Normally, red ink should inspire a cautious approach but under the specific context of stocks for young investors to buy, an exception can be made. Now, just because of this exception does not mean no market risks exist. Clearly, going contrarian presents significant dangers, in large part because you’re moving against the tape. Fundamentally, 2022
Retirement planning involves identifying expenses, sources of income, and saving enough money to cover a certain percentage of your living expenses. However, there are a few expenses that might not be on your radar. Living expenses might be lower in retirement versus working years, while other expenses may stay the same. However, some costs might
[Editor’s note: “Buy Growth Stocks Before the ‘Everything Bubble’ Bursts” was previously published in May 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] I’m not Chicken Little. Far from it. I like to think of myself as a pretty optimistic thinker. But even as a person with a positive disposition,
Current times are among the most challenging for creating a retirement portfolio or ensuring that retirees get positive returns (adjusted for inflation). Even with aggressive contractionary monetary policies, inflation has remained stubbornly high in the United States. In the current scenario, individuals will witness erosion of purchasing power by investing in risk-free assets. It’s essential
The United States Supreme Court has rejected a request from a Wisconsin taxpayers’ group to block President Joe Biden’s student debt relief program. Key Takeaways The Brown County Taxpayers Association asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to suspend President Biden’s relief program pending the appeal of its previously dismissed lawsuit. Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett,
Everything seems to be falling apart at social media firm Snap (SNAP) right now. The company reported dismal third-quarter numbers last night and guided for even worse numbers next quarter. It seems the widespread digital ad recession is hitting Snap particularly hard. Snap stock crashed more than 25% in response to the dismal report. It
Research shows that female fertility starts to decline around age 30, and that decline accelerates around age 35. Egg-freezing, also known as oocyte cryopreservation, is a fertility strategy that allows people to preserve high-quality and younger eggs to pursue childrearing later in life. Unfortunately, the entire process, which includes extracting, freezing, and storing the eggs,
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Nio (NYSE:NIO) looks like a sure winner over the coming years. That’s because Nio’s growth, in terms of EV deliveries as well as revenue generation, is indisputable. Additionally, Nio is mapping out a carefully planned venture into potentially lucrative European markets. For these reasons, NIO stock should prove to be a
The funding mechanism for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been ruled unconstitutional by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Rather than receiving funding directly from Congress via appropriations legislation, the consumer watchdog agency receives its funding from the Federal Reserve. The ruling is a victory for a payday lending group that brought
It’s essential to have a portfolio that’s diversified across asset classes. This includes risk-free investments like treasury bonds. Exposure to precious metals is also a good hedge against inflation to preserve purchasing power. However, exposure to stocks can help individuals retire a millionaire. Blue-chip names provide stability and regular cash inflow through dividends, even within
In February 2021, at the height of the meme stock phenomenon, Ideanomics (NASDAQ:IDEX) stock traded for as much as $5.53 per share. Today, you can buy IDEX stock for a little more than 25 cents a share, a 95% discount to its multi-year high-water mark. If you’re a risk-hungry investor, this may seem tempting. After
In this article CSX SNAP VZ AXP Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: American Express (AXP) – The financial services company reported a quarterly profit of $2.47 per share, 6 cents above estimates, with revenue also topping Wall Street forecasts. American Express also raised its full-year
In times like this, it’s best to mitigate your losses by identifying stocks to sell and get rid of the biggest losers in your portfolio. Fortunately, the stock market’s horrendous year is almost over. Unfortunately, that’s only because the calendar is nearing the end of 2022, and not because the market is turning around any
As Americans face an unprecedented array of challenges as investors, new parents, and health care consumers, it’s time for a more flexible playbook that encourages incremental improvement and resilience, said speakers at the second annual Your Money, Your Health conference. Key Takeaways Investors optimistic about cryptocurrencies and stocks in early 2022 have faced a rude
[Editor’s note: “Buy Smart to Win Big in ‘The Great EV Consolidation’” was previously published in August 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] A few months ago, electric truck maker Nikola (NKLA) acquired beaten-up electric battery maker Romeo Power (RMO) for $144 million. Ostensibly, that headline seems somewhat
Medicare provides healthcare coverage for many Americans age 65 or older. As of August 2022, an estimated 64.5 million people were enrolled in Medicare parts A or B, while another 29.1 million had a private Medicare Advantage plan. The annual Medicare open enrollment period gives beneficiaries an opportunity to make changes in their coverage. Knowing
Preston and Stig conduct their second part interview with New York Times Best Selling Author, James Rickards. Jim has a new book titled, The Road To Ruin, where he writes about the potential risks in the current financial markets. Tune in to hear about insider conversations with Ben Bernanke and William Dudley at the US
Investors should be looking for the top stocks to buy in the current bear market. The chances of finding a good deal increase during hard economic times when there’s blood on the streets. Moreover, the recently released inflation data was far from ideal, significantly increasing the likelihood of an oversized rate hike from the Federal
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It’s been the worst year for growth stocks since the great financial crisis of 2008. While 2021 saw big selloffs in weaker companies, 2022 has seen nearly universal selling across the growth stock sector. Many investors are understandably throwing in the towel on growth stocks. After such a bad run, people are rightly questioning many