Cheap Small-Cap Stocks are Everywhere. Should You Buy Them Yet?
"Cheap" isn't a word normally associated with small caps. But cheap small-cap stocks abound these days. Is it safe to buy them yet?
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Can You Still Own Bond ETFs When Interest Rates Are Rising?
What’s the safest way to own bonds when interest rates rise? That’s a question many investors, especially in bond ETFs, are asking today. Here's my answer.
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10 Highest Paying Dividend Stocks in the Dow
The 10 highest paying dividend stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial all yield more than 3%. But which of them would I buy today?
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The Best Conservative Dividend Stocks for 2022
While a surprisingly good year for the market, 2020 has not been kind to dividend payers. Here are 4 conservative dividend stocks for 2021.
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3 Types of REITs for Rising Interest Rates
The promise of rising interest rates spooks markets and investors, but it's good for certain stocks - REITs in particular.
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The 3 Best Income Stocks to Buy Now
Growth is difficult to come by in this market. Growth and income are even harder. The three best income stocks combine both elements.
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Five Income Investing Tips for Retirees
In a low interest rate environment, these five investing tips can help fortify the portfolio of any income investor or retiree.
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Why Value Investing Should Beat Growth Investing in the Next Decade
Growth stocks have easily outpaced value stocks over the last decade. But these things are cyclical - and the value investing approach should soon win out.
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How Will the Yield Curve Inversion Affect Small-Cap Stocks?
The much-feared yield curve inversion has arrived. But it doesn't mean immediate doom and gloom for stocks - especially small-cap stocks.
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Using Options to Increase Your Portfolio Yield
There are two options strategies any investor can use to create yield that far exceeds traditional avenues: Covered Calls and Writing Puts.
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Rising Interest Rates Won’t Hurt Stocks Until They Hit This Level
High inflation is hurting stocks right now. But some fear rising interest rates more. But interest rates only hurt when they hit this level.
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3 Oil Company Stocks to Buy as Hyper-Growth Stocks Continue to Plummet
Growth stocks are getting pummeled, and that means it's time to buy value stocks. Oil company stocks are a good place to start.
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Buy this Emerging Markets ETF for Value and Income in 2022
With growth stocks suffering, value and income are at a premium as we head into 2022. This emerging markets ETF provides both.
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How to Prosper in the Time of Inflation
Inflation, Inflation, Inflation! You can’t turn on the TV without hearing someone talk about inflation and rising prices. And, once in a while, you hear a quote that actually makes sense, like these:
“Inflation is taxation without legislation.” Milton Friedman
“Inflation is as violent as mugger,...
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2 Bargain Stocks to Thrive in 2022
Inflation and Omicron are just short-term noise ahead of a strong recovery; that noise means these bargain stocks are selling at a discount.
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2 Dividend Stocks for High Inflation
With inflation hitting a 30-year high, your portfolio needs protection. These two dividend stocks for high inflation should do the trick.
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How Do Interest Rates Impact Investments?
With interest rates starting to tick higher, now's a good time to think about how they'll impact your various investments.
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Stagflation vs. Transitory Inflation vs. Hyperinflation: Which is It, and Does it Matter?
Stagflation and hyperinflation fears have been making headlines; the Fed has been steadfast in calling it transitory. What's the difference?
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The Best Fixed-Rate Bonds to Buy Now
Term preferred stocks and baby bonds offer some of the best fixed-rate bonds to buy on today's market. And right now, four of them stand out.
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Retire When You’re Rich—and Stay that Way!
Sometimes, the best way to plan anything is to start with the end in mind. So, imagine a retirement that you look forward to—and that involves choosing the best place for you to retire.
For many people, retirement means moving to some place that’s on...
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