It’s hard to argue with buy-and-hold investing. The low-stress investment strategy is a great way to watch your money grow, as long as you pick companies with promising futures ahead of them. While you should always monitor your holdings, approaching your investments with a long-term mindset can help you look […]
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Berkshire Hathaway’s 14-Year Winning Streak Is Coming to an End
A 14-year winning streak at Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) will likely come to an end this year, as its insurance companies are set to post their first full-year underwriting loss since 2002. It’s an unfortunate end to an incredible run, but insurance remains one of Berkshire’s best businesses, […]
Frustration sets in after coal mine health study suspended
GLEN DANIEL, W.Va. – Chuck Nelson spent his life in this corner of Appalachia, working for years in the coal mines — a good job in the economically depressed area. But he says the industry that helped him earn a living cost him his health, and his wife’s, too. Continue […]
6 Frequently Asked 401(k) Questions
The 401(k) is one of the best retirement savings tools available to workers today. And with 79% of U.S. employees having access to a 401(k), participating is a great way for most adults to grow their nest eggs. Here are a few basic things you should know. Continue Reading Below […]
It’s Not Too Late to Buy Dynavax Stock After Its Hepatitis B Vaccine Approval
Some thought this day would never arrive. After two prior failed attempts, Dynavax Technologies (NASDAQ: DVAX) finally won approval for hepatitis B vaccine Heplisav-B. Continue Reading Below The company announced the great news after the market closed on Thursday. Dynavax stock jumped on Friday, adding to year-to-date gains of close to […]
Putin vows to retaliate for US actions against Russian media
MOSCOW – President Vladimir Putin is promising that Russia will retaliate for what he calls attacks on Russian media in the United States. Continue Reading Below Putin’s comments at a news conference Saturday in Vietnam follow complaints by the Kremlin-funded RT satellite TV channel that the U.S. Justice Department has […]
How to Invest in Shipping
If you ask me how to invest in shipping stocks, I have to reply: Why? Continue Reading Below Seriously, folks. There’s a reason we call the shipping sector the place “where money goes to die,” and it’s not because shipping is a great place for investment. To cite one (extreme) […]
How a $381 Break Became the Most Heated Argument Against the Republican Tax Plan
The tax reform proposal from congressional Republicans released earlier this month has received plenty of scrutiny, and opinions are sharply divided on whether the tax plan is a good blueprint for making changes to the U.S. tax system. Plenty of policy issues contained within the proposal have started considerable debate, […]
Chinese spend billions online shopping on ‘Singles Day’
BEIJING – Chinese consumers are spending billions of dollars shopping online for anything from diapers to diamonds on “Singles Day,” a day of promotions that has grown into the world’s biggest e-commerce event. Continue Reading Below China’s biggest e-commerce giant, Alibaba Group, said sales by retailers on its platforms had […]
Major differences in House, Senate tax proposals
WASHINGTON – The House and Senate tax overhaul plans are broadly similar, but crucial differences are creating headaches for Republican leaders determined to keep myriad interest groups and factions of the GOP satisfied. And then there’s the ambitious timetable they’ve set of finishing in time to get legislation to President […]