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To put it mildly, cryptocurrencies are redefining “investment gains” for folks in 2017. Whereas the stock market has traditionally returned 7% a year, inclusive of dividend reinvestment, the aggregate value of more than 1,100 digital currencies has increased from $17.65 billion to begin the year to $167 billion as of […]

Can you work and collect Social Security at the same time? The short answer is “yes, it’s possible,” but it depends on your age and how much you earn. Continue Reading Below The Social Security earnings test sets annual earnings thresholds, above which certain workers’ retirement benefits can be reduced […]

When deciding on a new credit card, most Americans focus on perks such as reward programs, free FICO credit scores, and generous introductory offers. These are certainly important, but they represent just a small portion of the benefits that many credit cards offer. With that in mind, here are nine […]

Though debatable, Social Security can be called the most important social program in the United States. As of August, 61.5 million people were receiving benefits and more than 42 million of those folks were retired workers. Many of these retired workers — 62% to be exact — count on their […]

Many retirees are putting their money to work in the stock market in order to generate income. We Fools think that’s a fine decision, so long as they’re picky with their stock selections. Continue Reading Below Which income stocks do we think are a good choice for conservative investors to […]

When the wildfires ignited, vineyard workers stopped picking grapes and fled for their lives. Some vineyard owners decided to stay and fight back, spending days digging firebreaks and sleeping among their vines for safety. Continue Reading Below As the danger drew closer, grape pickers spread word of the threat and […]

The U.S. stock market feels as though it is made out of Teflon, with virtually nothing able to disrupt its climb to record levels.  Continue Reading Below The broad S&P 500 index , which on Friday closed at a record for the 49th time this year at 2,575.21, has sailed […]

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If you have just $3,000 to invest, that’s a good foundation upon which to start building your portfolio. But resist the urge to bet it all on just one stock. Diversifying your holdings, even when you don’t have a lot to invest yet, is a good strategy for a number […]

Voice-activated smart speakers are all the rage. Though the category only debuted with the 2014 release of the Echo by Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), growth in the segment has been staggering. Futuresource Consulting reports that smart speakers make up one of every three shipments of home audio equipment, with growth […]