A Health Savings Account (HSA) is like a personal savings account, but the money can only be used for qualified healthcare expenses.

Today's Stocks & Topics: AMAT - Applied Materials Inc., 401k, Household Debt, Interest Rates, 3 out of 10 Families Are Financially Healthy, Rate Hikes, SNH - Senior Housing Properties Trust, AMAT - Applied Materials Inc., EIX - Edison International, KEY – KeyCorp., NTR - Nutrien Ltd.

Financial market volatility spiked in October as global equity markets experienced a violent reversal.

Today's Stocks & Topics: BBL - BHP Billiton PLC ADR, RIBT - RiceBran Technologies, Death Cross, Warren Buffet, Learning New Skills, Earnings Predictions, EYLD - Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF, After Hours Trading, SUP - Superior Industries International Inc., Interest rates & Utilities, Running Yield, F - Ford Motor Co.

Both Republicans and Democrats are believed to support a tougher stance on Chinese trade and intellectual property practices.

Today's Stocks & Topics: CTSH - Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Inflation, China & the Recession, DWDP - DowDuPont Inc., PCG - PG&E Corp., GE - General Electric Co., FB - Facebook Inc. Cl A, BAC - Bank of America Corp., Asian Stock Market, PCG & Pensions, CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc.

Oil prices are in a bear market, so should investors be worried?

Today's Stocks & Topics: SO - Southern Co., S&P 500, 401k, BTI - British American Tobacco PLC ADR, AAPL - Apple Inc., T - AT&T Inc.

However, other inflation measures have leveled off to around 2% and The Fed is watching.

Today's Stocks & Topics: PACW - PacWest Bancorp, Free College Education, FNSR - Finisar Corp., LB - L Brands Inc., SQ - Square Inc. Cl A, Sports Betting, TBT - ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury, Mutual Funds, Mortgage & Retirement.

For some skill sets, remote workers can earn a greater salary than in-office employees.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Voting Rights, GFF - Griffon Corp., Oil, Emails Scams, Potential Government Shutdown, GRPN - Groupon Inc., PCG - PG&E Corp., ALGN - Align Technology Inc., Best Sectors to Invest, AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

The phenomenon of spending more money, once you begin to make more money, can have short or long-term financial consequences.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Volatility Index, YELP - Yelp Inc., SBH - Sally Beauty Holdings Inc., The Federal Reserve, TTD - Trade Desk Inc. Cl A, FUND - Sprott Focus Trust Inc., NFLX - Netflix Inc., Mortgage Rates.

A constrained housing supply has fueled the sharp increase of home prices and weakened affordability.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Exchange Traded Funds, CWH - Camping World Holdings Inc. Cl A, T - AT&T Inc., GDP Growth, Financial Education, STZ - Constellation Brands Inc. Cl A, Trustees, ALGN - Align Technology Inc., GE - General Electric Co., V - VISA Inc. Cl A.

More than 9 out of 10 workers choose to roll over their plan selections, which may not be not be the best choice.

Today's Stocks & Topics: S&P Index Fund, The Stock Market & Today's Elections, WTW - Weight Watchers International Inc., AAPL - Apple Inc., Things That Are More Important Than Elections, Mark Mobius on USA-China Trade, Bond Returns & Elections, PKG - Packaging Corp. of America, REITs, CGC - Canopy Growth Corp.

What does this mean for the market and investors that follow Buffett's Moves?

Today's Stocks & Topics: 50 Day Moving Average, Mortgage vs. Retirement, The 60/40 Portfolio Allocation, Buy or Lease a Car, PPC - Pilgrim's Pride Corp., GWW - W.W. Grainger Inc., Dividends, NEM - Newmont Mining Corp., SO - Southern Co.

The recent pullback--while scary--has put some opportunity out front again.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Index Funds, Bank Stocks, KHC - Kraft Heinz Co., Jobs Report, Baby Bonds, CLM - Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund Inc., IBM - International Business Machines Corp., Strong Labor Market & Older Workers, T - AT&T Inc., VZ - Verizon Communications Inc.

Employment costs rose more than expected in the third quarter in a sign that more inflation could be brewing in the U.S. economy.

Today's Stocks & Topics: When's the Right Time to Invest?, Construction Productivity, Bargain Stocks, Families Financial Health, China & Other Countries Debts, PACB - Pacific Biosciences of California Inc., NSP - Insperity Inc., Earnings Per Share, TJX - TJX Cos.

In a speech, Yellen labeled Bitcoin a “highly speculative asset” and “not a stable source of value".

Today's Stocks & Topics: AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., APU - AmeriGas Partners L.P., CBLK - Carbon Black Inc., Buying a Car, WRK - WestRock Co., IP - International Paper Co., Volatility Index, GCINX - Green Century MSCI International Index Fund Investor, Emergency Funds.

Concerns include the sliding housing market, a ballooning trade deficit, and headwinds from Fed policies.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Utilities & REITs, Volatility, AFL - AFLAC Inc., Mortgages, IFN - India Fund Inc., The Stock Market, GCINX - Green Century MSCI International Index Fund Investor, Maximum Pessimism, Economy Roll-over.

Lagging the market has always been an inherent part of their strategies and it’s important to develop realistic expectations.

Today's Stocks & Topics: October & The Stock Market, POL - PolyOne Corp., Cannabis Stocks, Having Trouble Saving?, How to Reduce Risk, IRM - Iron Mountain Inc., AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., WHR - Whirlpool Corp.

The first U.S. corporation to reach a market value of $1 trillion may have to place greater reliance on its software and services businesses.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Retirement Suggestions, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), POR - Portland General Electric Co., No-Load Funds, ERX - Direxion Daily Energy Bull 3x Shares, VPU - Vanguard Utilities ETF, Buying Bonds, SPXL - Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares.

The world's biggest equipment maker may be a victim of deepening U.S.-China trade tensions.

Today's Stocks & Topics: T - AT&T Inc., ACB - Aurora Cannabis Inc., YY - YY Inc. ADR, SEE - Sealed Air Corp., BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, Home Sales, MPC - Marathon Petroleum Corp., Swing Trading, Volatility, Treasury Bonds.

Responding to market volatility by selling stocks is hardly ever a good idea.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Stock Shorting Interests, New Home Sales Plunge, Best and Worst Sectors, Gold, VCSH - Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF, OLN - Olin Corp., Getting Into the Market, PBCT - People's United Financial Inc., FB - Facebook Inc. Cl A, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, AAPL - Apple Inc.

Before you spend what will be as much as a third of your income on a house, make sure you are spending dollars wisely.

Today's Stocks & Topics: MU - Micron Technology Inc., China Stock Market, Trump's Trade War, ABBV - AbbVie Inc., AMAT - Applied Materials Inc., I-R-As and Dividends, CAT - Caterpillar Inc., Short Selling.

Navigating the world of Medicare can be confusing, but making the right choices can save money.

Today's Stocks & Topics: OLN - Olin Corp., DLTR - Dollar Tree Inc., Home Sales, Trump's Tariffs and Ford, Small Caps and Value Stocks, PFE - Pfizer Inc., TRXC - TransEnterix Inc., SPOT - Spotify Technology S.A., CAT - Caterpillar Inc., GOOG - Alphabet Inc.

Depending on your financial situation, you could benefit from the protection offered by annuities.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Investing Books for Beginners, CVS - CVS Health Corp., China, WHR - Whirlpool Corp., One Day Market Plunges, LYG - Lloyds Banking Group PLC ADR, Market Volatility, DAN - Dana Inc., Cash, Suze Orman: You Need $5 Million Or More To Retire Early.

Banks have advanced proposals for an initial public offering to value the ride-hailing company at almost double its recent valuation.

Today's Stocks & Topics: SH - ProShares Short S&P 50, Mortgage Rates, Analyst Who Predicted The 2008 Crash Warns Of Bubble Brewing In U.S. Household Wealth, Suze Orman, Financial Planner Fees, BGS - B&G Foods Inc., Best Industries to Investment Right Now, Interest Rates, LUV - Southwest Airlines Co.

Unexpected expenses can derail your savings-- or put you in debt.

Today's Stocks & Topics: How to Get Into the Market, Jobs That Won't Exist in Ten Years, Social Security Benefits, Hard To Sell Assets, NWL - Newell Brands Inc., Withdrawals and Taxes, HBI - Hanesbrands Inc., Return of Equity.

Modern portfolio theory teaches the art of counterbalancing gains with losses, but this policy can be complicated.

Today's Stocks & Topics: SQ - Square Inc. Cl A, Falling S&P 500 Stocks, FB - Facebook Inc. Cl A, DIS - Walt Disney Co., Home Builders Sentiment, 401k Rebalancing, NUGT - Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 3x Shares, TLT - iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF, Global Economy.

But now, 'on-demand payment' companies let workers decide when they’re paid-- without the outrageous interest charges.

Today's Stocks & Topics: PEY - Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF, APPL – Apple Inc., AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., JPM - JPMorgan Chase & Co., Pension Plans, Research on an investment idea, Elon Musk says 'short-sellers' should be illegal.  What is the software that Steve and Justin use for research, filtering, and charting?  Answer: YCharts.

A patent portfolio, offices in Europe, and the services of 300 engineers are being acquired by Apple.

Today's Stocks & Topics: ELF - e.l.f. Beauty Inc., IP - International Paper Co., TECD - Tech Data Corp., SPY - SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust; Life Insurance – which kind to purchase?, ETF strategies, Why are baseball teams not on the stock market?, YCharts research and data tools, Stop Limit Orders, Preferred Bonds, Market Correction Analysis: Steve-- “We may not be through.”, Wells Fargo to offer CMOs (Collateral Mortgage Obligations) Steve-- Could be problematic.

Startups have emerged to enable consumers to reclaim information about themselves.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Earnings Momentum term review, Business Credit Scores, Buy Stocks Now—during the pullback, Stock Market Correction, Bond Market and Stock Market compete for dollars, Gold ETFs, Buy CD or Treasury for interest returns, XLF - Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF, DKS - Dick's Sporting Goods Inc., BIP - Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P., PRU - Prudential Financial Inc.

The S&P has suffered a repetitive decline following three rate-setting news conferences by the Fed leader.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Global Economy, Market Sell-Off, Social Security Benefits Increase Coming, General Market Volatility, Crude Oil Prices, LRCX – Lam Research Corp., Ycharts, AAL – American Airlines, BOX – Box Inc. CIA, TPH – Tri Pointe Group inc.

Traditional retirement accounts are problematic, but you can plan for distributions that don't have a negative impact on taxation.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Bankruptcy, Small Business Sentiment, Mutual Funds, BBBY – Bed Bath and Beyond, KHC – Kraft-Heinz Corporation, VBTLX - Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund, WRK – WestRock Co., PFE – Pfizer Inc., LVS – Las Vegas Sands vs. WYNN – Wynn Resorts Ltd.

GE's stock collapse represents an 81 percent drop from its peak in 2000-- and comes amid record-setting market gains.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Lease or buy a car?; Term Review-Rainbow Option; Investment grade treasuries index; Goldman-Sachs 'Marcus' division lending activity; Chinese peer-to-peer lending; 20-year treasuries; AMAT - Applied Materials, WMT – Walmart, GM- General Motors, Portfolio Review minimum investment?

In order to create a new generation of fully autonomous vehicles, Honda will invest $2 billion into GM's 'Cruise' subsidiary.

Today's Stocks & Topics: JCP - J.C. Penney Co. Inc., TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR, TWTR - Twitter Inc., LCI - Lannett Co. Inc., SNAP - Snap Inc., Buying Stocks, CELG - Celgene Corp., New Investor, COHR - Coherent Inc.

At least one equity strategist argues for a bearish outlook in the technology and consumer discretionary sectors.

Today's Stocks & Topics: DOC - Physicians Realty Trust, Health Insurance, Tesla, Most Sensitive Stocks and Bonds, JCP - J.C. Penney Co. Inc., YCharts, THO - Thor Industries Inc., Oil Prices, PVTL - Pivotal Software Inc., DIS - Walt Disney Co., Gold, RAD - Rite Aid Corp.

August is generally a slow month for home shopping, but in nearly every metro area surveyed-- the slowdown was more profound than normal.

Today's Stocks & Topics: MJ - ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF, The Dollar, China, Credit Freezing, EXPI - eXp World Holdings Inc., MAIN - Main Street Capital Corp., BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B, TSLA - Tesla Inc., AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Credit freezes, which block lenders from checking your report, are considered an effective way to prevent scammers from opening an account in your name.

Today's Stocks & Topics: AGX - Argan Inc., FB - Facebook Inc. Cl A, U.S. Trade with Mexico and Canada, PCI - PIMCO Dynamic Credit & Mortgage Income Fund, PTY - PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund, Amazon vs. Apple, Bonds, SPDAUDT - S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Total Return Index, Stock Evaluation, The Stock Market & Midterm Elections.

One Expert: The fact that the price of oil is far outperforming that of gold argues for continuation of a bull market.

Today's Stocks & Topics: TSLA - Tesla Inc., Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), Military Retirement, 401k Plan, Junk Bonds and Leveraged Loans, Health Care, Roth I-R-A, Yield, BSJK - Invesco BulletShares 2020 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF, NWL - Newell Brands Inc., Investing in Brazil and USA.

These seemingly harmless behaviors can have big consequences.

Today's Stocks & Topics: NLY - Annaly Capital Management Inc., Palladium Prices, VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., CTL - CenturyLink Inc., Roth I-R-A, FHLC - Fidelity MSCI Health Care Index ETF, Bonds or CDs, Medical Costs, Market Accounts, Margins.

Shares of defense contractors have registered strong gains over the past decade, but may now be speeding towards a hard landing.

Today's Stocks & Topics: MORL - ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged Mortgage REIT ETN, GIS - General Mills Inc., PSTG - Pure Storage Inc. Cl A, IP - International Paper Co., ROKU - Roku Inc. Cl A, MERC - Mercer International Inc., Federal Chairman Jerome Powell, Fundamentals, GDX - VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF, Durable Goods Report.

Recession fears are a small dark cloud on the horizon-- and The Fed will likely try to engineer a soft landing.

Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k Contributions, AMAT - Applied Materials Inc., Disability Insurance, The Downside of Early Retirement, AKAO - Achaogen Inc., ETFs, Financial Habits You Need To Cultivate, CRTO - Criteo S.A. ADR.

One expert says that the monetary impact of tariffs tips the trade dispute in favor of the United States.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Commodities vs. Commodities Stocks, Signs Of A Top-Heavy Stock Market, Fasten Your Seat Belt: October Is Almost Here, Long-Term Care, MDT - Medtronic PLC, Three-Day Rule, TWTR - Twitter Inc., TDF - Templeton Dragon Fund Inc., GE - General Electric Co., CTL - CenturyLink Inc.

A Fund Manager survey reveals increasing optimism about U.S. stocks-- related to the outlook for corporate profits.

Today's Stocks & Topics: XLC - Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund, Federal Reserve Meeting, The 4% Rule, Call Warrant, Chinese Economy, RIO - Rio Tinto PLC ADR, Leading Economic Indicators, BOTZ - Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF, SFIX - Stitch Fix Inc. Cl A, Tariff War.

Costco Wholesale Corporation has been a steady climber for years, but there could now be a warning flag.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Beginning Investor, IGC - India Globalization Capital Inc., ACN - Accenture PLC Cl A, CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc., NTAP - NetApp Inc., KL - Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd., High Dividend Stocks, 401k, Roth I-R-A, Ponzi Schemes, Foreign Exchange Markets, Micro-Investing.

One strategist warns China might restrict sales of materials, equipment, and key parts of the U.S. manufacturing supply chain.

Today's Stocks & Topics: SBH - Sally Beauty Holdings Inc., AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., 401k, VKTX - Viking Therapeutics Inc., MU - Micron Technology Inc., Yield Curve, Day Trading vs. Swing Trading, Shiller PE Ratio, TECD - Tech Data Corp., Leading Economic Indicators.

With the right strategy, the stress of funding retiree medical costs won't send you to the doctor.

Today's Stocks & Topics: BGS - B&G Foods Inc., Social Security, Retirement Plan, Leading Economic Indicators, STX - Seagate Technology PLC, Housing Market, Capital Gains, T - AT&T Inc., VOD - Vodafone Group PLC ADR, Shorting, Required Minimum Distribution.

Many investors focused on compound growth don't realize how much they're paying in fund fees.

Today's Stocks & Topics: FZROX - Fidelity ZERO Total Market Index Fund, Cash, LYB - LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Cl A, The Federal Reserve & Tariffs, Housing, F - Ford Motor Co., Politics & The Stock Market.

At least one analyst is predicting more trouble ahead for Facebook.

Today's Stocks & Topics: PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., Income Producing Assets, Blackout Periods, CHK - Chesapeake Energy Corp., Best Sectors During the Recession, The Next Bear Market.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has warned cannabis investors to be cautious.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Dividends, Next Recession & Housing Debt, Cannabis Industry Scams, Economic Statistics, Social Media Platforms, P.E. Ratio, IBM - International Business Machines Corp., CHK - Chesapeake Energy Corp., TOL - Toll Brothers Inc., PDS - Precision Drilling Corp., T - AT&T Inc., Closed-End Funds.

At some point, the bull market will turn south--but history teaches that it will recover.

Today's Stocks & Topics: STX - Seagate Technology PLC, Mortgage Rates, The Stock Market & Hurricanes, What is 5G?, Young Investor, LB - L Brands Inc., XPO - XPO Logistics Inc., SWKS - Skyworks Solutions Inc.

It's never too soon to start profiting from the tax statutes.

Today's Stocks & Topics: F - Ford Motor Co., Beige Book, Yale/Harvard Investment Model, BT - BT Group PLC ADR, Bond Funds, iPhone Sales, IBM - International Business Machines Corp., PFF - iShares U.S. Preferred Stock ETF.

Here are some strategies to minimize the impact of taxes on high-earning individuals.

Today's Stocks & Topics: MIK - Michaels Cos. Inc., Trading Sideways, House Sales, 10 Commandments of Retirement, VOD - Vodafone Group PLC ADR, LITE - Lumentum Holdings Inc., FB - Facebook Inc. Cl A, ETFs vs. Mutual Funds, UNH - UnitedHealth Group Inc., TSN - Tyson Foods Inc. Cl A, Money Management Both Ways.

It can't get much better and, according to one strategist, this could be a problem.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Stock Market Battle Royal , Bonds vs. Mutual Funds, Pros and Cons of ETFs, FSB - Franklin Financial Network Inc., Municipal Bonds Funds, TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR, MYL - Mylan N.V., Retirement, New iPhones.

What is master investor Buffett's formula, and how reliable is it?

Today's Stocks & Topics: Where to Invest?, Three Tax Mistakes, SNR - New Senior Investment Group Inc., PM - Philip Morris International Inc., Price Charts and Indicators of Goldman Sachs, TRTN - Triton International Ltd., Options, AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., Bull Market Continues, Technical Trends, First Time Buying Stocks, Social Security.

At least one expert believes history may not follow that assumption.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Emerging Markets, TWTR - Twitter Inc., Tech, You Going to Need More Money to Retire, Dividends & REITs, UNH - UnitedHealth Group Inc., Tech Retracement, BLK - BlackRock Inc., ABBV - AbbVie Inc., The Middle Class.

Minimize the effects of inflation by having your money work harder for you.

Today's Stocks & Topics: REITs, Knock-Out Option, BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, Social Security, Gold, VWNFX - Vanguard Windsor II Fund Investor, Social Media Companies, Robin Hood App, Understanding Economic Fundamentals, VHC - VirnetX Holding Corp., Highest Rents.

When a reverse mortgage isn't the best fit, you may be able to tap into quality alternatives.

Today's Stocks & Topics: AAPL - Apple Inc., The Stock Market & Midterm Elections, Financial “Experts”, Highest Rents, Where to Invest, APRN - Blue Apron Holdings Inc. Cl A, Bonds, VWOB - Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF, Daily Trading Volume, Platinum.

Some sectors benefit from interest hikes, but rate ripples can rock the market.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Overweight and Underweight Sectors, The Price of Real Estate in California, New Investor, Trading, Roth I-R-A, Private Equity, International Markets, Put Options.

With a newly signed Mexico trade agreement, Trump is pushing Canada to reduce its tariffs on dairy products.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Mid Cap Mutual Funds, Economic Calendar, WDC - Western Digital Corp., Inherited 401k, CELG - Celgene Corp., GGN - GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources & Income Trust, GGN - GAMCO Global Gold Natural Resources & Income Trust, SHOP - Shopify Inc. Cl A, AWX - Avalon Holdings Corp., Day Trading, The Vix & The Stock Market Index.

Buyers can score massive discounts on vehicles that are being replaced by new models.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Earnings, Slow Housing Market, Possible Recession, TREX - Trex Co. Inc., MIK - Michaels Cos. Inc., AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., Dollar Cost Averaging, BKAS - The Bank of New York Mellon Asia ADR Index, NWL - Newell Brands Inc., Hard Stop, CVX - Chevron Corp., Optimism About The Economy Is So High It Suggests A Recession Is ‘Imminent,’ Analyst Warns.

Report says Smirnoff maker is looking for pot partner--after $4 billion investment in Canopy by booze giant Constellation.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Financial Advisers, XLF - Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF, JD - JD.com Inc. ADR, PIMIX - PIMCO Income Fund Institutional, Capital Gains Taxes, TCEHY - Tencent Holdings Ltd. ADR, Yields.

With over 100 million subscribers, Netflix has the lead share of the $20 billion streaming sector.

Today's Stocks & Topics: TGT - Target Corp., Two Lessons from Lehman Brothers’ 2008 Collapse, Should You Buy a House Now, Stock Split, Small Cap Index, WRK – West Rock Co., AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Where to Look for Information, Reasons People Don’t Pay Off Their Credit Cards Every Month, GNC - GNC Holdings Inc. Cl A, Commodities or REITs.

In spite of the political landmines, analysts expect the Fed to continue its gradual tightening of interest rates.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Index Funds, VLU - SPDR S&P 1500 Value Tilt ETF, Tesla, Home Values, Financial Wellness, BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, SBNY - Signature Bank, VLO - Valero Energy Corp., IVZI - NVESCO Ltd., The Fed, AWK - American Water Works Co., Insurance.

Strong second-quarter earnings sparked a Walmart rally--while also lifting the shares of retailing peers.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Banks, Interest Rates, September the Worst Month of the Year in Stocks, How the 401k Works, KHC - Kraft Heinz Co., AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., CAT - Caterpillar Inc., TDF - Templeton Dragon Fund Inc., Gold, DXCM - DexCom Inc., TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR, Bitcoin.

In a crowded $50 billion file-sharing market, Dropbox is facing off against Microsoft, Apple, and Google.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Low Volatility ETFs, USMV - iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol USA ETF, LB - L Brands Inc., High Dividends, GSK – Glaxo Smith Kline PLC ADR, CGC - Canopy Growth Corp., Capital Gains, Indexing, Research & Development, EXC - Exelon Corp., Emerging Markets, WH - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc.

Overcoming all kinds of shocks, the S&P 500 has posted a gain of nearly 325 percent since March 2009.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Buying IPOs, Beware of Conventional Wisdom, Retailers, Retirement Issues, LAND - Gladstone Land Corp., Internal Rate of Return – IRR, CLF - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., Banks Performance, XLF - Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF, FB - Facebook Inc. Cl A, NDVAX - MFS New Discovery Value Fund A.

Congress has allowed people with high incomes a way to fund a Roth IRA.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Investing for Kids, Hidden Costs On Home Ownership, SNP 500, the U.S. Debt, YY - YY Inc. ADR, MU - Micron Technology Inc., Returns, AWX - Avalon Holdings Corp., SYK - Stryker Corp., ADNT - Adient PLC.

Is there still plenty of reason to expect more strong growth from Amazon?

Today's Stocks & Topics: Information Apps, Dividends, Interest Rates, Semiannual Report, Students Loans, IDXX - IDEXX Laboratories Inc., Dividends Payouts, ALGN - Align Technology Inc., EXEL - Exelixis Inc., NE - Noble Corp. PLC.

The best way to control what happens to your business is to take the proper steps now.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Where to Invest, Biggest Risk to the Stock Market, Leading Economic Indicators, Beware Conventional Wisdom When Planning For Retirement, PZZA - Papa John's International Inc., CQQQ - Invesco China Technology ETF, Insider Trading, Dividends, IHRTQ - iHeartMedia Inc. Cl A, Qualification Ratio, VIGAX - Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral.

With a tax-deferred retirement account, withdraw the money and it will be considered ordinary taxable income.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Real Estate, There Is No Bubble in Stocks, Is the Market Tracking the Late 1930's, Durable Goods Report, Earnings Report, Security, Stock Evaluation, Closed End Funds, New Investor, How to Get Into the Stock Market, On Balance Volume.

Some sectors benefit from interest hikes, but rate ripples can rock the market.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Overweight and Underweight Sectors, The Price of Real Estate in California, HCLP - Hi-Crush Partners LP, GOLD - Randgold Resources Ltd. ADR, New Investor, Trading.

Sooner or later, every serious investor has to come to terms with this question.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Cash Flow vs. Free Cash Flow, Tesla, Buyout, Annuities, Earnings vs. Income, TDOC - Teladoc Health Inc., YUMC - Yum China Holdings Inc., Hedging, YY - YY Inc. ADR, Mutual Funds, HD - Home Depot Inc.

Allowing professional designers to dress-up your sale home could net a higher price.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Rental Property Evaluation, AMG - Affiliated Managers Group Inc., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., XLE - Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF, Annuities, Earnings, Income and Net Income, NKE - Nike Inc. Cl B, 529 Plan, Retirement, The Wash Rule, CWB - SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Convertible Securities ETF.

With new cars getting more expensive, should you buy now?

Today's Stocks & Topics: Extra Money to Invest, Don't Overpay for Simpler Car Repairs, GDP Growth, Worry About Turkey, AMAT - Applied Materials Inc., Retirement Plan Software, TWLO - Twilio Inc. Cl A, PRU - Prudential Financial Inc., LKQ - LKQ Corp., Hard Stop, SPOT - Spotify Technology S.A.

Competitors are rising and this could benefit the movie industry and its patrons.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Retirement Plan, Inflation, Home Prices, Why Wage Growth Is Too Slow, Investing Apps, Companies Making Money, JNJ - Johnson & Johnson, Realignment Sector, PPI: Producer Price Index, Roth IRA, GPRO - GoPro Inc., Oil Prices.

This breed of stocks has names we all know--but should we think about trading them?

Today's Stocks & Topics: Fundamental Analysis, Stocks Sectors & Earnings Statements, MDT - Medtronic PLC, VEDL - Vedanta Ltd. ADR, TQQQ - ProShares UltraPro QQQ, Consumer Sentiment, 529 Plan, Seven Reasons Why You Need To Lighten Up On Stocks Today, U.S. Debt.

We're in the second longest economic expansion in U.S. history and a recession will follow--but when?

Today's Stocks & Topics: Japanese Candlestick Charting, Earnings Season, Warren Buffet, TSN - Tyson Foods Inc. Cl A, XRAY - Dentsply Sirona Inc., SAMBX - RidgeWorth Seix Floating Rate High Income Fund, AAPL - Apple Inc., RIG - Transocean Ltd., MCK - McKesson Corp., KO - Coca-Cola Co., Payout Ratio, Malfeasance, CTL - CenturyLink Inc.

The housing market is hot, prices are up, inventory is down, and the market is active--for now.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Company Growth Size, Sectors & Earnings Season, China, AVGO - Broadcom Inc., Equity, Meal Kit Delivery Industry, KWEB - KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF, PFE - Pfizer Inc., New Investor, Risk Management, Term Life Insurance.

Financial planning can be very complicated because you have to balance all the information and changes in your life.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Book Value, Jobs Report, Rolling Bear Market, VRP - Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF, MIK - Michaels Cos. Inc., FAAMG Stocks, Moving Average, FDC - First Data Corp. Cl A, Market Cap Size, DQ - Daqo New Energy Corp. ADR., Manufacturing Jobs.

In certain circumstances, achieving your financial goals might be possible without maximum 401(k) contributions--but is it a smart idea?

Today's Stocks & Topics: FB - Facebook Inc. Cl A, AAPL - Apple Inc., TSLA - Tesla Inc., AAPL - Apple Inc., Financial Forecast, US-China Trade Deficit, MCHFX - Matthews China Fund Investor, MINDX - Matthews India Fund Investor, Advance-Decline Line for NYSE, 401k, AWCMY - Alumina Ltd. ADR, NFLX - Netflix Inc.

Snapshot headlines generally focus on two metrics, but miss an important third calculation.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Housing, TSN - Tyson Foods Inc. Cl A, Japanese Yen & The British Pound, Financial Forecast, Economic Statistics, BHF - Brighthouse Financial Inc., GLRE - Greenlight Capital Re Ltd. Cl A, CY - Cypress Semiconductor Corp., MDT - Medtronic PLC, USFD - US Foods Holding Corp., Short Ratio.

The rush to get out of U.S. tech stocks is accelerating.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Beating the Market, WDC - Western Digital Corp., Inflation Levels, Stocks Buybacks, LMT - Lockheed Martin Corp., Early Retirement, Risk, ADP - Automatic Data Processing Inc., Gold & Dollar, Asian vs. European Market, Security, Retirement.

Here are the "dos and don'ts" sellers need to keep in mind when placing their home on the market.

Today's Stocks & Topics: What is an ETF, Facebook's Plans, Drug Prices, FDX - FedEx Corp., AAXN - Axon Enterprise Inc., TTM - Tata Motors Ltd. ADR, RCII - Rent-A-Center Inc., UNFI - United Natural Foods Inc., AIEQ - AI Powered Equity ETF.

When only one spouse retires, you need a plan to live on a single paycheck.

Today's Stocks & Topics: FB - Facebook Inc. Cl A, F - Ford Motor Co., Warning Signs About Our Economy, Value vs. Growth Stocks, SODA - SodaStream International Ltd., COST - Costco Wholesale Corp., SHLD - Sears Holdings Corp., Understanding The Economic Fundamentals, BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, Market Indicators.

With a tax-deferred retirement account, withdraw the money and it will be considered ordinary taxable income.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Real Estate, There Is No Bubble in Stocks, Is the Market Tracking the Late 1930's, Durable Goods Report, AAPL - Apple Inc., BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B, MET - MetLife Inc., Earnings Report, Security, FB - Facebook Inc. Cl A.

Sort through the misconceptions of estate planning to create a prosperous future for your family.

Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k Contributions, Trade Wars, Home Sales Report, Inflation, CC - Chemours Co., ACBFF - Aurora Cannabis Inc., REITs, HEAR - Turtle Beach Corp.

Experts blame supply shortages for higher costs and buyer reluctance.

Today's Stocks & Topics: TU - TELUS Corp., Stocks in Canada, What is a Reversal Day, Venezuela Inflation, SNP Companies Earnings Report, Mutual Funds, MIK - Michaels Cos. Inc., Moving Averages, GE - General Electric Co., Stock Allocation.

Students are no longer the only ones saddled with the weight of education loans, parents are hooked too.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Technical Analysis, MELI - MercadoLibre Inc., TCEHY - Tencent Holdings Ltd. ADR, 401k Millionaires, Tesla, Scams, INTC - Intel Corp., T - AT&T Inc., Gold, BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR.

With the right planning, it may be possible to travel the world mid-career without sacrificing your long term financial goals.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Bad and Good News for the Economy, Stock Market Prognostication, Trade Wars, Retirement, Treasury Notes, Cash Flow, Income Strategy Fund, Crude Oil Prices, Dollar Index, Car Tariffs, Mutual Funds, Stock Evaluation, Uniform Gifts for Minors Act, Dividends, Stock Split, Companies Buying Back Stocks.

Real life investing is tough for human beings with common fears, desires, and emotions.

Today's Stocks & Topics: New Investor, Options, Strong Dollar, JNJ - Johnson & Johnson, ABBV - AbbVie Inc., JPM – JP Morgan Chase & Co., CGC - Canopy Growth Corp., Where to Invest, KKR - KKR & Co. Inc. Cl A, What is an ETF, Jobs Report, LAMR - Lamar Advertising Co. Cl A., Leading Economic Indicator Report.

Why early retirement may be the ideal situation we tend to picture.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Stagnant Wages, PEI - Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust, New Investor, Value vs. Growth Investment, VTRIX - Vanguard International Value Fund, CPE - Callon Petroleum Co., EQNR - Equinor ASA ADR, CVX - Chevron Corp., Mortgage Rates.

With An Online Monster Eating the Retail World Alive, FedEx Says It's Not Worried About Amazon Competition.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Dividends Percentage, Retirement Plan, V - VISA Inc. Cl A, HUYA - HUYA Inc. ADR, Roth I-R-A Contributions, WBA - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., WBA - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., GS - Goldman Sachs Group Inc., CVS - CVS Health Corp.

Skilled workers are already in short supply, and low unemployment rates are making the situation worse.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Where to Invest, Earnings Season, Netflix, Investing in Gross Stocks, MoviePass, ING - ING Groep N.V. ADR, ETFs vs. Mutual Funds, SBUX - Starbucks Corp., T - AT&T Inc., High Quality Bonds.

They are great for retirement saving, but managing 401(k)s can be quirky.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Emerging Markets, Market Dynamics, Market Correction, Retirement, DIS - Walt Disney Co., Financial Sector, CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc., IQ - iQIYI Inc. ADR, EOCC - Enel Generacion Chile S.A. ADR, SBRA - Sabra Healthcare REIT Inc., RARX - Ra Pharmaceuticals Inc., INGR - Ingredion Inc.

What are some of the expert strategies designed to protect your portfolio when the 'bear' arrives?

Today's Stocks & Topics: Cash, Bond Market, Inflation Fears, PM - Philip Morris International Inc., LB - L Brands Inc., ENB - Enbridge Inc., Charts, GLW - Corning Inc., Bond Funds.

About 80 percent of American households now hold some form of debt, but certain types of loans should be avoided.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Investment Returns, Tariffs & Prices, Can You retire Early?, Big-Tech, UA - Under Armour Inc. Cl C, Understanding Economic Fundamentals, IJR - iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, FLY - Fly Leasing Ltd. ADR, MU - Micron Technology Inc., When to Sell, Oil Prices.

The 16-nation "R-C-E-P" would include China, Japan and India but not the U.S.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Long Term Call Option, U.S. Tariffs, Inverted Yield Curve, Earnings Season, THO - Thor Industries Inc., Trump Tax Cuts, SOGO - Sogou Inc. ADR, Quit Rate.

Big tech stocks are still doing the heavy lifting when it comes to S&P 500 Index returns.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Options Trading, Tech Sector, Pension Benefits, Maximize Your Retirement Income, Overvalue vs. Undervalue Stocks, PCG - PG&E Corp., Retirement, SH - ProShares Short S&P 500, Hedging.

With prices climbing faster than wage gains, we have the makings of a slowdown in consumer spending.

Today's Stocks & Topics: $SPX - S&P 500 Index, Jobs Report, Trade War, Retirement for Couples, Roth I-R-A, The Power of ETFs – Exchange Traded Funds, BGS - B&G Foods Inc., Narrowing the Spread, GDOT - Green Dot Corp. Cl A, KLAC - KLA-Tencor Corp., DAN - Dana Inc., P.E. Range.

With the right planning, it may be possible to travel the world mid-career without sacrificing your long term financial goals.

Today's Stocks & Topics: VWO - Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF, Bad and Good News for the Economy, Stock Market Prognostication, Trade Wars, Retirement, GELYY - Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. ADR, Treasury Notes, WLL - Whiting Petroleum Corp., Cash Flow, PCN - PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund, Crude Oil Prices, Dollar Index.

Encore Presentation: The difference between index funds and mutual funds and why an index fund will almost certainly be a better investment than an actively managed mutual fund.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Capital Losses, The Market in 2018, Index Funds, Proffered Stocks, Roth I-R-A & Taxes, House Prices, International Markets, Residual Value, When to Sell., I-R-As, Triple-Double Tops, How to Start Investing, Mutual Funds, Technical Analysis.

Supply concerns are mounting and pump prices are already 27 percent higher than a year ago.

Today's Stocks & Topics: AT&T Inc. & Time Warner Inc. Merge, GIS - General Mills Inc., Stocks Data, Supply Concerns, 401k, The Federal Reserve System, Risk Assessment, WMT - Walmart Inc., ETFs vs. Stocks, TRXC - TransEnterix Inc., Why Aren't You Rich?, Dividends, IDXG - Interpace Diagnostics Group Inc.

At least one expert makes the case that the anticipated 26% refund increase is a bad thing.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Buying First Home, Tesla, CI - Cigna Corp., WMT - Walmart Inc., FIZZ - National Beverage Corp., BPL - Buckeye Partners L.P., The Market, Treasury Rates, Real Estate, VLO - Valero Energy Corp.