The IRS requires you to take money from tax-deferred investment accounts once you turn a certain age. We discuss reasons why you may want to take the money early or late in the year. Read More

Yesterday, I promised that I would show you three examples of triple-digit annualized gains that we gave you for free last year. Here they are, along with one that could do the same this year. Read More

Major indices returned to positive territory Thursday. The focus shifted from interest rates and bonds to earnings. Read More

I just don’t see the point in buying stocks (or cryptocurrencies) that have no basis in reality. If I can earn the same returns owning things that can be accurately measured, then I’m not going to mess around with other things that have no clear value. Read More

Jobless claims and interest rates are on the rise. That’s a recipe for stock market losses. Major indices closed lower on Wednesday. Read More

A recent round of investment in Uber highlights a possible problem in the land of unicorns. If private companies start choosing the public IPO market over private equity investments, small investors should enjoy big gains. Read More

The major indices soared to new records on Tuesday. The impetus for the continued rally? Technology’s new phase of innovation. Read More

Look for U.S. oil production to reach a new record high in 2018. Also look for the patience of Tesla investors to be tested this year. Read More

Major indices closed mixed on Monday, as Wall Street waits for the next round of earnings numbers. The specter of inflation looms large.   Read More

The sales launch of legal marijuana in California has sent related stocks flying, but investors should be careful. Rather than bet on one or two companies, it may be better to do this. Read More