Paying a dividend is an obvious way that companies share profits with shareholders. There is another, less obvious, use of excess cash that helps shareholders. Read More

Learn how to search for and claim unclaimed property, including forgotten bank accounts, refunds, and assets, with this step-by-step guide to recovering what's yours. Read More

Uncle Sam requires you to begin to take money out of your IRA by a certain age. Here are some things to know about the RMD. Read More

We’re on the verge of witnessing tit-for-tat tariffs across the globe. However, savvy options traders can exploit geopolitical conflict with these time-proven strategies. Read More

The unexpected strength of the travel market has been a boon to online travel sites. Read More

Tariffs always harm the economy but we’re likely to get them in 2025. Here's how to protect your portfolio from the destructive effects of a trade war. Read More

This week I discuss the growing FIRE movement. Read More

The latest batch of our reader letters share a common theme: apprehension over how political conflict under Donald Trump’s second term will affect investors. Read More

Here’s how you can turn Trump-induced market volatility into your personal trading playground. Read More

One form of clean (but not renewable) energy that hasn’t gotten much attention lately is nuclear power. Contrary to popular belief, the United States still has an active nuclear power industry. Read More

For many investors, dividend income is an important factor when picking a stock. Here's why. Read More

This week I discuss a simple yet effective step you can take toward financial security, but one most people overlook. Read More

The P/E ratio is a commonly used ratio to evaluate a stock, but investors shouldn't neglect these important ratios as well. Read More

If you'd like to buy a stock at a lower price than it's currently offered on the market while getting paid to wait until it drops, you should consider a short put strategy. Read More

Here's a look at the phenomenon commonly referred to as “window dressing.” Read More

If you plan to sell positions with losses, there are several important money-saving tactics to keep in mind. Read More