The 10 Highest Dividend-Yielding Stocks in the Dow
The 30 companies in the Dow Jones Industrials (DJINDICES: ^DJI) are among the cream of the crop in blue-chip stocks, and they all share one thing in common: They pay dividends. Yet even in this elite group, you can find a wide disparity across the spectrum in terms of how much these stocks pay their […]
Analyst Picks: 2 Heavy Industry Stocks to Buy, and 1 to Sell
Every day, Wall Street analysts upgrade some stocks, downgrade others, and “initiate coverage” on a few more. But do these analysts even know what they’re talking about? Today, we’re taking one high-profile Wall Street pick and putting it under the microscope… At long last, President Trump announced his infrastructure plan last month — and at […]
3 College Tuition Money Saving Tips
Getting the best college education for the price for your son or daughter is no easy prospect. With private tuition averaging $33,480 annually and state schools topping out at $9,600 a year, it makes sense to think carefully about what you are buying and how much you will pay for it. For some, it means […]
Yes, your business can kill your passion for it
The business you start because you feel passionate about it is the same business that can burn you out and cause you to feel resentment if you don’t know what to watch out for. Jeff is mechanic because he loves cars. He owns a garage, which he started because of this love for cars. However, […]
Top 10 Financial Planning Tips for Younger Investors
For those just starting their careers or beginning to save for their future retirements, the financial planning world can be quite daunting. One flaw of our education system is the lack of preparedness it provides for younger investors just starting off. When it comes to stocks, bonds, 401(K)s, debts, the task of planning is overwhelming […]
Your 401(k) retirement plan is getting a facelift. Here’s how to take advantage
Are you making the most of your 401(k)? Better check. In recent years, companies have been making improvements to their workplace retirement plans, according to a new survey by global advisory firm Willis Towers Watson. Among other changes, many companies have boosted employer contributions, added Roth 401(k) options, and made fees more transparent. The survey […]