2 Dividend Stocks to Buy on Sale
A double-digit decline this year makes these high-yielding stocks look attractive for income seekers. This year has been a pretty good one for energy stocks. Thanks to improving oil prices, the average energy stock as measured by the Vanguard Energy ETF (NYSEMKT: VDE) — which holds more than 140 energy stocks — is up about […]
Can HBO Finally Take On Netflix?
Under new leadership, HBO may get a bigger content budget. But catching up to Netflix won’t be easy. With AT&T (NYSE:T) closing its acquisition of media giant Time Warner last week, investors will be watching to see how well the telecom company can integrate Time Warner’s powerful content assets, including Warner Bros., HBO, CNN, TNT, […]
For Many Americans, Money Is a Key Source of Happiness — and Stress
For better or worse, it’s natural for our lives to revolve around money to some degree. And while money is a source of satisfaction for many U.S. adults, it’s also a major stress inducer. A good 87% of Americans say nothing makes them happier or drives up their confidence levels than feeling financially secure, according […]
Forget 2022! A Big Social Security Change Is Happening Right Now
Social Security is a critical resource that tens of millions of seniors rely on when they hang up their work gloves for good. According to April 2018 data from the Social Security Administration, nearly 45 million seniors were netting a Social Security benefit, with close to 43 million of them receiving the retired worker benefit. […]
A healthier, happier summer starts with these tips
(BPT) — In the cold of winter, at the start of the year, people all across the country resolve to live a healthier lifestyle — yet summer is actually the perfect time to start your resolution. Think about it: The weather is beautiful, the kids are out of school and fresh produce is abundant. Instead […]
Why you need to ditch your budget
IF LIKE me you have ever tried to lose weight, you have probably referred to some form of diet. And like me, you probably struggle to stick to it. Every year billions of dollars are spent on weight loss programs and diet plans. Which brings me to your budget. Just saying the word evokes tension, […]