Social Security is a federal benefits program in the United States that was founded in 1935. While the program also includes disability income, it is most commonly associated with monthly retirement benefits paid out until death. The Social Security system is funded through payroll taxes. The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) mandates a 12.4% levy
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Before investors read about compelling under $10 sleeper stocks to buy, you should recognize the validity in the age-old aphorism: You get what you pay for. This statement doesn’t just apply to equities. In many if not most cases, consumers pay dearly for cheap products. Over time, they just might not last as long as
The solar business is getting hit by declining prices of photovoltaic cells. Here’s a look at how two of the big players in the solar energy industry, Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) owned Solar City and First Solar, Inc. (FSLR), are stacked against each other in this intensely competitive field. SolarCity’s Dominance in U.S. Residential Market SolarCity
In this article PCG LVS WYNN 9868-HK PLNT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT An exterior view shows Encore Las Vegas (L) and Wynn Las Vegas as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States on March 15, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ethan Miller | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines
[Editor’s note: “Buy the SoFi Stock Dip for 25X Gains in 10 Years” was previously published in April 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] There’s a lot of uncertainty in the market right now. But when I look at stocks, I see some huge opportunities. That’s exactly what
Savings and loan institutions–also referred to as S&Ls, thrift banks, savings banks, or savings institutions–provide many of the same services to customers as commercial banks, including deposits, loans, mortgages, checks, and debit cards. However, S&Ls place a stronger emphasis on residential mortgages, whereas commercial banks tend to concentrate on working with large businesses and on unsecured
As we near the end of the third quarter, the U.S. stock market is approaching new lows. As volatility increases, investors are becoming more emotional as many portfolios continue to rack up losses. As a result, some investors are looking for safer places to put their money before the stock market rebounds. Specifically, they are
As corporate earnings go, so goes the stock market. And indications are that we’re running into trouble. As a result, there are many stocks to sell. Over the past few weeks several leading U.S. companies have issued negative pre-announcements, lowered or pulled their forward guidance, implemented cost cuts, and warned of more pain ahead. The
Private vs. Federal College Loans: An Overview While a college education is a priority for many people, the ever-increasing cost threatens to push it out of financial reach. If you don’t have the savings to cover the cost of a college education, check out loan options. Key Takeaways You can obtain a student loan through
Although arguably most folks hate the political season due to the back-and-forth mudslinging that materializes, investors will want to pay close attention to the 2022 midterm elections. According to historical data, the midterms broadly kick off superior market performance. Per U.S. Bank’s wealth management arm, “When the analysts looked at data around midterm elections (elections
Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT) stock was hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic but is now trying to stage a recovery. This won’t be easy, however, as Lyft is facing not just one, but multiple lawsuits over alleged assaults. This could put negative pressure on LYFT stock, and so could scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission or FTC concerning
Keep An Eye On These Coins The previous week in the crypto market has not been eventful as the one, at least in terms of prices. The news of interest rate hikes and generally portentous economic outlooks have led to markets all over the world slowing down. The ever-looming threat of a recession has also
Source: PopTika/Shutterstock [Editor’s note: “Metaverse Stocks to Buy to Survive a Market Crash” was previously published in January 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] Back in January, one of the world’s largest companies — Microsoft (MSFT) — announced its largest acquisition ever when it said it was going
Sometimes, you just have to let go of a thesis when it’s proven wrong. Stubborn investors might try to average down on microprocessor manufacturer Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) stock. That’s not a wise move to make, though, as even the company’s management had to acknowledge challenging market conditions. If you’re only in it for the dividend payouts, don’t
Mortgage rates are still on a tear, climbing more than eight-tenths of a percentage point in just two weeks. The steep ascent has raised the flagship 30-year average to nearly 7%. National averages of the lowest rates offered by more than 200 of the country’s top lenders, with a loan-to-value ratio (LTV) of 80%, an
Before jumping directly into momentum stocks worth buying now, it’s important to understand what momentum trading is. As the name implies, momentum trading relies on reacting to the current movement of a stock or sector. A good screener from which to identify current momentum stocks can be found here. The theory then goes that momentum
According to the 2021-2022 American Pet Products Association (APPA) National Pet Owners Survey, 70% of U.S. households own a pet, which equates to nearly 90.5 million homes. These households spent a total of $123.6 billion in 2021 and $103.6 billion in 2020, spending more every year since 2018. Veterinary care was the second-largest category of
[Editor’s note: “This Little-Known EV Battery Technology Will Drive the EV Revolution” was previously published in August 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] Source: Illus_man/Shutterstock You may think you know of every battery innovation, especially as students of innovation. But a secret EV battery technology you’ve likely never heard
In this article PLNT PCG LVS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Planet Fitness — Shares of the gym franchise jumped nearly 3% in premarket trading after Raymond James upgraded the stock to strong buy from market perform. The Wall Street firm said the company has
Today’s article introduces seven robust stocks to buy ahead of earnings. Given the unprecedented tightening by the Federal Reserve, investors are worried that the overall corporate profitability could further deteriorate in the third quarter. A recent Factset Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) report highlights “the estimated earnings growth rate for the S&P 500” for the third quarter