Personal Finance

Investing Freebies: Perks You Get for Owning These Stocks

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Investing can feel like a waiting game, with the biggest rewards often years or even decades away. But what if you could get a little instant gratification along the way? Some companies offer fun perks to their investors, such as free chocolate, discounted products or spending money on your next cruise. These small bonuses can […]

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The Shocking Truth About Health Care Savings for Retirement—And What You Can Do Now

The Shocking Truth About Health Care Savings for Retirement—And What You Can Do Now

Key Takeaways Failing to plan for health care can ravage your retirement finances and even family relationships. A typical 65-year-old couple will need about $330,000 for health care in retirement, according to Fidelity. Medicare covers only part of medical costs and provides little help with long-term care. Long-term care can cost more than $100,000 a

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Not Nearly Enough Investors Are Talking About Coupang Stock

Not Nearly Enough Investors Are Talking About Coupang Stock

By following a playbook that will be quite familiar to U.S. shoppers, Coupang has come to dominate e-commerce in its home market. When U.S. investors hear the word “e-commerce,” it’s natural for them to think of Amazon, the company that redefined how people think about shopping online. But they may easily overlook one company in

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Appeals Court Blocks Trump’s Effort to Immediately Remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook

Wednesday's Fed Meeting Will Be Extraordinary. Here's Why

An appeals court has ruled against President Donald Trump’s efforts to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her position. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, the appeals court upheld a ruling that would allow Cook to keep her position while her lawsuit against him works its way through the court system.

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This Artificial Intelligence (AI) ETF Has Outperformed the Market By 2.4X Since Inception and Only Holds Profitable Companies

This Artificial Intelligence (AI) ETF Has Outperformed the Market By 2.4X Since Inception and Only Holds Profitable Companies

For well under $100, you can buy one share of this under-the-radar AI exchange-traded fund (ETF) that looks poised to continue to outperform the market. For this article, I asked myself: Where would I start investing if I had less than $100 to invest? Image source: Getty Images. An AI ETF that’s concentrated and full

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Confused About the New COVID Vaccine and Medicare? What You Need to Know

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Medicare generally covers the COVID-19 vaccine, including all updated versions, at no cost to beneficiaries. However, some people have been charged or turned away due to recent issues with pharmacy billing and system updates, as well as a delay between the FDA’s and CDC’s formal recommendations. Here’s what Medicare beneficiaries need to know about getting

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Fed Cut or Not, Here’s How Much You Lose by Keeping Savings at the Biggest Banks

Fed Cut or Not, Here’s How Much You Lose by Keeping Savings at the Biggest Banks

Key Takeaways The Fed is expected to cut rates this week, but whether it does or not, the three biggest banks are still the lowest-paying places to keep your savings. Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo all pay just 0.01% on savings—essentially nothing compared with the 4%–5% APYs offered by the top high-yield savings

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Trump Wants to End Quarterly Reporting for Companies. Here’s Why That Matters.

Trump Wants to End Quarterly Reporting for Companies. Here's Why That Matters.

Tired of reading quarterly reports? President Donald Trump is paying attention to this matter. Trump on Monday morning wrote on Truth Social that he would prefer publicly traded companies be required to update investors twice a year instead of quarterly. The notion, he says, is that fewer reports would mean more time for managers to

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