Buffett’s buy list expanded in 2025, but this name stands out from the group. Warren Buffett turned Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A 0.66%) (BRK.B 0.63%) into a trillion-dollar company primarily by investing in stocks. “That preference won’t change,” Buffett wrote in his most recent letter to shareholders. But Buffett has been challenged by the current market to […]
Most of Coca-Cola’s returns come from a source that will likely surprise some investors. Coca-Cola (KO 0.94%) is probably not the most exciting stock to watch. With its iconic soda and the more than 200 beverage brands it owns, its stock has traded since 1919, making it the definition of a mature company. However, Warren
If your Medicare coverage is a letdown, you should soon have an opportunity to make changes. One of the biggest expenses you might face in retirement is healthcare. And it’s an expense that you may only be able to do so much to reduce. If you’re tired of paying huge property taxes and spending a
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Key Takeaways Tiny homes can cost $30,000 to $60,000 up front, plus additional ongoing expenses. You’ll need to budget for land, permits, labor, materials, utility hookups, and more. Even with their small size, tiny homes can come with monthly costs of $1,000 or more for utilities, taxes, insurance, and maintenance. If you can’t afford a
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Key Takeaways You’ll need a portfolio worth about $300,000 generating a 4% dividend yield to earn $1,000 in monthly passive income. Building a diversified collection of 20 to 30 dividend stocks across different sectors helps protect your income. You can also choose an investment fund with a good track record for delivering dividends. Want to
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Key Takeaways Emergency funds are crucial when you experience financial shocks like job losses or financial emergencies. Diversify your portfolio across asset classes, industries, economies, and maturity lengths. Top brokerage firms provide an excellent selection of financial instruments for portfolio diversification. Long-term investing helps you avoid panic selling as your investments grow through compounding. Max
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UnitedHealth Group (UNH) was a long-time market beater in a big way before 2025 became its annus horribilis. Shares in the nation’s largest health insurer had been a great buy-and-hold bet for decades, thanks to a relentless focus on growth through acquisitions. The company, which started with humble beginnings in the 1970s, was a pioneer
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Surrounded by the buzz of city living, it’s easy to overlook the more than 60 National Parks just a short drive away, no matter your location. Yet, with over 84 million acres of U.S. protected land, 63 National Parks, 84 National Monuments, 74 Historical Sites, 61 National Historical Parks, 31 National Memorials, and 12 more
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If you are a retiree in the market for a new car or truck and you have good credit, you’re in luck; you can leverage that to potentially score a deal. That doesn’t mean it will be easy — tariffs and higher interest rates are making it more costly to purchase a new vehicle —
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Retiring early is a goal many people have. And with enough savings, it may just be possible. There’s a big problem with retiring early, though — health insurance, or a lack thereof. Many people’s health coverage is tied to a job. If you retire early and don’t have a spouse’s plan to join, you may
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