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How to use TIPS to build up retirement wealth

A retirement strategy virtually guaranteed to beat inflation. Read More

Heightened rate volatility points to these opportunities in stocks, bonds for ETF investors

Bond-market volatility spilling into stocks in 2023 may be creating investment opportunities that could pay off in the next year, according to State Street’s Michael Arone. Read More

‘People like to live in dangerous places.’ Why climate change will boost insurance stocks.

Weather disasters motivate people and companies to buy more insurance. So demand is rising while capacity shrinks. Read More

This Dow stock went from worst to first in one year — and here are 13 candidates just like it for 2024

Salesforce bounced off the bottom of the Dow ranking and soared to the top. Read More

Some $2 bills are worth more than $20,000 — here are three ways to check

Your $2 bills could be worth over $20,000 — here’s 3 ways to check Read More

Three value stock picks from a veteran manager with a good performance record

John Bailer of Newton Investment Management names three companies whose stocks seem ripe for the plucking. Read More

Grab these 2 funds with rich 11%-12% yields while you can

If you invest for income, consider taking advantage of these unusual opportunities. Read More

These tech stocks scored this earnings season even as AI hype slowed — and the winner may surprise you

Microsoft proves its strength; Qualcomm may have turned a corner. Read More

Why Warren Buffett has done more to educate investors than any other executive

As Buffett lands on the MarketWatch 50 list of the most influential people in markets, his biggest legacy may be how he’s schooled others about investing. Read More

Earnings-season winners: 20 companies that have grown sales while improving profit margins

These 20 earnings-season winners not only grew sales, they showed pricing power for their products and services. Read More

No Wall Street, there is no Santa Claus rally

As the holiday season approaches, investors hope Santa doesn’t fail to call. Read More

Five potential takeover targets in the oil industry, following deals by Exxon Mobil and Chevron

This could be a good time for investors to pour money into stocks of companies involved in the production of oil and natural gas. Read More

Why stocks may not live up to your retirement expectations

The S&P 500 can underperform its long-term average for a long time. Read More

Financial advisers still have too many ways to snag gullible investors

Investors’ best interests must be first at all times. Read More

Why a prenup could be the right prescription to keep a blended family healthy

These proactive steps help ensure the well-being of both partners and their children. Read More.

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