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Which COVID Vaccine Stock Is Best For Which Type Of Investor?

Pfizer, BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, Novavax: Which COVID vaccine stock is the best pick for investors seeking strong growth? What about those looking for income? And how about value investors? The author of today’s article assesses which vaccine stock is best for which type of investor, depending on which factor is the most important to them. For more, CLICK… 

Where Are You In The “Getting Rich Quadrant”?

What are your chances of getting rich? That depends to a large extent on where you fall in what the author of today’s article calls the “Getting Rich Quadrant”, which considers the combination of one’s income (high or low) and cost of living (high or low) – and depending on your particular combination, you could be well on your way… 

Navigating The World Of High-Yield ETFs

High-yield exchange-traded funds can be attractive to retirees seeking current income or to any investor seeking diversification. However, the author of today’s article reminds us that “handsome yields always come with a cost in either higher risk or diminished growth” – and so, in order to help navigate the world of high-yield ETFs, he highlights what he sees as the… 

Tackling The “Nastiest, Hardest Problem In Finance”

What’s the “nastiest, hardest problem in finance”? According to Nobel Prize-winning economist William Sharpe, it’s turning retirement savings into retirement spending or, as today’s article puts it, “knowing how to strike a balance between having enough income to meet your current needs (and wants, assuming you’ve saved enough) and having enough to get you through your lifetime.” What insights does… 

The Formula For Paying No (Or Low) Federal Income Taxes Once You File For Social Security

When it comes to how much income you can earn without having to pay any federal income taxes, this is a relatively simple determination for most people when Social Security is not a factor. “Once people file for Social Security, though,” the author of today’s article notes, “things become a bit more complicated.” He charts out the tax-free limits with… 

The “Simple Wealth-Building Tools” At Everyone’s Disposal For Achieving Financial Independence

Does building a portfolio worth $1 million – and capable of generating at least $30,000 in annual dividend income – sound like a goal that’s completely out of reach, or like an achievable goal worth pursuing? The author of today’s article argues that the difference between those who respond negatively to this idea and those who respond positively to it… 

From 4% To 44%: How Much Of Your Income Do You Need To Save For Retirement?

How much of your income do you need to save for retirement? As little as 4% — or as much as 44%! That’s what’s revealed in a new chart posted by data visualization site FlowingData.com, with where you fall on the 4% to 44% saving spectrum depending on when you start saving for retirement and when you plan to retire.… 

“The Most Astonishing Fact” From the Finances Of The “Super Rich Elite”

Just how much money does the top 1% – the “super rich elite” – have? Apparently, more than they know what to do with! In today’s article, the author shares what he sees as “Probably the most astonishing fact [he] encountered while poring over the finances of the wealthy elite” – who own $730 of capital for every $1 of… 

Reliable And Rising Income: 20 Dividend Stocks For Retired And Near-Retirement Boomers

“In a world where interest rates are so low and uncertainty seems to be the norm, baby boomers need to look for stable dividend stocks that can compete with the current income of longer-term Treasury notes and bonds and for businesses that should grow to offer some capital appreciation over time as well,” notes the author of today’s article, who… 

Is It Time To Rethink The Calculus On When To Collect Social Security?

When Social Security’s trustees issued their annual report on the program earlier this year, it forecast that costs will exceed income next year for the first time since 1982 and that, if no action is taken, the program will run out of money by 2035. Given this, is it time to rethink the common financial wisdom that says it’s best…