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Many folks dream of early retirement, whether that means leaving the workforce in their late 40s, mid-50s, or early 60s. But taking that leap is far easier said than done. For one thing, there’s the financial risk to consider. The more time you spend in retirement, the more income you’ll… [...]

Apple Could Soon Face Trump Tariffs

So far, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has mostly been able to avoid the effects of President Trump’s trade war, as its products have been excluded from tariffs on Chinese imports. CEO Tim Cook is on relatively good terms with the White House, which likely contributed to the exclusions. Unfortunately for the global economy, the trade war… [...]

Why Amazon Rose Nearly 30 Percent In 2018

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock, currently priced at $1,512.29 per share, has gained 29.4% in 2018 through Monday, Nov. 19. That’s a darn good showing from the e-commerce and cloud-computing giant considering the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices have returned 2.4% and 1.8%, respectively, over this period. That’s the glass-half-full version. The glass-half-empty take is that Amazon stock… [...]

Keep Your Eye On These Blockchain Stocks

Although cryptocurrencies have had a miserable year, the technology underlying them, known as blockchain, may have staying power. In particular, blockchain technology offers the ability to transmit money in a secure manner without the need for traditional banking networks. It also allows for the transparent and immutable storage of data. In plain… [...]

The Effects Of Immigration On Social Security

For better or worse, Social Security plays a vital role in keeping millions of people (mostly the elderly) out of poverty in this country. A recent update from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities finds that 22.1 million people — that’s out of more than 62 million current beneficiaries — are… [...]