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There are some signs of life, particularly in the industries that were hardest hit in 2022. That said, plenty of economic uncertainty remains. The Federal Reserve has more work left to 7 Best Natural Gas Stocks to Buy in 2023 02/08/2023 07:00pm • Natural gas prices have been falling because of relatively warm weather in Europe and the U.S. But the commodity's price is quite volatile and shouldn't be the sole reason for investing in companies that produce natural gas. For longer-term investors, the supply-demand fundamentals for the commodity How to Avoid Dropping Out of College 02/08/2023 07:00pm • When students head off to college, few probably think about the possibility of dropping out. But recent data shows that becomes the reality for many. In fall 2022, just over 18 million students were enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities. 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But the Federal Reserve is still raising interest rates in its ongoing battle against inflation. The higher interest rates rise, the more difficult it becomes for S&P 500 companies to grow earnings. In Moore’s first State of the State speech is a prolonged call to service 02/01/2023 06:56pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Gov. Wes Moore (D), who has cast his own decision to enter politics as an extension of his lifelong record of service to country and communi What Is a Credit Limit? 01/31/2023 07:00pm • Your credit limit is one of those things that can be a little confusing. Even if you know the amount, you might not be aware of how it's determined or how it impacts other areas of your credit life, such as your credit score. But you can relax because it's not that complicated. I'm going to tell you 9 Best Stocks for a Starter Portfolio 01/31/2023 07:00pm • The S&P 500 is off to a stellar start in 2023, posting a 6.2% total return in January alone -- a stark contrast to the 19.4% sell-off in 2022. That makes the first few months of 2023 a great time to start creating an "all-weather" stock market portfolio that's built for the long haul. Stocks, af 7 of the Best High-Dividend ETFs 01/31/2023 07:00pm • Dividends are a crucial part of long-term investing success. It's easy to forget that by buying stocks, investors become owners of publicly traded companies. Depending on the company, investors can sometimes receive regular cash payments for their commitment, called dividends. Along with appreciatio 7 Best Monthly Dividend Stocks to Buy Now 01/30/2023 07:00pm • Cash in on annualized yields of as much as 19.8%.The S&P 500 had a rough ride in 2022, losing more than 19% on the calendar year. And while the slump in big-name tech stocks like Amazon.com Inc. 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