Search

9 Short Squeeze Stocks That Could Take Off in November 11/01/2022 08:00pm • These stocks have the right conditions to trigger short squeezes.Short squeezes have been among the most popular and controversial topics on Wall Street in the past couple of years. In early 2021, groups of online stock traders on Reddit began orchestrating targeted buying campaigns in some of the m 7 Best Mining Stocks to Buy for 2022 10/30/2022 08:00pm • Mining stocks make good bets ahead of economic recoveries.Mining stocks are down but not out. The S&P/TSX Global Mining Index has fallen more than 11% this year as of Oct. 28, which is a better showing than the broader market as measured by the S&P 500. Mining company shares have gotten hit Should You Use Budget Billing for Your Utilities? 10/30/2022 08:00pm • If you're struggling to pay your monthly bills, whether it's electric, gas or water, you should consider budget billing. But what is budget billing, you ask? And is budget billing worth it? Budget billing can be an especially helpful tool when you're able to pay your utility bills, and yet you're st How 11 attorney general races could shape battles over abortion, elections and more 10/30/2022 01:17pm • Pitched battles over abortion rights and election falsehoods are playing out in attorneys general contests across the nation. Though the races receive less attention than federal races and contests for governor, 11 competitive races for states' top prosecutor underscore the crucial roles that att Statewide Md. Dems outraise GOP foes by dramatic margins 10/29/2022 12:57pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Democrats running for the three statewide offices in Maryland have outraised their Republican opponents by dramatic margins over the past tw How to Pick Stocks: 7 Things All Beginner Investors Should Know 10/27/2022 08:00pm • Picking stocks is an intimidating process. There are 11 different stock market sectors, 69 distinct industries and more than 8,400 stocks across three major U.S. exchanges. How on earth can anyone -- let alone a beginner -- go about intelligently choosing specific stocks that are primed to do well? The Warning Signs of Addiction, Alcoholism and Substance Abuse 10/27/2022 08:00pm • In a world full of temptations, it's possible for a person to become addicted to just about anything. From alcohol and drugs to food, gambling, exercise, sex and even shopping, there's a whole constellation of potentially addictive substances and behaviors that can become problematic for some people How to Know When It's Time to Quit Your Ph.D. Program 10/26/2022 08:00pm • Earning a doctorate of any sort is difficult. After years of study, candidates must pass a qualification exam, write a lengthy dissertation or complete a capstone project, and defend their research and conclusions in front of a panel. And unlike most other degree programs, research doctorates - comm 7 Best Emerging-Market ETFs 10/26/2022 08:00pm • Emerging markets offer a great way to diversify and tap into high growth.Most U.S. investors hold a high allocation to domestic equities as a "home-country bias," which helps lower currency risk and improve tax efficiency. However, diversifying internationally can be a good idea. Aside from develope Two-Thirds of Private Student Loan Borrowers Who Refinanced Say It Improved Their Finances 10/25/2022 08:00pm • Private student loans can give borrowers a way to bridge the financing gap when federal aid doesn't cover the full cost of college, but high amounts of student loan debt can make it difficult for young graduates to achieve their other financial goals. As a way to pay down stubborn college debt, many 7 High-Risk Stocks For Aggressive Investors 10/25/2022 08:00pm • It's been a terrible year for hypergrowth investments. With interest rates soaring and risk appetites disappearing, many former high fliers have crashed and burned in 2022. But while financial conditions have tightened, there's no shortage of ongoing innovation that can lead to strong investor retur Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Which Is Best for You? 10/25/2022 08:00pm • Bankruptcy is one of those topics that nobody wants to become an expert in, but sometimes you have no choice. The good news is that compared to 2021, there have been fewer bankruptcies in the U.S. in 2022. The bad news is that the last couple months, bankruptcies have been ticking upward. In Septemb How Credit Card Payments Work 10/25/2022 08:00pm • As long as you make your credit card payment by the due date, you'll be in good shape. You'll be in great shape, though, if your credit card payment covers the full balance that you owe. But I know times are tough, and there are many of you in credit card debt right now. Be sure you at least make th A Portfolio Built for the Next Decade 10/24/2022 08:00pm • This Nov. 9 marks the 402nd anniversary of the Pilgrims' first glimpse of the New England coastline. And while Plymouth, Massachusetts was not the original destination choice for the Mayflower passengers -- it was actually northern Virginia -- their journey to America was marked by, among other thin 7 Best High-Yield Bond Funds 10/24/2022 08:00pm • High-yield bonds mean more risk for more return.Corporate bond funds can be separated into two distinct categories: investment grade and below investment grade. The former generally have a credit rating of BBB or higher but have lower yields. The latter have much higher yields but take on greater de