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Real estate investment trusts (REITs) can be great for generating passive income. Most REITs pay above-average dividends backed by steady rental income.

However, some REIT dividends are safer than

A years-long run of cheap capital availability seems to be coming to an end now, mostly because the U.S. inflation rate is hovering near a 40-year high. On Feb. 10, the Labor Department announced a

Unless you're living under a rock, you've probably noticed how many top growth stocks have gotten beaten to a pulp over the past year. It's not hard to find former high-flying stocks that have

One of my favorite investing quotes is from the famed economist Paul Samuelson: "Investing should be more like watching paint dry or watching grass grow. If you want excitement, take $800 and go to

I have largely been a skeptic of the artificial intelligence lender Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST), not because it's necessarily a bad business, but more so because the valuation of this stock has at times

Fintech companies fueled by money from Silicon Valley have stormed into the consumer lending space in recent years, using technology to offer consumers a sleeker user experience, faster decision

Over the past ten years, Americans have started to favor real estate over other avenues of investing. A recent survey conducted by Gallup found that 41% of Americans think real estate is the best

There's an old saying that investors should aim to buy low and sell high. Your emotions make it feel like the opposite, tempting you to chase hot stocks and sell when the markets are scared. There's

Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) and Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) are the two leading players in the streaming content industry. Netflix is the pioneer, having started its service more than a decade ago. Disney

The cryptoeconomy can be an intimidating area for investors. There are thousands of different tokens and applications, and numerous public and private players looking to gain market share. Coinbase

For most people, there's just a single source of retirement income that's protected against the effects of inflation, which is also guaranteed to last for life: Social Security. Since these

Shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) fell 7.5% following the release of the company's fiscal 2022 fourth-quarter results on Feb. 16. That market reaction is a tad surprising given that Nvidia crushed

No doubt the last few months have been painful for tech stocks. But with many investors selling everything related to high-growth technology, now may be a good time to take a longer-term view. That

Share prices of Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) and ChargePoint Holdings (NYSE: CHPT) are both down over 50% from their 52-week highs as widespread market volatility ripples through the electric vehicle

Electric vehicle makers stand to benefit from the ongoing multi-decade shift from internal combustion engine vehicles to electrified ones. Electric vehicle (EV) stocks have seen some correction this

If you haven't heard the news, a company called Milo is now offering the world's first crypto-backed mortgage loan.

It's a 30-year product that lets you leverage your cryptocurrency holdings (just B

DoorDash (NYSE: DASH) reported fourth-quarter and fiscal 2021 financial results after the markets closed on Feb. 16. The food delivery provider pleasantly surprised shareholders with another quarter

If you're like many Americans, you're probably getting a tax refund this year. In fact, the IRS reported the average refund was $2,827 in 2021. 

When you receive a lump sum payment -- especially if

Years ago, it was obvious when something was animated in a movie or video game. Now, it can be difficult to distinguish between what is real and what has been created using state-of-the-art

More than one-third of Americans claim Social Security benefits as soon as possible at age 62. But that's probably not the best choice for most people. While some may be using Social Security as a

When it comes to investing success, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett is, arguably, in a class of his own.

On a personal level, Buffett's net worth has climbed from

Modular homes have a bad reputation with some people who think they're inferior to traditionally built, or site-built, homes. One reason is many people confuse modular homes with mobile homes

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