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When an income investor researches utility stocks, the dividend policy is an important decision factor. Here are the dividend policies of the top utility stocks and what they say about the stock.

Based on the stock performance over the previous 8 years, AMC has traditionally increased by 80.5% during the following 52 weeks. Learn more!

Based in Hampton, New Hampshire, Planet Fitness (NYSE:PLNT) is an American fitness facility franchisor and operator. Let's explore it!

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When I went to med school, fight or flight were the two options for an acute stress response. Well, I guess humans have evolved since then (or at least our understanding of them has), and now there are four acute stress responses: fight, flight, freeze, or fawn. Let’s look at the acute stress responses and see what they mean for stock market investors.

It is no secret that gold has been historically valued from ancient times until today. Just by describing why people appreciate it, you will already see the pros of this precious metal. People used gold in trading for a long time, and today, people are storing metal as a valuable investment.

Are we in an index fund bubble? Should you stay the course and keep investing, or should you sell and look for better opportunities? As with most things there is no one size fits all answer. The markets are in a state of turmoil, so it is easy to see why one would think that avoiding certain asset classes might be a good idea. Let’s take a look at index fund investing so you can see if it is right for you.

Every American knows that healthcare costs are expensive. Even if you have health insurance or Medicare, it isn’t always easy to find affordable prescription medications. Once you reach your annual spending limit, there is a coverage gap. This leaves patients to pay out of pocket for the medicine they need.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa has a foundational problem. It’s 186 feet tall and weighs 14,500 tons. But its foundation is only 10 feet deep and built into silt and clay. Five years after construction (~1178 A.D.), the foundation shifted and the tower famously “leaned.” Oops.

After I had been in college for about a month I went on the Chase app and saw my checking account balance. To my surprise, I noticed that I only had 20 dollars left out of the initial amount that I was given for my first semester. In addition to only having 20 dollars left I had my credit card bill payment coming up soon so I was in a state of intense stress as not paying my bill on time would affect my credit score.

College ignites excitement and thrill. You are finally independent to explore new cities, follow your own schedule, and more! But with this new found freedom there is also anxiety and intimidation. College is a new environment that requires adjustment. A major change is controlling your personal finances.

College ignites excitement and thrill. You are finally independent to explore new cities, follow your own schedule, and more! But with this new found freedom there is also anxiety and intimidation. College is a new environment that requires adjustment. A major change is controlling your personal finances.

Expected long-run returns for most of the major asset classes continue to look relatively attractive after this year’s market declines, based on updates of models run by CapitalSpectator.com. In turn, a broad measure of risk assets points to a performance premium in the future vs. recent history.

Economics textbooks define inflation as ongoing increases in the general price level for goods and services in an economy over time, or variants thereof. This innocuous sounding definition belies the cataclysmic consequences for investors of inflation becoming high, then entrenched.

Welcome back to another dividend stock watch list article! The stock market is still down almost 19% year-to-date, but the last full week of October there definitely was a big push!

Despite the recent uptick, the bear market is still growling in 2022. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 Index are down more than 20% each, while the Dow 30 is doing somewhat better. Consequently, many high-quality stocks’ stock prices have also declined, along with valuations. One such stock is Verizon Communications (VZ), trading near its 52-week low and the lowest price in a decade. But is the stock a value trap, or is Verizon a good dividend stock?

American Water Works (AWK) is a good stock to buy. Investors can take advantage of the lower price of this utility stock and get a stable dividend every quarter. AWK stock forecast is also positive.

It’s not easy managing your private investments, but it doesn’t have to be a pain. There are many ways you can make the process easier and more convenient for yourself.

High Volatility: VIX > 26. The US Markets are waiting on FOMC Rate Hike of 75 basis points on Wednesday

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