You just reached age 65 and said goodbye to everyone at work. You are heading towards what should be the most relaxing and enjoyable time of your life—retirement. You are a little nervous about this transition in your life. You’re probably asking yourself “will my money last as long as I do?” Being a little … Continue reading “6 Things Every New Retiree Should Do”

Blue Apron is poised to hit the stock market. The company recently filed to go public on the NYSE under the trading symbol of APRN. A price range for the stock has not been set. The company plans to raise $100 million as a placeholder amount. Barclays, Goldman Sachs & Co., Citigroup and Morgan Stanley … Continue reading “A Hard Look at Blue Apron’s IPO”

Amazon has completely changed the way most people shop, putting numerous retailers out of business, or at the very least leaving them struggling to get customers to enter their stores. However, there are a few stores that have managed to survive Amazon’s all-encompassing presence. Anyone who is considering investing in retail stock in the coming … Continue reading “The Retailers Who Will Survive the Amazon Era”

We know the Trump economy is doing great and is virtually impervious to the typically destructive and hyperbolic machinations of the mainstream media. This sustainable growth is positive and came faster than most experts predicted, but there are subsets of data that deserve scrutiny. Most of Trump’s actions so far have been decried as destructive … Continue reading “How the Trump Economy Has Already Helped Minorities”

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Financial Choice Act. Introduced by Congressman Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas), it is intended to push back on the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. The bill still needs to pass the Senate and be signed into law by the President, but is it a … Continue reading “Pluses and Minuses of the Financial Choice Act”

Whether you are interested in finding a new craft to sell online, or you want to see the latest fashions, Pinterest has something to offer for everyone. Pinterest is a content sharing website that was launched in March 2010. To get on Pinterest, users had to be invited by another user to begin creating boards. … Continue reading “Pinterest Valued at 12.3 billion: Is it Time to invest?”

The Federal Funds Rate, controlled entirely by the Federal Reserve, is the interest rate that banks and other financial institutions charge each other on overnight loans. Though rate increases are not uncommon, they’re also inherently complicated – thus making them perfect candidates for misunderstanding. Such is the case with the current news that the Federal … Continue reading “Why Fed Rates Are Still About to Rise, Despite Low Inflation”

eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: eBay) is currently priced at $35.77, with the stock’s 52-week high at $36.02. The 52-week low is $20.30. It is clear that eBay is on the upswing. Yet, this does not mean you should add the stock to your portfolio. Take a look at the stock with a long-term perspective, and you … Continue reading “Breaking Down eBay: Should It be a Part of Your Portfolio?”

Hundreds of millions of people all over the world were stunned when Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and a number of other countries suddenly cut ties with Qatar. The crisis was exacerbated when these countries severed air and land travel routes to the small Middle Eastern nation. Given the fact that Qatar is … Continue reading “Will the Qatar-Gulf Spat Affect Oil and Liquid Natural Gas Prices?  “

Alibaba Group Holding (NASDAQ: BABA) is garnering plenty of attention for its performance in the first half of 2017. The stock began the year around the $90 level and is currently priced at $124. If you missed the “BABA boat”, don’t fret. The water ahead is clear and calm. There is plenty of room for … Continue reading “Revisiting Alibaba: China’s E-commerce Giant”

Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) is currently priced at $995.95, recently making headlines after breaking the $1,000 benchmark. The Seattle-based e-tailer is finally in the black after spending years in the red. The question is whether Amazon is worth your hard-earned money. Let’s take a look at the company’s services along with a quantitative analysis of the … Continue reading “A Quantitative Analysis of Amazon: Buy or Sell?  “

As the rest of the world comes to terms with the withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Climate Change Accord, America is set to move forward economically under the Trump administration. The president promised to put America first before assuming office. Despite what liberals and some shortsighted conservatives say, that is exactly what … Continue reading “How Trump’s Renegotiation of Climate Change Saves Us All Money”

Bitcoin has made news recently due to the fact that a single coin is now currently worth more than twice as much as an ounce of gold. As a growing number of people and companies are coming to accept this relatively new cryptocurrency, investors are naturally left wondering if it is now time to purchase … Continue reading “Is Bitcoin Becoming a Safer Bet than Gold?”

Snapchat, the image messaging service which has exploded in popularity with the 18-35 demographic, underperformed in its initial public offering on the stock market earlier in May. However, if technology-based IPOs have been any indicator in the past, the event doesn’t necessarily mean the company is isn’t worth paying attention to. Snapchat’s IPO was predicted … Continue reading “Recovering from Snapchat’s IPO”

Imagine that a man or women executive owns a nice car and a home that are both paid off. In addition, this person has a robust retirement account. Total assets for this individual is a bit over $1 million. All in all, their life seems almost perfect. One morning this executive is driving to work … Continue reading “The Real Benefits of an Umbrella Insurance Policy”

It’s almost impossible to be anything but skeptical about the long-term viability of Social Security benefits in this country, and with good reason. Even though indicators early in this administration point to better times ahead in terms of higher wages and lower unemployment, there is continued volatility in the stock market and no clear path … Continue reading “Ways to Circumvent the Insecurity of Social Security”

Financial analysts are highly optimistic about the future of American Tower (NYSE:AMT), and everyday investors have every reason to agree with their assessment. The company is best described as a real estate investment trust that has strategically secured cellular network towers in the United States and throughout the world. The company leases these spaces to … Continue reading “Why American Tower Should be a Part of Your Portfolio”