Netflix is doing something for investors that might help old Average Joe out. Today’s article explains what’s going on, “The move is aimed at making Netflix shares easier for everyday investors to buy. After doubling this year, Netflix is now worth an eye-popping $681 a share. Few companies in the S&P 500 have stocks that cost that much. For example,…
Today’s article gives several reasons why this summer may be a dud. Here’s what they had to say, “In 2011, the S&P, tracked by the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), was volatile but flat going into June. The real fireworks started thereafter, when stocks dropped 20% in July and August. Could the same happen in 2015?” To read more, CLICK…
Can you force anyone to save for retirement? And by forcing them to save for retirement, does it make a difference? Today’s article discusses the potential law. Here’s what they had to say, “While any move to ameliorate America’s retirement crisis would be positive, the research suggests that employees need both the opportunity and encouragement to join retirement savings programs,…
Today’s article reveals several stocks that could have some serious dividend pay. Here’s one of them, “Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. (CBRL) operates 634 company-owned restaurant and gift shop locations in 42 states and is headquartered in Lebanon, Tennessee. The restaurant segment has posted strong performances in the first quarter of 2015 and is expected to continue to improve…
Today’s article highlights three generic drug stocks that you may want to check out. Here’s what they had to say about one of them, “If you’re looking for impressive numbers in a generic drug stock, look no further than Lannett. The company made nearly $274 million in revenue with over $57 million going to the bottom line last fiscal year. Lannett’s…
Today’s article highlights three stocks you’ll want for your retirement portfolio. Here’s what they had to say, “we’re going to look at three stocks that I consider a solid foundation for a retirement portfolio. All pay respectable current dividends, and — importantly — all have a long history of raising their dividends. That’s critical to ensure your income stream keeps…
You’ve finally got your retirement finances together and you think you’re bullet-proof. Nothing can stop you. But what about something completely unexpected like, divorce? Or maybe you get bored of your job and think, “I think I’ll start my own business!” Today’s article highlights four storms that could rain on your retirement parade. Here’s what they had to say, “The…
Leave your hard hats home. There are apparently better ways to protect yourself against a market crash or correction. But is there such a thing as being crash-proof? According to today’s article, yes, they provide eleven ways to help protect yourself. Here’s one way to do it, “Go for companies with huge stock buyback plans. Maybe you don’t want to…
Today’s article explains how a huge increase of workers recently hired affected the stock and bond market. Here’s what they had to say, “Traders reacted immediately to the report, dropping U.S. government bonds and shooting yields up. The benchmark 10-year Treasury note bounced to a high for the year, 2.43 percent, before drifting back to 2.40 percent. The dollar gained…
Today’s article discusses why women should be in charge of planning the household retirement. Here’s one of the reasons,”Retirement planning is an excruciatingly hard exercise in delayed gratification. Some studies show that women are more naturally inclined to be long-term thinkers. When Russell Investments asked 343 financial advisors which gender tends to have more of a long-term planning focus, women…