Adam Shell
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The Right Dividend Stock Fund for You
Becoming an Investor Dividend stock strategies come in many different flavors. Here's what to look for.
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Alternative Investments for the Rest of Us
Financial Planning These portfolio diversifiers aren't just for the wealthy.
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When Actively Managed Funds Are Worth It
Becoming an Investor For some investment categories, choosing an actively managed fund makes sense.
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Energy Stocks Come Roaring Back
Economic Forecasts A combination of tight supplies, rising demand and continued economic growth is fueling the energy sector.
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Tune Up Your Stock Portfolio for 2022
Becoming an Investor The outperformance of stocks in 2021 might leave you a bit more exposed than you should be. The end of the year is a great time to rebalance.
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The Best Funds to Buy for the Roaring ’20s
Economic Forecasts Stock market boom? Check. Economy on fire? For now. But this century isn't like the last in important ways.
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Make Your Portfolio More Defensive
Becoming an Investor Risk is rising on Wall Street. Make sure you're prepared.
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A Simple Portfolio Is All You Need
Financial Planning It’s possible to build wealth with only a few funds—or even just one.
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6 Beautifully Boring Dividend Stocks
dividend stocks Instead of popular but volatile stocks, owning under-the-radar defensive gems will let you sleep at night.
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Check Out Your Stock's ESG Report Card
Becoming an Investor A sustainability report offers insights into progress toward environmental, social and corporate governance goals.
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October Is a Spooky Month for Stocks
Markets Market crashes from decades ago come back to haunt investors’ thoughts every time the leaves start turning.
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Make a Shopping List for Stocks
Becoming an Investor Identifying candidates to buy before a market sell-off can help you execute a buy-the-dip plan.
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Shield Your Portfolio From Inflation
Becoming an Investor Use our picks to hedge against rising prices that can eat into your investment returns.
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A Comeback for Dividends
Investing for Income The biggest hikes in the Kiplinger Dividend 15 were 10% increases from Home Depot and Procter & Gamble.
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Lessons from Top Investing Gurus
Becoming an Investor Take a master class from some of Wall Street’s best.
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Yes, You Can Have Too Much Cash
Financial Planning A sizable hoard is comforting but could crimp long-term portfolio gains.
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Winning With SPACs Is a Long Shot
Becoming an Investor With SPACs, you're betting on companies with short track records and uncertain futures – and relying on someone else to find them.
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Vanguard's Jack Brennan: The Best Way to Build Wealth
Financial Planning Employing tried-and-true investing principles is a better strategy to achieve long-term goals than taking a get-rich-quick approach.
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Meet the Stock Market's New Investors
Becoming an Investor A new wave of mostly young and fearless individual investors is taking the stock market by storm.
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Are Stocks in a Bubble?
Markets Investors seeing signs of YOLO trading worry that the market is overinflated—and that the bubble is about to pop.
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Profit With These 7 Planet-Friendly Companies
stocks to buy Sustainable stocks are going gangbusters. We found seven with an environmental focus to buy now.
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Tread Carefully in a Hot IPO Market
Stock Market Today Be wary of high-priced initial public offerings (IPOs) in a stock market that’s stacked against you.
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Kiplinger’s Mutual Fund Rankings, 2021
Kip 25 In a volatile year, the best portfolios had plenty of opportunity to shine.
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Invest in These Great Places to Work
Stock Market Today These companies do well by their workers, which can translate into gains for investors.
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