Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Pro-Worker Legacy
As we celebrate the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday – Monday, January 20 – it’s important to remember his work to connect the…
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Is It Time to Take Aim at Target Stock?
Target (NYSE: TGT) stands as a powerhouse in American retail. With nearly 2,000 stores across the country, it has become a go-to destination…
Is SiriusXM’s 5.2% Yield Music to Investors’ Ears?
Editor’s Note: In case you missed it, last week’s Safety Net included a breakdown of how the Safety Net system performed in 2024….
KFF Health News: Trump’s Return Puts Medicaid on the Chopping Block
Under President Joe Biden, enrollment in Medicaid hit a record high and the uninsured rate reached a record low. Donald Trump’s return to…
Private Equity in Retirement Accounts: What Investors Need to Know
The private equity industry is lobbying the incoming Trump administration to allow 401(k)s – and, presumably, IRAs and other tax-deferred accounts – to…
3 Common Trading Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Editor’s Note: My friend Bryan Bottarelli from Monument Traders Alliance is one of the most accomplished traders I know… but he’s also a…
The Value Meter: More Than Just Another Stock-Rating Tool
When I first developed the Value Meter system, I wanted to create something different from the usual stock-picking tools. Rather than chase the…
Starwood Property Trust: A 10% Yielder That’s Almost Perfect
Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD) is a mortgage real estate investment trust, or REIT, that has been publicly traded for 15 years. Its…
KFF Health News: Biden Administration Bars Medical Debt From Credit Scores
The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Tuesday issued new regulations barring medical debts from American credit reports, enacting a major new consumer…