Friday, February 20, 2026

Personal Finance

Has AGNC Investment Corp.’s Dividend Gotten Any Safer?

It’s been nearly a year since I looked at AGNC Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: AGNC) in Safety Net, which surprised me because it used to be one of the most-requested stocks for this column. Perhaps the fact that the stock...

What Another Trump Term Means for the Market

  The last seven days have been a perfect storm of market news… First, there was Donald Trump’s surprisingly wide margin of victory in the presidential election… Then the market soared the next day, marking its largest single-day move in two...

The Key to Building Wealth

Far too many people don’t understand the powerful concept of “radical responsibility.” It means taking ownership of every sphere of your life – from your health and wellbeing, to your business and personal relationships, to your saving and investment...

This Fintech Stock Could Be Ready to Roar

While most fintech stocks have struggled lately, MoneyLion (NYSE: ML) looks like it may finally be turning a corner. The digital financial services company has seen its shares surge recently, having climbed from under $40 to over $75...

How I Evaluate Companies’ Dividends

As you know, every Wednesday in my Safety Net column, I typically review the dividend safety of a company that’s been requested by Wealthy Retirement readers. Safety Net is the most popular column in Wealthy Retirement, and we’ve...

The Ship Has Sailed for This Shipping Company’s Dividend

− FROM THE DESK OF CHIEF INCOMESTRATEGIST MARC LICHTENFELD − Before we get to this week’s Safety Net, I’d like to briefly address the presidential election and some other upcoming news. The market ripped higher this morning due to Donald...

The “Little Things” Matter in Investing (and in Baseball, Too)

You’ve probably heard enough about the election, so I’m not going to comment any more on what it may mean for your portfolio or anything like that. You can read what I wrote about it here if –...

This Cannabis Giant’s Bargain Price May Be a Trap

Canopy Growth (Nasdaq: CGC) is one of the world’s largest cannabis companies, but lately, it’s been grabbing headlines for all the wrong reasons. The Canadian producer and distributor of cannabis products has seen its stock price take a beating...

How Politics Can Ruin Your Portfolio

Rarely in our nation’s history have political views been more polarized – or more toxic. Political differences are inevitable, of course. But it’s a mistake to turn bullish or bearish on the market based on which party is in...

What Most People Don’t Understand About Trading Stocks

Editor’s Note: My friend Bryan Bottarelli, the Head Trade Tactician at Monument Traders Alliance, is one of the most knowledgeable and passionate traders I know. In today’s guest article, he shares the biggest lesson he learned from his early...
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