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Investing Daily Printable PDF A few days ago, I discussed the danger of relying on stock market appreciation as your primary source of income in retirement. As I noted then, a major stock market correction could put you at risk of running out of money. Another financial risk in retirement is spiraling expenses. And I’m not just talking about the cost of health care, which is constantly going up. A recent CNBC article pointed out that the 1.3% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) made to Social Security payments this year falls woefully short of what most retirees are actually experiencing. ...

Investing Daily Printable PDF In their emails to me, some readers are expressing concern about excessive valuations. It’s true, the market is getting frothy. But you can still find reasonably valued growth stocks that are poised for outsized gains. Below, I pinpoint a safe, efficient way to play this trend. We’ve been enjoying a prolonged bull market, with stocks hovering at record highs. The key now is to focus on strong financial metrics that include low debt, robust free cash flow, and positive projected earnings growth. It’s also important that these companies provide products a...

Investing Daily Printable PDF As a marijuana investor, you need to be cosmopolitan. Pot isn’t just a significant investment opportunity in the United States. The “green rush” is a global phenomenon. According to a new report from Research and Markets, the global cannabis market is estimated to have reached sales of USD 20.5 billion in 2020 and it’s projected to reach USD 90.4 billion by 2026, posting a five-year compound annual growth rate of 28%. North America accounted for the largest market share in the cannabis market due to the increasing legalization of cannabis for both med...

Investing Daily Printable PDF A friend stopped by for dinner last week. We spent a few minutes catching up on the weather, politics, and the usual chitchat. But as is often the case, the subject eventually turned to money. Her situation is fairly typical for someone her age. She will turn 65 later this year and plans to fully retire at that time. Her “significant other” is 70 and retired several years ago. Because they are both divorced with grown children, they will keep most of their financial assets separate for the remainder of their respective lives. However, they will split the ...

A new report shows that the consumption of marijuana for medical purposes is rapidly evolving, with implications for investors.