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Tech Stocks to Sink Your Teeth into in 2022
January 19, 2022 3:00 AM ET

Tech Stocks to Sink Your Teeth into in 2022

Melissa Brock

Gaining some enthusiasm for tech giants or lesser-known tech stocks? We've put together an overview of tech stocks and three excellent options for 2022 in this piece.

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Should You Invest in the Industrial Sector in 2022? 3 Industrial Stocks to Consider
January 18, 2022 2:00 AM ET

Should You Invest in the Industrial Sector in 2022? 3 Industrial Stocks to Consider

Melissa Brock

Thinking industrial stocks in 2022? Take a look at three promising stocks to spice up your portfolio.

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Financials Sector in 2022: What to Focus on This Year
January 17, 2022 2:00 AM ET

Financials Sector in 2022: What to Focus on This Year

Melissa Brock

Should you invest in financials this year? Uh, yeah. (Hint: Fed rate hikes.) Here's what to know. Let's go over what you can expect and some potential investments you may want to add to your portfolio.

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Consumer Discretionary Sector: Sterling Picks for 2022
January 14, 2022 1:00 AM ET

Consumer Discretionary Sector: Sterling Picks for 2022

Melissa Brock

Think you've got it in your head what you want to buy for your portfolio in 2022? No? Consider these choices in the consumer discretionary sector.

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Will Real Estate Ever Calm Down? How to Invest in this Wild Sector in 2022
January 13, 2022 4:00 AM ET

Will Real Estate Ever Calm Down? How to Invest in this Wild Sector in 2022

Melissa Brock

There's no secret that real estate was a dizzying rollercoaster in 2021. If you didn't dip into real estate investing last year, here's a quick summary of what happened:  The pandemic completely bent the home-buying process last year. What to do about real estate in 2022? Here are some options.

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Do You Have These Consumer Staples in Your Portfolio? Check Out These Must-Haves in 2022
January 12, 2022 2:00 AM ET

Do You Have These Consumer Staples in Your Portfolio? Check Out These Must-Haves in 2022

Melissa Brock

Even if they're less fireworks-like than more exciting investments (more like sparklers that sputter and die out) you can think of consumer staples as a lifeboat in a storm.

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Are Dividend Aristocrats in Your Portfolio in 2022?
January 11, 2022 4:10 AM ET

Are Dividend Aristocrats in Your Portfolio in 2022?

Melissa Brock

If you're looking for dividend activity to make its way into your portfolio, consider the Dividend Aristocrats in 2022. Learn why you want to consider these fat cats.

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3 Can't-Miss Health Care Stocks for 2022
January 8, 2022 1:00 AM ET

3 Can't-Miss Health Care Stocks for 2022

Melissa Brock

When you start scanning health care stocks, some common themes emerge: strong balance sheets and cash for mergers and acquisitions, not to mention dividends to line your pockets.

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2 Stock Sectors to Invest in for 2022
January 6, 2022 4:05 AM ET

2 Stock Sectors to Invest in for 2022

Melissa Brock

Feeling bullish in 2022? Of course you are. Check out "2 for 2022" in our sector roundup.

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Will SPACs Cool Off in 2022? Alternatives to Consider
January 5, 2022 2:00 AM ET

Will SPACs Cool Off in 2022? Alternatives to Consider

Melissa Brock

Even the hype can't veil what's really happening with SPACs, though investors still seem to want to dip their toes into the SPAC pool. The numbers show that most SPACs don't sail above and beyond expectations.

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Can 2021 Stock Market Phenomena Continue Trending Upward Through 2022?
January 4, 2022 2:00 AM ET

Can 2021 Stock Market Phenomena Continue Trending Upward Through 2022?

Melissa Brock

Returns — and the results of unique phenomena in 2021 — may look different in 2022. Will the end of the bull run come closer and the perks (good things) that occurred in 2021 keep up in 2022? Let's explore some possibilities.

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Contrarian Investing: Should You Use this Investment Strategy in 2022?
January 3, 2022 2:00 AM ET

Contrarian Investing: Should You Use this Investment Strategy in 2022?

Melissa Brock

You can't say you've never heard of a contrarian viewpoint if you've never heard or read Warren Buffett's famous quote, "Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful."

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Growth Investing: Should You Adopt This Investing Strategy in 2022?
December 30, 2021 2:00 AM ET

Growth Investing: Should You Adopt This Investing Strategy in 2022?

Melissa Brock

Ready for a new year, a new stock approach? Does growth investing make sense for your portfolio? Let's find out.

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Value Investing: Is it a Good Strategy in 2022? (Hint: Always)
December 29, 2021 12:00 AM ET

Value Investing: Is it a Good Strategy in 2022? (Hint: Always)

Melissa Brock

Ready for some solid investing strategies in 2022? You can't get more classic than value investing. Decide whether this back-to-basics approach will set you up for success in 2022.

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What Should You Invest in During the New Year? Investing Strategies for 2022
December 23, 2021 2:00 AM ET

What Should You Invest in During the New Year? Investing Strategies for 2022

Melissa Brock

Ready for some investment ideas for 2022? Here are a few you should consider.

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Rate Hikes Are Coming for 2022: Consumer and Investing Strategies to Consider in Light of Rate Hikes
December 22, 2021 3:00 AM ET

Rate Hikes Are Coming for 2022: Consumer and Investing Strategies to Consider in Light of Rate Hikes

Melissa Brock

Rate hikes are coming, but what does that mean for you? Let's find out how you can make the most of your investments and consumer spending and strategize for 2022.

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7 Best Strategies for Saving for Retirement in 2022
December 21, 2021 4:00 AM ET

7 Best Strategies for Saving for Retirement in 2022

Melissa Brock

Want the secrets to strategizing for retirement in 2022? Let's walk through your best options for next year.

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Want to Retire by 40? Take a Look at These 4 Tips
December 18, 2021 1:00 AM ET

Want to Retire by 40? Take a Look at These 4 Tips

Melissa Brock

Choosing to retire when you're closer to 60 may require you to make a completely different set of actions compared to what you'll have to do by age 40. Let's take a look at how you may approach retiring by 40.

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7 Checks to Prepare Financially for Worst-Case Scenarios in 2022
December 17, 2021 6:05 AM ET

7 Checks to Prepare Financially for Worst-Case Scenarios in 2022

Melissa Brock

Though you may not even want to consider the worst things that can happen to you and your family, they're still worth considering in preparation for 2022.

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Short-Term, Mid-Term and Long-Term Personal Finance Goals: How to Iron Yours Out for 2022
December 17, 2021 4:00 AM ET

Short-Term, Mid-Term and Long-Term Personal Finance Goals: How to Iron Yours Out for 2022

Melissa Brock

Let's walk through short- mid- and long-term financial goals so you achieve exactly what you want, whether you want to start investing in cryptocurrency or put together a budget for the first time.

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Want to Hit Your Retirement Savings Goal Early? 5 Tips for 2022
December 15, 2021 5:00 AM ET

Want to Hit Your Retirement Savings Goal Early? 5 Tips for 2022

Melissa Brock

In 2021, did you have an epiphany about retiring early? Let's examine how to tackle your newfound goal in 2022.

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Dipped into Your Retirement Account in 2021? Here's What Happens Next
December 14, 2021 2:00 AM ET

Dipped into Your Retirement Account in 2021? Here's What Happens Next

Melissa Brock

Did you take a withdraw from your retirement funds in 2021 or contemplating a withdrawal? Here's what you need to know.

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Reasons to Invest in (or Steer Clear of) Real Estate in 2022
December 10, 2021 6:05 AM ET

Reasons to Invest in (or Steer Clear of) Real Estate in 2022

Melissa Brock

Always wanted to invest in real estate? 2022 could be your year. Let's go over the pros and cons of investing in real estate in 2022.

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Where'd Your Money Go in 2021? Now's a Great Time to Figure it Out
December 9, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Where'd Your Money Go in 2021? Now's a Great Time to Figure it Out

Melissa Brock

Wondering where in the world your money went in 2021? You're not the only one holding an empty wallet after 12 months! Check out a few tips to figure it out where it went before 2022 arrives.

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