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John Rosevear | May 26, 2018

Want to be a successful value investor? Keep these principles in mind.

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Selena Maranjian | May 27, 2018

Use just a few of these tips, and you can shave thousands of dollars off your grand total -- while enjoying a wonderful wedding.

Lowe's Endured a Tougher Winter Season Than Home Depot Did

Demitrios Kalogeropoulos | May 27, 2018

The home improvement runner-up affirmed its full-year targets, though, as it appointed a new CEO.

The Pentagon Report to Congress: What Defense Investors Need to Know

Lou Whiteman | May 27, 2018

The Department of Defense has long-term concerns about sourcing materials and components and attracting talent. Those worries create challenges and opportunities for the defense sector.

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Selena Maranjian | May 26, 2018

If you're committing any of these blunders, you can end up with tens (or hundreds) of thousands of dollars less in retirement. Here are 12 errors you shouldn't make.

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