The COVID-19 crisis is forcing a growing number of companies to cut or suspend their dividends to conserve cash. However, investors shouldn't avoid dividend stocks altogether, since many companies are still generating adequate cash flows throughout the pandemic.
Amid COVID-19 lockdowns, one area that has fared well is video game stocks. With millions of Americans unable to leave their homes or go to work, video games have become an easily accessible distraction.
As I opined in my 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) earnings preview, "the 3D printing company had been having a challenging time trying to grow revenue before the COVID-19 pandemic, so it seems likely that its first quarter results aren't going to be pretty."
Social Security serves as a critical income source for millions of older Americans, and the moves you make when you're younger could dictate what your monthly payments look like as a senior. In fact, you'll often hear that it's wise to advocate for pay raises during your career,