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7 Best Stock Research Websites for 2021

If you’ve been investing for a while, you already know the importance of good stock research. And if you’re a new or intermediate investor, it’s one of the best tools you can have. A good stock research website or service can provide you with valuable insight on the companies you may want to invest in, as well as provide lists of potential companies to invest in. While there are free newsletters, the best ones are paid services and range between $99 and $2,995 per year. Well worth it if it helps you get better returns on your investments. To help you decide on the best stock research website for you, we’ve compiled this list of what we believe to be seven of the very best. Table of Contents What to Look for in Stock Research Websites Best Stock Research Websites Morningstar Premium The Motley Fool Stock Advisor Zacks Investment Research Benzinga Pro Stock Rover Seeking Alpha Yahoo! Finance  Final Thoughts on the Best Stock Research Websites What to Look for in ...

What Does ‘Cost of Living’ Really Mean and Why Does it Vary By State?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people started working remotely for the first time. Many people are starting to return to office jobs, but others are continuing to work remotely. Without being tied down to a physical office location, we are seeing people move to different locations across the country. If you’ve lived most of your life in one location, you might be surprised to find that costs vary in different states and municipalities. What is Cost of Living? Cost of living is defined as the total amount of money that is needed to live in a particular area. One way that cost of living can be measured as either a raw monthly or annual amount. Another way that you will often see cost of living measured is as a cost of living index. The Council for Community and Economic Research (CCER) has compiled, published and studied cost of living information at the local level since 1968.  Typically a cost of living index takes the average cost of living across the whole nation and s...

What Does ‘Cost of Living’ Really Mean and Why Does it Vary By State?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people started working remotely for the first time. Many people are starting to return to office jobs, but others are continuing to work remotely. Without being tied down to a physical office location, we are seeing people move to different locations across the country. If you’ve lived most of your life in one location, you might be surprised to find that costs vary in different states and municipalities. What is Cost of Living? Cost of living is defined as the total amount of money that is needed to live in a particular area. One way that cost of living can be measured as either a raw monthly or annual amount. Another way that you will often see cost of living measured is as a cost of living index. The Council for Community and Economic Research (CCER) has compiled, published and studied cost of living information at the local level since 1968.  Typically a cost of living index takes the average cost of living across the whole nation and set...

My morning routine isn’t guru approved – and that’s what makes it perfect for me

God, can we please stop with guilting people over the morning pages, the journaling, the meditation, the drinking 18 gallons of mint-infused water, and the yoga? If you want to do those, GREAT! But you don’t have to. My rules for the perfect morning: No, you don’t need to meditate to be successful! No, you don’t need to journal or do yoga. It’s OK to check Instagram first thing in the morning. (I do.) If it’s not on your calendar, it doesn’t exist You decide your Rich Life, including your morning routine. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ramit Sethi (@ramit) Why we take bad advice about morning routines There’s a new cottage industry of people telling you all the thing you “should” do every morning. But as it gets more absurdly specific, it gets even more performative. Drink a glass of water? No! Make sure you infuse it with turmeric and mint. If you like mint, great. But just adding mint doesn’t do anything. The r...

12 Best Online Banks for Checking and Savings Accounts in 2021

Some of the links in this post are from our sponsors. We provide you with accurate, reliable information. Learn more about how we make money and select our advertising partners . When was the last time you checked to see how much your checking or savings account was earning you, just for having money in it? If you bank with a traditional brick-and-mortar bank, it might have been a while — and that’s not surprising. When financial institutions like Wells Fargo and Bank of America offer annual percentage yields (APYs) as low as 0.01% on their savings and checking accounts, it’s easy to become accustomed to your money being stagnant. But savings accounts and even checking accounts can earn you money if you choose the right bank or credit union . Increasingly, you’ll find the best APYs (annual percentage yields) through online banks. Here are the best of the best for 2021, whether you want to open a checking, savings, or even money market account: Best Online Banks of 2021 These ar...

Feel Like Eggs for Dinner? Try These 24 Cheap and Tasty Recipes

It’s 6 p.m. and you haven’t thought about dinner yet. Or you’ve thought about it but the ideas aren’t coming. Don’t stress out or shell out for Uber Eats just yet. Even if your fridge is a barren wasteland, you probably have a carton of eggs. It’s a shame that most people think of egg dishes as just for breakfast when there are many delicious ideas suited for dinner that span cuisines and cooking abilities. A dozen eggs cost only a few dollars, and even if you splurge on free range, they’re still relatively cheap when you consider all that you can make with them. Plus, they’re loaded with protein and one large egg is only 75 calories. A diet rich in eggs can help keep your wallet fat and your waistline trim! Two Dozen Delicious Egg Dishes From fried to frittata, bread pudding to bird’s nest, here are 24 tasty ways to eat eggs for dinner. 1.  Eggs Florentine Grain Bowls with Yogurt Hollandaise Hearty barley bowls are topped with sautéed spinach, fried eggs and healthy yogurt ...