Many investors believe dividend stocks are always safe and reliable, but there are key misconceptions that can lead to poor investment choices-- if not carefully examined.

Today's Stocks & Topics: LEU - Centrus Energy Corp. (ASE), CHKP - Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NAS), TLN - Talen Energy Corp. (NAS), FUTU - Futu Holdings Ltd. ADR (NAS), VAW - Vanguard Materials ETF (ETF), a question from our YouTube channel viewers: DFAR - Dimensional US Real Estate ETF (ETF); plus Luke's market wrap, and Luke's talking point: 'Fed Independence'

Coast FIRE is a strategy where you save and invest enough early in life so that your retirement nest egg can grow on its own through compounding, allowing you to stop making new retirement contributions.

Today's Stocks & Topics: GPN - Global Payments Inc. (NYS), BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B (NYS), AKAM - Akamai Technologies Inc. (NAS), PANW - Palo Alto Networks Inc. (NAS), NVO - Novo Nordisk A/S ADR (NYS), a listener question about 'trailing stops', questions from our YouTube channel viewers: HPE - Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. (NYS) vs. CARR - Carrier Global Corp. (NYS), NEM - Newmont Corp. (NYS); plus Justin's market wrap, and Justin's talking point: 'Purchasing Power Parity'

With high interest rates and changing economic conditions weighing down returns, out-of-favor Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) now offer compelling valuations and attractive dividend yields.

Today's Stocks & Topics: BBWI - Bath & Body Works Inc. (NYS), FLMX - Franklin FTSE Mexico ETF (ETF), HPE - Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. (NYS), MYE - Myers Industries Inc. (NYS), NVR - NVR Inc. (NYS), O - Realty Income Corp. (NYS), questions from our YouTube channel viewers: ELS - Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc. (NYS), and TPL - Texas Pacific Land Corp. (NYS); plus Luke's market wrap, and Lukes's talking points: 'U.S. Producer Prices' and 'Stablecoins'

Long-term financial growth can be supported by good debt, while bad debt typically carries high costs and offers limited financial benefits.

Today's Stocks & Topics: FPI - Farmland Partners Inc. (NYS), DASH - DoorDash Inc. (NAS), OPRA - Opera Ltd. ADR (NAS), CASY - Casey's General Stores Inc. (NAS), questions from our YouTube channel viewers: CAL - Caleres Inc. (NYS), and NUCL vs URNG - ; plus Justin's market wrap, and Justin's talking points: 'Bank Performance'-- mega vs regional, and 'What Is Dutch Disease?'-- The U.S. exports dollars and takes on debt... (Justin explains)

In an effort to boost American manufacturing, President Trump has warned Apple to shift production stateside or face a 25% tariff on imported devices.

Today's Stocks & Topics: IHI - iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF (ETF), CAT - Caterpillar Inc. (NYS), CPRT - Copart Inc. (NAS), AEVA - Aeva Technologies Inc. (NAS), a question from our YouTube channel viewers: PGR - Progressive Corp. (NYS); plus Justin's market wrap, and Justin's talking points: 'Earnings Season'.

The U.S. is facing mounting risks of higher inflation, rising interest rates, and a potential fiscal crisis if Congress fails to address expiring tax cuts, discretionary spending caps, and other looming fiscal deadlines in 2025.

Today's Stocks & Topics: ENVX - Enovix Corp. (NAS), IQV - IQVIA Holdings Inc. (NYS), SCCO - Southern Copper Corp. (NYS), VGT - Vanguard Information Technology ETF (ETF), BCC - Boise Cascade Co. (NYS), CCJ - Cameco Corp. (NYS), a question from our YouTube channel viewers: ENVA - Enova International Inc. (NYS); plus Luke's market wrap, and Luke's talking points: 'Tariffs and Fed Rate', and 'Risky ETFs'; plus oil and metal prices and a preview of the KPP Premium Newsletter.

Many "Gen Xers" will have little inheritance, so they should prioritize their own retirement savings, debt reduction, and financial planning.

Today's Stocks & Topics: NUKZ - Range Nuclear Renaissance Index ETF, INQQ - INQQ The India Internet ETF (ETF), VTTSX - Vanguard Target Retirement 2060 Fund Investor (FUND), FNDF - Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF (ETF), a listener question about CDs and T-Bills, a question from our YouTube channel viewers: BJ - BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc. (NYS); plus Justin's market wrap, and Justin's talking points: 'Ponzi Finance' -- "When uncertainty rises, being able to finance yourself with your own cash flow becomes very important."; and the 50% Copper Tariffs.

Nuclear energy is experiencing unprecedented growth, offering investors opportunities in uranium miners, utilities, ETFs, and next-generation small modular reactor companies.

Today's Stocks & Topics: PDI - PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund (FUND), SMPL - Simply Good Foods Co. (NAS), CVCO - Cavco Industries Inc. (NAS), a listener question about corporate bonds, a question from our YouTube channel viewers: NEE; plus Justin's market wrap, and Justin's talking point: Dallas Fed GDP Growth Report with respect to immigration dynamics.