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September 4, 2025

The $1.4 Billion Powerball Lottery Odds vs. $2 in the Stock Market

With headlines buzzing about a $1.3 billion Powerball lottery jackpot (at the time of this writing), it is tempting to dream about striking it rich

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Market Commentary

September 2, 2025

Federal Reserve, AAII Sentiment, Valuations and more Stock News

The Prudent Speculator Weekly Commentary is expertly curated every week as a valuable resource for stock market news, investing tips, business insights, and economic trends

Determine Loan Payments with Our Custom Calculator

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September 1, 2025

Determine Loan Payments with Our Custom Calculator

When you are preparing to borrow, it pays to determine loan payments before you call a bank, credit union or online lender.   *Please note

Equity Investing

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August 26, 2025

The Comprehensive Guide to Equity Investing

Equities reward patience and discipline, offering potential long-term wealth creation to those who stay the course. If there is one lesson our decades of investing

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August 21, 2025

One Big Beautiful Bill

As part of our ongoing commitment to helping you navigate financial changes with confidence, we’re sharing a concise summary of the recently passed One Big

The Dividend Comeback: Why Income Stocks Matter Again in 2025

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August 18, 2025

Income Stocks Matter in 2025 – The Dividend Comeback

Over the past decade, Growth stocks (those with expensive relative valuations) have been in the spotlight as investors chased fast-rising Information Technology sector names. As

Market Commentary

Market Commentary

August 18, 2025

Volatility, Tariffs, Inflation and Valuations

The Prudent Speculator Weekly Commentary is expertly curated every week as a valuable resource for stock market news, investing tips, business insights, and economic trends

Market Commentary

Market Commentary

August 11, 2025

AAII Sentiment, Volatility, Inflation and the Value of Dividends

The Prudent Speculator Weekly Commentary is expertly curated every week as a valuable resource for stock market news, investing tips, business insights, and economic trends

Market Commentary

Market Commentary

August 4, 2025

Volatility, Inflation, Earnings and More Stock News

The Prudent Speculator Weekly Commentary is expertly curated every week as a valuable resource for stock market news, investing tips, business insights, and economic trends

5 Stock Metrics Every-Value Investor Should Track

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August 4, 2025

5 Stock Metrics Every Value Investor Should Track in 2025

Value investing in 2025 isn’t about chasing hype (tempting as it might be), it’s about using stock metrics to help unearth good companies that can

Market Commentary

Market Commentary

July 28, 2025

Earnings, Economic News, Interest Rates, AAII Sentiment and More

The Prudent Speculator Weekly Commentary is expertly curated every week as a valuable resource for stock market news, investing tips, business insights, and economic trends

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July 21, 2025

The TPS Guide to Building a Million-Dollar Portfolio

For many folks, having a million-dollar portfolio feels out of reach. But at The Prudent Speculator, we know that with discipline, patience and a trusted

Market Commentary

Market Commentary

July 21, 2025

Volatility, Economic News, Inflation, AAII Sentiment and More

  The Prudent Speculator Weekly Commentary is expertly curated every week as a valuable resource for stock market news, investing tips, business insights, and economic

Financial Independence

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July 15, 2025

What Does Financial Independence Really Mean?

  Whether you’re under 30 or over 50, you might wonder if financial independence is achievable. The term gets tossed around a lot by those

Market Commentary

Market Commentary

July 13, 2025

Bear Markets, Tariffs, Valuations and more Stock News

The Prudent Speculator Weekly Commentary is expertly curated every week as a valuable resource for stock market news, investing tips, business insights, and economic trends