Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Thomas J. Brock is a CFA and CPA with more ...

Welcome to Burning Questions, the EarthBeat feature that takes on those questions smoldering in your mind about climate change and religion — from the basics to more complex, and everything in between ...

1 John 5:17 (RSV) explicitly differentiates a mortal sin from a less serious one: “All wrongdoing is sin, but there is sin which is not mortal” (KJV: “not unto death”). Denying this would be ...

Sin stocks feature goods/services considered unethical, like tobacco or gambling. These stocks often perform well financially, with stable dividends and demand. Investors can avoid sin stocks using ...

There are some pretty atrocious sins out there, but, without exception, they're all forgivable. Christians ultimately believe that no sin is beyond God's forgiveness and, by recognizing our utter ...

First of all, what is this thing called sin? Some might say it is doing something that is wrong based on your beliefs. Some might say it is hurting someone else. Others may believe they have never ...

It may not be great to have too many vices. But it sure feels good to profit from them. Enter: sin stocks. In the following, I will define what sin stocks are. Look at the various sectors under which ...