Trading based on pattern recognition can supplement your fundamental analysis of an investment opportunity. Candlestick patterns, which are a type of technical analysis, can be used to help forecast which way a stock might go. Some of these patterns are moderately more complex than basic candlesticks—like hammers and dojis—which can be easily identified.

Here are 5 advanced candlestick patterns that you may be able to employ in your trading strategy.

When you get married, you tie an emotional and financial knot that you have to keep strong throughout your lives together. To start strong, set money expectations right away, make financial plans together, and then check in with each other regularly to keep your finances on track as things change.

“Don’t let disagreements about spending or different attitudes about money derail your newlywed bliss,” says Ann Dowd, CFP®, vice president at Fidelity. “Recognize that you are partners in financial planning, and take that partnership seriously.”

Here are five ways to help successfully unite your financial lives.

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2019 isn't lining up to be a blockbuster year for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in terms of deal value, relative to the prior 4 years. However, there were several megadeals, headlined by Occidental's (OXY) $54 billion purchase of Anadarko back in April.

If you have been investing in individual stocks long enough, you may have owned a stock of a company that has bought another company, or has been bought itself. Last year alone, 25,471 mergers and acquisitions were completed globally for both public and private firms, worth $2.3 trillion (see Number and value of M&A deals chart). That's in line with the last few years, which were also near record highs.

As the chart above also demonstrates, the level of M&A activity can be cyclical, tending to be somewhat correlated to the economic environment—factors like GDP growth, corporate earnings growth, interest rates, tax policy, and the regulatory environment....

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The Federal Reserve is unlikely to raise interest rates in 2020. Stay diversified and focus on credit quality. Investors should temper their expectations for return in 2020. Keep some dry powder in case volatility creates opportunities.

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When are you most likely to do a reality check on your overall financial health? Is it when your investments are doing well? Or is it when the markets are down and you're nervous? Chances are it is the latter, which may not be the optimal time to make investment decisions, particularly if emotions are high. That's why taking the time to do an annual review of your investments and other financial matters makes sense.

"Careful planning is essential in all economic climates, but it's particularly valuable in times of market turmoil," says Ann Dowd, CFP®, vice president at Fidelity. "Think of it as if you are planning for a road trip. That's not the time to check your brakes and tires. You do that before, so you know they are in good shape."

An annual financial checkup can take place at any time during the year and can help you better understand the "big picture" of your overall financial planning efforts. You can stop and think about your family's financial goals,...

You worked hard all your life, contributed regularly to your 401(k), and built a healthy balance. You may want to leave some of that money to your heirs. Of course, the last thing you want is for a big chunk to be taken out for taxes, or for your heirs to be left with a tax burden. In fact, 2 of the biggest tax considerations affecting how your 401(k) account will be distributed after you die are when the income tax is paid and by whom.

"After deciding who you want to inherit the money, the main objective is to reduce the tax bill," says Rodney Weaver, estate planning specialist for Fidelity Wealth Planning and Personal Trust. "Smart handling of 401(k) accounts can provide additional flexibility and leave your heirs a long-term, tax-advantaged investment account."

Note: For simplicity, this article will refer to 401(k)s, but unless otherwise noted, the information applies to 403(b) and governmental 457 plans as well.

Your credit score is an essential part of your finances. If you are interested in buying a home or a new vehicle with a loan, you may need to fix your credit score ASAP. The difference between an excellent credit score and a poor one can be worth tens of thousands of dollars over the life of a mortgage, if you can get approved at all. While fixing a credit score can take up to a decade, there are some steps you can take today to get your credit score on the mend. If you want to fix your credit score ASAP, follow along to learn more.

The outlook for investors in the 2020s will depend on how governments respond to a wave of retirees in the world's biggest economies. My base case is policymakers will "thread the needle" between inflation and deflation, and a diversified mix of stocks and bonds should continue to work well. For stocks, I would look for competitive yield and reasonable valuation. But it makes sense to protect against "tail risks." If you are concerned about inflation, consider Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) and commodities. If you're concerned about deflation, think about minimum volatility strategies and long-duration bonds.

Decisions about where to live can be complex and taxes are only one part of the equation. If you are limited by the new cap on real estate tax deductions, you may want to research the impact of relocating, along with other factors. It may make sense to contribute to both a traditional and a Roth IRA if you are eligible, so you have tax-free and taxable options when you withdraw the money in retirement. 529 savings plans can be a tax-efficient way to save for qualified education expenses. Not only does the money grow tax-deferred, it may come out tax-free if it's used for qualified education expenses.

The power of investing to build wealth and achieve long-term goals has been proven time and again. But not everyone takes full advantage. What separates the most successful investors from the rest?

Here are the 6 habits of successful investors that we've witnessed over the years—and how to make them work for you.

For many people, health savings accounts (HSAs) offer a tax-friendly way to pay medical bills. You can deduct your contributions to an HSA (even if you don't itemize), contributions made by your employer are excluded from gross income, earnings are tax free and distributions aren't taxed if you use them to pay qualified medical expenses. Plus, you can hold on to the account past your working years and use it tax-free for medical expenses in retirement. All-in-all, HSAs can be a great tool for covering your health care costs.

There are, however, a few HSA limitations and requirements that are adjusted for inflation each year. They apply to the minimum deductible for your health insurance plan, your annual out-of-pocket expenses and the amount you can contribute to an HSA for the year. If you're not in compliance with the restrictions in place for any particular year, then you can say goodbye to the HSA tax savings for that year.

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Whether you're planning a trip to a country across the globe or packing the car for a weekend road trip to a local campground, you can have a debt-free vacation with some careful planning.

It's easy to see how a vacation can blow up even the most carefully planned budget: In NerdWallet's 2018 Summer Spending Report, parents surveyed by Harris Poll planned to charge an average of $1,019 to credit cards for summer vacations.

To ease the stress of a vacation on your budget, start with a clear idea of your trip's scope—identifying expenses from the time you leave your home to the moment you return—and create a realistic spending limit. Then get creative to trim costs along the way.

While charitable donations by check or cash are the most common, giving long-term appreciated securities may have attractive tax benefits. Establishing a donor-advised fund (DAF) can be a particularly effective way to give. A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from an IRA can be used to satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD). Before undertaking any strategy, consult your legal, tax, or financial advisor.

Investors will benefit from understanding how electric vehicles and autonomous capabilities will disrupt the automotive industry over the next decade. This webinar will cover expectations on when and if fully autonomous vehicles become a reality, regulatory challenges/emission standards that could help support and/or deter these megatrends, and the implications for traditional supply-chain auto names and who are best/worst positioned.

We will discuss how the shift towards electric vehicles and the potential of autonomous cars are significantly increasing the technology content per vehicle, covering important trends in battery capabilities, 5G connectivity and more cameras and radar systems around the vehicle for autonomous capabilities.