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3 Energy Income Stocks You Can Feel Good About Owning
While fossil fuels are vital to our economy, they can have an adverse impact on the environment. Because of that, investors can face an ethical dilemma of whether to put profits over principle.....
How Bank of America’s Balance Sheet Has Changed Since Brian Moynihan Became CEO
Last week, the CEO of Bank of America (NYSE: BAC), Brian Moynihan, presented at a conference hosted by the bank. He covered a lot of ground, but focused in particular on the bank's progress since....
3 Things You Need to Know About Intel Corp.'s New Gaming Chips
Late on Sept. 24, chip giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) announced a new family of chips code-named Coffee Lake, targeted at the desktop personal-computer market. This volley of chips, which seem....
4 Reasons You’re Not Saving Money
Though Americans are technically doing a better job of saving now than in past years, most of us still have a lot of catching up to do. In fact, an estimated 57% of U.S. adults have yet to....
Obamacare Lives! Here's What to Expect Now
Barring nothing short of a last-second miracle, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), known better as Obamacare, is going to be around for at least a little while longer as America's healthcare law of....
3 Stocks to Hold for the Next 20 Years
Twenty years is a very long time. On average, it's a period of time that will include a handful of bear and bull markets, several elections, major wars and conflicts, and periods of economic....
7 Common Credit Card Myths
Seventy-two percent of American consumers have at least one credit card, according to Federal Reserve data. Despite their popularity, there is quite a bit about credit cards that many Americans....
That's No Fun: Why Toys "R" Us Filed for Chapter 11
In this segment from the Motley Fool Money radio show, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser, Total Income's Ron Gross, and Motley Fool Pro and Options' Jeff Fischer consider the....
Why I Both Love and Hate J. C. Penney Company, Inc.
J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP) confounds me as a business.On a macro, companywide management level, I love what CEO Marvin Ellison has done. He's making the big moves that position his company for....
33 Jaw-Dropping Stats About Social Security
"Every day the increasing weight of years admonishes me more and more,that the shade of retirement is as necessary to me as it will be welcome." -- George Washington, Farewell Address A....
The 3 Biggest Dividend Yields in the Oil Patch
Like massive dividend yields? Who doesn't? Sadly, they've become a thing of the past among independent oil-and-gas exploration and production companies. While industry bigwig ConocoPhillips (NYSE:....
3 Common Mortgage Myths, Debunked
Ninety-three percent of American adults believe that owning a home is part of the American dream, and 81% believe that owning a home increases financial stability, according to a recent survey by....
5 Good Ways to Go Broke in Retirement
More seniors than ever are staying in the workforce for longer, in part because many older Americans have little retirement savings. A number of factors are contributing to the financial shortfall....
The Biggest Threat to Social Security Isn't Trump -- It's This Man
Since the first monthly benefit was paid in 1940, Social Security has helped to provide a financial foundation for seniors during retirement. A majority of seniors rely on Social Security for at....
The Biggest Unanswered Question in the Trump Tax Plan
The Trump administration and congressional Republicans released their latest framework for tax reform earlier this week, finally pushing forward a key campaign plank on which the president rallied....
Red Hat Inc. Is on a Roll
This week, Red Hat (NYSE: RHT) delivered another batch of solid proof that its unique business model makes sense. Pairing the concept of open-source software development with high-quality support....
Why CenturyLink Shareholders Have Nothing to Worry About (for Now)
Recently, I wrote about a possible delay in the CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL)-Level 3 Communications (NYSE: LVLT) merger, and the accompanying actions taken by activist hedge fund Corvex Management. As....
Is Boston Beer About to Be Acquired?
When Boston Beer Company (NYSE: SAM) announced better-than-expected second-quarter results in late July, shares surged as much as 22% the following day -- and with good reason. Boston Beer's....
Better Buy: Synaptics vs. Cypress Semiconductor
Investors in chipmakers Synaptics (NASDAQ: SYNA) and Cypress Semiconductor (NASDAQ: CY) have a different story to tell this year. These two semiconductor specialists have enjoyed varying fortunes....
General Dynamics Embarks on a Long, and Lucrative, Underwater Mission
It has begun -- the program that could blow a hole in the U.S. Navy's shipbuilding budget for years to come. The effort to replace the entire U.S. strategic, nuclear-missile armed, nuclear-powered....
5 Fast Facts About 5-Bagger Franco-Nevada
Franco-Nevada Corp. (NYSE: FNV) may not be the first name that comes to mind when you think about precious metal stocks, but you'd be stunned at how the stock has outperformed more popular names....
How Honda Will Take On Tesla: By Being Honda
In a surprise, Honda (NYSE: HMC) said that it will unveil an all-electric sports car at the Tokyo Motor Show on Oct. 25 -- and it released the "teaser" illustration you see below. This will be the....
Better Buy: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. vs. Target
In one corner stands Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE: WMT), heavyweight champ of the U.S. retail industry with nearly $500 billion in annual sales. In the other corner is Target (NYSE: TGT) -- an underdog....
3 Growth Dividend Stocks for September
Dividends that grow long term can be a source of great cash flow and overall returns for investors who can find stocks that are built to last. But finding companies with durable cash flows and the....
Oil and Gas Stock Roundup: Optimism Ignites Offshore Drillers
Crude oil continued its bull run this week, finishing up slightly more than 1%, putting it up double digits for the quarter and more than 20% above its low point in June. The positive finish....