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3 Creative Ways We Could Fix Social Security
Social Security has plenty of money in reserves to pay out current benefits, but this isn't expected to last. In fact, the most recent estimates predict that Social Security will run out of money....
5 Medicare Advantage Rules to Live By
Also known as Medicare Part C, Medicare Advantage plans are offered by private insurance companies, and are designed to cover participants' Medicare Parts A (hospital insurance) and Part B....
Retired? Don't Dump Your Stocks
For years, seniors have been told to unload their stocks once they reach retirement and move over to safer investments -- namely, bonds. And to an extent, that advice still makes sense. Because....
3 CEOs and Their Best Career Moves
"I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my....
Here's How Much Congress' Inaction on Social Security Could Cost You
Social Security is arguably the most important social program in this country for seniors. That could change if medical care inflation keeps outpacing the national inflation rate in the future,....
3 Stocks That Could Soar More Than Netflix
Few companies have done more for their shareholders over the last decade than Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX). The streaming giant has provided investors with a total return of 6,740%, which is big enough....
How Amazon Surprised Everyone With Its Official Debut in Brick-and-Mortar Retail
Late last year, buzz was building that Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) would be diving headlong into a brick-and-mortar store network that would eventually add up to as many as 2,000 locations. And on....
The Most Important IRA Chart You'll Ever See
Figuring out how to pay for retirement is something millions of people stress over every day. This is especially true for those who won't be counting on a significant amount of income from a....
3 Stable Stocks for Conservative Investors
Not every investor is after the next home run stock. In fact, plenty simply want to own companies that have stable operations and offer up predictable returns.So which stocks do we think are a....
What Do Differences in Share Classes Mean to Investors?
In this clip from Motley Fool Answers, the cast tackles the topic of share classes. Some types have more voting rights -- and some have none at all -- but does that significantly change the....
Broadcom Expects Content Gains Next Quarter
Semiconductor supplier Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) reported its fiscal third-quarter results after the market closed on Aug. 24. All segments reported growth, with wireless communications and....
VMware Boosts Its Guidance After a Strong Quarter
Virtualization solutions provider VMware (NYSE: VMW) reported its second-quarter results after the market closed on Aug. 24. License and services growth drove the top and bottom lines higher,....
The First Craft Brewer Just Got Bought Out. Can the Industry Still Survive?
Is nothing sacred? America's "first and oldest" craft brewer is no more. Anchor Brewing, which was founded in San Francisco in 1896, agreed to be bought out earlier this month by Japan's Sapporo....
Will Momo Stock Sink or Swim?
Chinese social media company Momo (NASDAQ: MOMO) recently posted impressive second-quarter earnings that crushed analyst estimates on the top and bottom lines. Yet the stock, which has already....
2 Reasons Altria Group Inc. Stock Could Rise
In a previous article, I laid out the bear case against Altria Group (NYSE: MO). Today, let's take a look at some ways the tobacco titan's stock could trend higher in the coming years.As the....
3 Financial Stocks You Can Keep Forever
Warren Buffett has famously said that "our favorite holding period is forever." To be clear, this doesn't necessarily mean that Buffett actually commits to holding any of his stocks forever.....
Why American Airlines Stock Rebounded 5% on Friday
Shares of American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) stock closed up 5.4% on Friday, mirroring -- but exceeding -- similar rebounds in the stock prices of United Continental Holdings and Delta Air Lines, up....
3 Reasons You Shouldn't Max Out Your 401(k)
When it comes to getting ahead on your retirement savings, most people advise saving as much money as possible and putting everything you have in your 401(k). But while the advice is....
Why Urban Outfitters, Pure Storage, and Adamas Pharmaceuticals Jumped Today
The week ended quietly for the major benchmarks. While stocks were generally mixed, there was little overall movement from where the session began. Investors watched the progress of a hurricane....
Whole Foods Market, Inc. to Lower Prices: What You Need to Know
Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) has all of the permissions in order to close on its acquisition of Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM), which was first announced in May. The acquisition will close on....
Why Urban Outfitters, Inc. Stock Popped Today
Shares of Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ: URBN) rose 8.1% on Friday after the company announced a new board appointment and share-repurchase program. More specifically on the latter, Urban Outfitters....
Why Ulta Beauty, Big Lots, and Veeva Systems Slumped Today
Friday was a relatively uneventful day on Wall Street, with the major benchmarks showing mixed results but never straying far from where they started the session. Without any big market-moving....
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Stocks climbed on Friday following a speech on financial stability by Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen, who warned against removing regulations implemented in the wake of the 2008 financial....
Looking Back at Our Missteps on Wal-Mart and Amazon
Mistakes will be a part of everyone's experience with investing. To embrace this idea, the Industry Focus team is looking back at some of the instances when they really missed the mark.In....
Veeva Systems Inc Has Another Strong Quarter, but Slower Growth Could Be on the Horizon
This earnings season, Veeva Systems (NYSE: VEEV) once again demonstrated why it has become a mainstay in the pharmaceutical industry. The company, which provides a cloud platform for companies to....