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How Medicaid Works
One of the touchiest aspect of the House and Senate healthcare reform bills was the proposal to cut federal funding to Medicaid. To understand why this had so many people in both parties up in arms
3 Top Dividend Stocks in Property Management
Owning property can be a wonderful investment, especially as a source of recurring income. But for a variety of reasons, financial and otherwise, buying and managing a property isn't a viable
What Will Happen to Teck Resources Ltd's Energy Business?
Diversified Canadian miner, Teck Resources Ltd (NYSE: TECK), is getting a big boost lately from improving met coal sales. While that key market has, rightly, taken center stage lately, the company's
3 Dividend Healthcare Stocks
The rapid aging of the world's population should ensure that demand for healthcare products and services remains on the rise for decades to come. But how can income investors take advantage of the
3 Stocks That Could Put Alibaba's Returns to Shame
If you've bought products on e-commerce sites like Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) there's a good chance you've bought something that was made in China courtesy of a manufacturer found by using Alibaba (NYSE:
Forget the Kitchen -- Middleby's Being Taken Out to the Woodshed
The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD), an industry leader in equipment for professional kitchens, released financial results for the second time in as many quarters that caused investors to sell
5 Things You Didn't Know About Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) has been a household name for more than a generation, ever since the company toppled Sears in the late 1980s to become the nation's largest retailer, and it hasn't
You Got a Bad Performance Review. Now What?
Many companies have a practice of conducting performance reviews for employees, whether it's once a year or once a quarter. But what happens when your review is loaded with negative feedback? Here's
3 Stocks You'll Brag About Owning Someday
Some investments become living legends. The biggest winners started small, quiet, and maybe even hated before finding that golden business vein that led to 500% returns in a decade.The trick with
Why You Should Be Saving More Than 10% of Your Income Toward Retirement
For years, financial experts have urged employees to save 10% of their income and put it toward retirement. While 10% may be a simple and straightforward goal to pursue, in reality it may not be
7 States that Tax the Poor the Most
Image source: Getty Images.As the adage goes, in life, there are only two sureties -- death and taxes. If you're poor and find yourself living in one of these seven states, you'll see your pocketbook
3 Stocks That Could Soar More Than Priceline
Long-term investors in the Priceline Group (NASDAQ: PCLN) are sitting pretty. Anyone smart enough to pick up shares of the travel giant a decade ago is currently sitting on a gain of more than 2,310%
Why Tesla Investors Should Hope Porsche's Electric Car Is Great
It's no secret that Porsche is going electric. The first all-electric Porsche is undergoing testing now, and it's expected to go into production by 2019.It's also no secret that Porsche's
Despite Investors' Fears, Nordstrom, Inc. Remains Rock Solid
Department store stocks have plunged this year, as investors have started to fear that mall-based retailers will be unable to stabilize their sales.Yet while Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) isn't completely
Will a Chinese Automaker Buy Fiat Chrysler Automobiles?
Shares of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (NYSE: FCAU) jumped 8.5% on Monday after trade publication Automotive News reported that at least one Chinese automaker may be interested in buying most or all of
3 Game-Changing Small-Cap Healthcare Stocks
The ability to shake up patient treatment could mean big bucks for Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: TTPH), NovoCure (NASDAQ: NVCR), and Exact Sciences (NASDAQ: EXAS). Should you be buying shares in
Why Wynn Resorts Is Still a Growth Stock
Shares of Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) have surged 55% higher in 2017, driven by a recovery in Macau and renewed confidence that projects in Las Vegas and Boston will pay off in the end. And with
5 Things Weibo Management Wants You to Know
Weibo (NASDAQ: WB) delivered another strong quarter with its August 9 earnings report, growing monthly active users (MAUs) 28% and daily active users (DAUs) 26% over the prior-year period. The
Millennials Aren't Watching TV. Buy These Stocks (Not Netflix) to Profit.
It's no secret that people don't watch as much TV as they used to. Millennials, in particular, are leading the way when it comes to cord-cutting and watching less broadcast television in favor of
Apple's Upcoming HomePod Could Be in Short Supply at Launch
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) officially announced in June that it would be jumping into the smart speaker market with its Siri-powered HomePod. The Mac maker is hoping to start shipping the device in
Why Blue Apron Holding Inc. Climbed Today
Shares of Blue Apron Holding Inc. (NYSE: APRN) continued to recover today from last week's drubbing following an earnings report that flashed some red flags. The stock closed up 5.4%.The recovery was
After the "Dark Tower" Flop: Grading Sony's 2017 Box Office Performance So Far
Hollywood has had a disappointing summer at the box office, with domestic ticket sales down roughly 12% compared to the same stretch in 2016, and movie theaters certainly didn't get much help from
Can You Trust Your Financial Advisor?
There is a disconnect in the financial industry, and it is yet to be resolved.The problem is that too many people who work as financial advisors aren't legally required to have their clients' best
3 High-Yield ETFs for Retirees
Income is the lifeblood of retirement, but by definition, once you quit working, your income will be coming from new sources -- like your portfolio. To cover your needs, you could regularly sell some
The 3 Stocks on the MFM Team's Radar This Week
In this Motley Fool Money podcast segment, host Chris Hill asks Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger, and Total Income's Ron Gross to tell us about the companies they have their