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The 2025 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Is Almost Official. Here's How Much Retirement Benefits Could Increase Next Year
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) just released the second of three data points that will determine how much more retirees will receive in Social Security retirement benefits next year.
The
Realty Income: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Realty Income (NYSE: O), a real estate investment trust (REIT), has been in existence for 55 years. It currently generates rental income from almost 15,500 properties.
REITs date back to 1960 when
I've Never Maxed Out a 401(k). Here's Why I Still Feel Good About My Retirement
Maxing out your 401(k) is one of the most rewarding retirement planning moves you can make. It involves setting aside a whopping $23,000 today ($30,500 if you're 50+). That could grow to be worth
The 2025 Social Security COLA Could Be Lower Than Expected – Here's Why
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, is based on third-quarter inflation data. We just got a look at the numbers from August, and here's what they tell us about the raise Social
3 Reasons to Buy Amazon Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is the world's fourth-largest company by market cap, but it's the classic case of winners keep on winning. Missed the chance to buy it before it minted millionaires? You can
1 Unstoppable Stock That Could Join Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta in the $1 Trillion Club
The U.S. economy has a history of producing the world's most valuable companies. United States Steel became the first-ever $1 billion company in 1901, and 117 years later, Apple became the first
Is Nvidia Stock Recession-Proof? The Answer Might Surprise You.
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock has gone from blowing away the stock market in the first half of the year to whipsawing back and forth on seemingly small news items.
It's unusual to see swings that
Where Will Polestar Automotive Stock Be in 3 Years?
Polestar Automotive (NASDAQ: PSNY) has disappointed a lot of investors since its market debut. The electric vehicle (EV) maker, which was spun off from Volvo, went public by merging with a special
How Much Will Coca-Cola Pay Out in Dividends This Year?
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) has surged to new highs this year after reporting strong earnings results. The company is seeing healthy demand for its products, and growing revenue and profits should keep the
Could Palantir Stock Help You Become a Millionaire?
Palantir (NYSE: PLTR) has emerged as one of the stock market's artificial intelligence (AI) darlings.
The tech company is known for its complex data analytics platforms. It got its start in the
Time to Sell These 3 Stocks?
When you manage your own portfolio, it is important to monitor your positions to make sure they aren't overvalued.
In today's video, I will look at three stocks that appear overvalued and determine
This Is the Average Social Security COLA Since 2014
Next month is going to be a big one for retirees, as the Social Security Administration (SSA) will announce the upcoming cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025.
The announcement is currently
First-Look Stocks: Is This Space Start-Up Set to Skyrocket?
In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe take a first look at Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ: LUNR) and share their insights about the prospects for the small space start-up
Rewarding Dividends: 3 Stocks That Pay Out No Matter What
Companies around the world paid a record $606.1 billion in dividends to their shareholders during the second quarter -- 8.2% more than the prior-year period. Nearly 90% of dividend-paying companies
NuScale Power Is Great. Here's Why You Shouldn't Buy It.
NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) is at the leading edge of the nuclear power sector. It is doing great things and making important progress toward its goal of mass-producing small-scale modular nuclear
1 New Weight Loss Drug Stock to Buy Now With $1,000 and Hold for 5 Years or More
If you have $1,000 that you don't really need for some immediate expense, or aren't saving it for a big ticket purchase, putting that amount to work by investing it may be a solid option. With
2 Unstoppable Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now for Less Than $200
Putting your money in the stock market, no matter the economic backdrop, can help you deliver your long-term financial goals. While the recent volatility in stocks is making some investors antsy
1 Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock That's Not Currently Facing a DOJ or SEC Probe
In new and exciting fields like artificial intelligence (AI), it can be difficult to separate the good from the bad. From investment advisors to the companies themselves, there has been a slew of
3 Beaten-Down Semiconductor Stocks That Are Crucial to Nvidia's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Growth
In today's video, I discuss why and how Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) highly depends on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) and two other semiconductor stocks. Check out the short video to learn
2 of the Safer Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever
There is no risk-free investment, and any claim to the contrary is probably a scam. But some businesses look solid enough to still be strong in five, 10, or even 20 years. Companies in this category
Where Will fuboTV Stock Be in 5 Years?
On the surface streaming-TV outfit fuboTV (NYSE: FUBO) looks like a winner. Conventional cable television is expensive, but streaming this same programming via a broadband connection is a more
Lucid Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
When it went public in 2021, many investors hailed Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) as the "next Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA)." The luxury electric vehicle (EV) maker attracted a lot of attention for two reasons
2 Cheap Tech Stocks to Buy Right Now
You can define a "cheap stock" in many ways, but there's nothing quite as classic as a growth stock changing hands at a low valuation ratio. With that in mind, I highly recommend taking a closer
Adobe Stock Drops on Disappointing Guidance. Wasn't Artificial Intelligence (AI) Supposed to Boost Its Business?
In this video, I will go over Adobe's (NASDAQ: ADBE) third-quarter earnings report. Check out the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.
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Investing in Biotech or Pharma Stocks? Pay Attention to These 3 Things and You'll Win More
Investing in biopharma stocks isn't for everyone. Between the need to comprehend subtle medical or scientific factors to the often Byzantine world of clinical and regulatory catalysts, there is an


