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It's not a given that your employer will give you access to a 401(k) plan. And even if you have a 401(k), it's not a given that your employer will offer some type of matching incentive.

However

Building a $1 million retirement nest egg is still the default goal for many investors. Recent data suggests many of those nest creators still have plenty of building to do. According to research

After an incredible 2023 performance, Palantir (NYSE: PLTR) shares have taken a step back. At its peak, Palantir was up over 230% for 2023, but the stock now is 22% down from those levels.

Because

Unlike other indexes, the Dow Jones Industrial index (DJINDICES:^DJI) is an invite-only club. It includes 30 of the largest U.S. companies, but there are a few kickers that make for an odd index.

Combining hardware and subscriptions is a tough business, and Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) has felt that pain over the past three years. But this is a company that could be cash flow positive in a few

Stock investing doesn't need to be overly complicated. By buying and holding a low-cost fund that tracks the S&P 500, and subsequently reinvesting the dividends, investors would have grown their

Warren Buffett is known for his long-term investing style. Today, Legendary investor  -- nicknamed the Oracle of Omaha -- holds dozens of stocks via his holding company, Berkshire Hathaway.

I've

Semiconductor designer Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has made many millionaires in recent years. Its stock has more than tripled in the last year alone. Among stocks with a market cap of at least $50

It's important to do what you can to save well for retirement. Without a decent-size nest egg, you might be forced to largely get by on Social Security once you stop working. And given that those

America's billionaire fund managers are living proof that the stock market is an incredible wealth generator over the long term. Many of them continue to invest today, and their hedge funds, family

Investors avoided both Home Depot (NYSE: HD) and Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) stocks this past year as Wall Street turned its attention back toward high-growth tech businesses. That shift represents

In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst David Meier and host Deidre Woollard discuss:

What is the "snap test"? Motley Fool analyst Alicia Alfiere and host Ricky Mulvey explore this snappy way of

The rivalry between Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) and Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has persisted for decades. For most of that history, Intel was the world's largest semiconductor company, dominating

One of the biggest misconceptions about investing is that you need a ton of money. That's not true at all. You can start with a fraction of a share and add to it when you can. Even $500 is more than

You've no doubt heard a lot about the "Magnificent Seven" stocks. Each stock in this group -- Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta Platforms, and Tesla -- delivered gains of 48% or more

It's hard for me to pick my top favorite in many categories. Whether talking about actors, athletes, songs, singers, movies, or TV shows, I find it difficult to single one out as the best.

This

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has pioneered the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in autonomous driving. The company has also made significant advances in robotics, both in its factories and with its

Retiring comfortably is a dream many have, but studies show most people don't feel prepared. Relying solely on Social Security isn't a great plan considering the program only replaces about 40% of

Sea Limited (NYSE: SE) is often overlooked in the universe of e-commerce conglomerates. Although it is a much younger, smaller company than Amazon, its Shopee e-commerce arm holds a market lead in

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) made headlines recently when Microsoft leapfrogged over it as the world's most valuable company by market cap.

The iPhone company has had a challenging year, with macroeconomic

It can't be said enough times: A high yield isn't sufficient to make a stock a buy. A perfect case in point is Annaly Capital (NYSE: NLY), which has a massive 13.2% dividend yield.

If you're trying

Investing on Wall Street has been quite the adventure since this decade began, with all three major indexes alternating between bear and bull markets in successive years. Although the broad-based

While most people know Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) for its software and its services, the tech giant also manufactures various hardware products, including its own branded keyboards. Recently, the

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) was a top performer on the stock market in 2023 with eye-popping gains of 246%. The market rewarded the company handsomely for its impressive growth and

Managing your finances can be intimidating, particularly when you're first getting started. Only about half of U.S. states mandate personal financial literacy courses before graduating from high