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Planning to Work After Taking Social Security? It Could Hurt Your Benefits
Now more than ever, older adults are choosing to work later in life. Roughly half of baby boomers say they expect to continue working past age 70 or never retire at all, according to a 2023 report
1 Surprising Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Before It Grows 2,139%, According to Cathie Wood's Ark Invest
Just about every company on Earth pushed to incorporate artificial intelligence into their operations and products in 2023. Indeed, AI is driving massive increases in productivity for knowledge
Is the Stock Market Really Safe Right Now? Here's What History Says.
The stock market has been on a wild ride over the past few months, with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) soaring by more than 14% since late October and roughly 23% over the past year.
While this is an
Better Tech Stock: Palo Alto Networks vs. DocuSign
Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) and DocuSign (NASDAQ: DOCU) were both popular tech stocks during the buying frenzy in growth plays in 2021. But as that euphoria faded and inflation, rising
Are You Missing Out on This Energy Stock's Monster Dividend Raise?
Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ: FANG) has flown under the radar of many dividend investors. That's causing them to miss out on its high-octane dividend. The oil company pays a rapidly rising base
J.M. Smucker Is Known for Consumer Foods Such as Jellies and Ice Cream Toppings. But 71% of Its Profits Come From Different Product Categories Entirely.
In 1897, Jerome Monroe Smucker started selling apple butter out of an Ohio cider mill with a horse and wagon. This was the start of the J.M. Smucker (NYSE: SJM) company. And from these humble
Etsy Sells Over $13 Billion of Products to Its Customers Each Year, but Its Profits Come From a Different Place Entirely
Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) sells a lot of stuff. The e-commerce company, which specializes in unique and handmade goods, processed over $13 billion of transactions in each of the last two fiscal years.
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5 Stocks You Can Confidently Invest $500 in Right Now
It's a new year, the best time yet to start investing. After all, compounding does its best work late. The sooner you start, the more wealth you'll build over time.
One of my favorite aspects of
Where Will Ford's Stock Price Be in 2024?
Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian evaluates Ford's (NYSE: F) prospects for 2024 and gives a stock price prediction.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Jan. 4, 2024. The video was
1 Analyst Thinks This Cheap Bank Stock Can Double From Here: Is It a Buy?
Citigroup (NYSE: C) Chief Executive Officer Jane Fraser has been making moves to turn the sprawling bank into a leaner, more profitable business. The bank has made several moves in recent years to
3 Reasons to Choose a Roth 401(k) for Your Retirement Savings in 2024
The start of a new year is a great time to pledge to better your long-term financial picture. And that might include signing up for a retirement plan.
Now in that regard, you have choices. Anyone
This Stock Gained Over 800% in 2023. Is It Time for Investors to Take Profits and Move On?
Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) made headlines in late 2022 when the business appeared to be on the verge of bankruptcy. It ended up surviving, and investors have been handsomely rewarded, but it could be time
The Best Argument for Claiming Social Security at Age 65
When should I file for Social Security retirement benefits? That's one of the biggest questions that Americans in their 60s must address.
To be sure, different answers will be right for different
New to the Stock Market in 2024? Get Started With This Simple Warren Buffett Investing Strategy
If investing in the stock market is on your list of New Year's resolutions, you're making a great decision that your future self will thank you for.
Investing in the stock market might seem
My Top 10 Stocks for 2024 and Beyond
As 2024 begins, there are opportunities and threats across the market. Investors looking to set up their portfolios for success should look at more than what happened in 2023 and instead look at
Huge News for Tesla Stock Investors
Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian gives his opinion on what Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) numbers mean for investors and what's ahead for Tesla stock in 2024.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon
1 Undervalued Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy in Bunches for 2024
Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian highlights one artificial intelligence stock that is selling at an attractive valuation.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Jan. 4, 2024. The
Bitcoin ETFs Could Launch This Week. Here's How Much You'll Pay in Fees and Why It Might Be Worth It.
Thirteen spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs are currently awaiting approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Up to this point, the SEC has denied similar exchange-traded fund (ETF)
Take Warren Buffett's Advice: Don't Buy Any Stock in 2024 Unless It Passes This Test
Thinking about buying stocks as the new year begins? You might want to press the pause button.
No, I'm not recommending that you avoid the stock market altogether. That could prove to be a mistake
24 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold in 2024
It's the beginning of a new year. And that means many investors are looking for ideas for stocks to buy. The good news is that are plenty to be found.
Quite a few of those ideas for the new year
5 Top Stocks to Buy in January
Turning the calendar to a new year marks the perfect time for investors to reflect on where their portfolio has been and where they want it to go. Investors who regularly contribute new deposits
Surprise: 42% of Campbell's Profits Come From Something That Has Nothing to Do With Soup
In 1869, a commercial canner named Abraham Anderson joined forces with a vegetable vendor named Joseph Campbell. In no time, the duo had a hit product: canned beefsteak tomato soup. In 1922, the
Deep Dive: 1 No-Brainer Stock to Buy for This $100 Billion Market
Real-time data streaming is changing the way companies use information, and it's growing from a $60 billion market in 2022 to over $100 billion by 2025. In this video, Motley Fool contributor Jason
Riot Platforms Is Making Big Moves, but Is It Still a Buy in 2024?
In 2023, soaring Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) prices made investing in Bitcoin mining stocks a no-brainer. Bitcoin mining stock Riot Platforms (NASDAQ: RIOT), for example, is now up more than 300% during
This Elite High-Yield Dividend Stock Just Flexed Its Financial Strength
Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) is a financial fortress. The master limited partnership (MLP) has the highest credit rating in the midstream energy space. That allows it to raise capital at


