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Are you truly ready to dive into a handful of stocks and then sit on them for years -- maybe even decades -- in search of future fortune?

It's OK if you aren't. For some people, navigating the

There's a reason workers are encouraged to do what they can to save for retirement. Without a nest egg, retirement could become a period that's laden with financial stress.

If you're an average

Over the past decade, shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) have soared 448%. This stellar performance crushes the returns of both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite Index by huge margins

HubSpot (NYSE: HUBS) has nearly doubled this year, but the company's fundamentals haven't changed a lot in that time. In fact, they may be getting worse. In this video, Travis Hoium dives into the

We know Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has been cutting vehicle prices all year, but what's the impact on the industry? So far, legacy competitors don't seem to be hurt, but EV competitors have been. In this

One of the hottest topics on investors' minds in the past couple years has been inflation. Rising prices across the economy, which came to the forefront about two years ago in a surprising fashion,

If you've given up hope that Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) stock might bounce back anytime soon, that's an understandable decision. It's not just down 70% from its late-2021 peak. Etsy shares have been

Mobileye Global (NASDAQ: MBLY) is often considered a top play on the semi-autonomous and autonomous vehicle markets for two simple reasons. First, the Israeli company is the world's top producer of

Many investors are attracted to the high dividend yields of telecom giants Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and AT&T (NYSE: T), but the reality is that these stocks haven't delivered strong total returns for

After cratering in 2022 as a result of rapidly rising interest rates and a risk-off sentiment from investors, the cryptocurrency market has bounced back this year. And this might draw renewed

While the artificial intelligence (AI) hype cycle has driven some stock prices through the roof, others have only seen a modest gain or none at all. But some of these companies will still benefit

Though AI software has been around for decades, generative AI has recently captured the attention of the world. The ability to issue a command in simple text, and for software to create a response

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) tracks the performance of 500 large-cap American businesses. Its constituents span all 11 market sectors and the index covers about 80% of the total market

Hydrogen stocks have grown a lot in recent years, but they're having a problem turning revenue growth into profits. In this video, Travis Hoium covers the industry's growth, its margin challenges

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is entering a transition phase from high margins to lower margins with higher competition. With that in mind, investors need to hear more about how much Tesla will prioritize

Upstart's (NASDAQ: UPST) stock skyrocketed during the buying frenzy in growth stocks throughout 2021. The online lending marketplace went public at $20 on Dec. 16, 2020, and its shares hit an

With federal student loan payments set to restart in October for the first time in more than three years, borrowers will likely see advertisements for student loan refinancing. But as I explain in

Higher interest rates have weighed on the value of dividend-paying stocks. That has pushed up their dividend yields, allowing investors to generate a lot more passive investment income.

For example

What a difference a few months makes. After being beaten down for much of last year, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock has come roaring back, with shares up 200% (as of this writing) thus far in 2023

Social Security tax is one of several taxes withheld from Americans' paychecks, and many people don't understand where the numbers come from. In this video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel

Costco's (NASDAQ: COST) revenue and earnings figures for its fiscal 2023 third quarter (ended May 7) might have disappointed Wall Street analysts, but this is still a great business. It has a loyal

There's a reason financial experts warn people not to retire on Social Security alone. Those benefits will generally replace about 40% of your pre-retirement wages if you're an average earner. And

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian discusses why investors are so excited about Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) stock right now.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of June 21, 2023. The video

The past several months have been confusing for many investors. While the stock market has been on its way up, many experts are still calling for a recession later this year.

The S&P 500 has surged

The rise of e-commerce heavyweight Amazon over the past couple of decades has highlighted how the retail landscape is noticeably changing. A better experience, with lower prices, fast shipping, and