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A workplace 401(k) can be a great account to invest in. But you may not want to max out the contributions you're allowed to make to it. Instead, there may be a better strategy.

Here's what it is

Cathie Wood finds herself in a place that she hasn't been in a long time. The founder and CEO of Ark Invest is trouncing the market in 2023, something that she hasn't done since her breakout 2020

Value stocks are poised for another strong year. The core reason is that companies with stable free cash flows, strong balance sheets, and an established competitive moat are better equipped to

Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE: BIPC) (NYSE: BIP) is an incredible company. The global infrastructure operator has delivered a 16.5% annualized total return since its inception in 2008. That has

Cathie Wood didn't head into the holiday weekend empty-handed. The CEO, founder, and chief investment officer of Ark Invest made some portfolio moves on Friday, adding to three of her existing

The stock market has done a good job so far in 2023 of recovering from last year's big declines. However, investors have seemed to get a little more nervous recently, and it appeared that the

To afford a dividend, companies must make consistent profits, preferably via a business model that won't need to change significantly over time. That means they're often priced at a premium because

Since its creation in 2015, Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) has made serious progress. However, when we look a little deeper into why Ethereum was able to put up a 13,000% increase, there are three reasons

Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET) has grown significantly over the years. The master limited partnership (MLP) has spent billions of dollars buying and building additional midstream assets. This investment

It's extremely important to have savings for retirement. And the sooner you start working on building yours, the better.

Social Security will only replace about 40% of your preretirement income if

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) management says it's time for a shift in strategy for Instagram and Facebook's Reels feature.

Since launching Reels on Instagram in 2020, Meta quickly scaled the

Wall Street in general took a small step back for the sixth trading week of 2023. My "three stocks to avoid," which I thought were going to lose to the market in the past week -- Zoetis (NYSE: ZTS)

Growth investing is starting to tiptoe back after falling out of favor last year. Many growth stocks that tanked in 2022 are gaining momentum in 2023. Some of these companies still look risky in the

When you are getting ready to claim your Social Security benefits, there are three rules you should be prepared to live by. If you break any of them, you could find yourself facing financial

The market isn't officially in bull territory, but recent gains have investors excited that one could be near. Whether it happens in 2023 or thereafter, a bull market is inevitable. That means

Growth investors have some phenomenal opportunities following the 2022 bear market. With many tech stocks down big, there are some huge potential returns available to savvy investors who buy the

Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) has excellent near-term prospects as fiscal spending has soared since the pandemic. This video will answer if Caterpillar is an excellent dividend stock to buy for passive

Very few investors paid attention to the artificial intelligence (AI) platform C3.ai (NYSE: AI) in 2022, as there was little interest in a speculative unprofitable growth company with the Federal

Starting Social Security is a big deal. And you get choices as to when to do it.

The earliest age you can sign up for Social Security is 62, but you're not entitled to your full monthly benefit

The healthcare industry has long proven itself to be a resilient place for investors to park their cash. If you're looking for tried-and-true companies that have a robust track record of enriching

Upstart’s (NASDAQ: UPST) stock surged 28% on Feb. 15 after the online lending company posted its fourth-quarter report. Its revenue fell 52% year over year to $147 million, but still beat analysts’

Motley Fool contributor Will Healy explains why he owns Pubmatic (NASDAQ: PUBM) stock. This advertising technology play is small yet it knows how to generate a profit.

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Earnings season is in full swing, and we recently learned that companies have seen their earnings decline. According to data from FactSet, the blended earnings for S&P 500 companies fell 4.9% in the

Becoming a successful investor doesn't require a crystal ball: All you need is a viable theme for your investment thesis and a long-term investing mindset. More times than not with these two

The past year has been a wild ride for the stock market, and if you're nauseated by the roller coaster of ups and downs, you're not alone.

Volatility is tough to stomach, especially when many