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Social Security benefits look different than they did a month ago, thanks to the latest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). You might be sizing up how far your new, larger check will buy each month --

If you're feeling nervous about the stock market right now, you're far from alone. This year hasn't been easy, and periods of volatility are difficult to stomach -- even for seasoned investors.

The

Last year was the first time since 2018 that the Dow Jones Industrial Average recorded a loss. Macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds led the index to decline 8.9% in 2022. But not all Dow Jones

The energy sector offers investors some of the best opportunities to generate income. Many companies boast dividend yields significantly above the S&P 500's 1.7% average. 

Two standouts are Energy

Wall Street ran away from the tech sector in 2022. The Nasdaq Composite is down over 24% in the past year as inventors worry about the increasing cost of debt and a slowing economy. Software

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has been buying stocks left and right over the past few months, yet there's still one company that seems like a good fit for the famed investor's portfolio that

When electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) went public in late 2021, investors couldn't resist its compelling growth story. It had financial backing and electric delivery

It's no secret that the last year has been rough for crypto.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) are both down roughly 70% from their peaks, and Cardano and Solana have plummeted by

Shares of Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) and Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON) soared to record highs in 2021. The pandemic generated strong tailwinds for both companies as cooped-up consumers streamed more

Dutch Bros' (NYSE: BROS) business is growing rapidly, which is impressive given that it faces material competition in the coffee niche. If you are wondering where the chain will be in a year, the

When a company gets acquired, it's fairly common that its stock will pop because the acquiring company will pay a premium to sway shareholders' approval.

It is rare when a company publically signals

Finding young and growing tech stocks is crucial to any investor's portfolio. The explosive returns these investments can have on a portfolio can accelerate your financial goals faster than nearly

In this podcast, Bill Mann, director of small-cap research at The Motley Fool, joins Motley Fool producer Ricky Mulvey to discuss:

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Stocks have gotten clobbered over the past year. On the bright side, the sell-off pushed up dividend yields, making many of these investments more attractive. 

Three dividend stocks that stand out

Investors hardly need reminding that 2022 marked one of the worst years for investors in more than a decade. Each of the major stock market indexes fell into bear market territory, and the biggest

Retirement may be an exciting period of life to look forward to. But let's face it. There can be a lot of financial unknowns when it comes to retirement.

Will Social Security continue to pay

In this podcast, Motley Fool Senior Analyst Jason Moser discusses:

Motley Fool host Alison Southwick and Motley Fool personal finance expert Robert Brokamp talk with Stephanie Marini, CFP®, a

When the market had as bad a year as it did in 2022, there are bound to be some bargains lying around just waiting for investors to pick them up. The ones you should be looking for are those that

Will there be a recession in 2023? Quite a few experts think so. But that doesn't mean great investing opportunities can't be found.

We asked three Motley Fool contributors to identify smart stocks

Not many semiconductor companies manufacture their own chips anymore. Continually building and upgrading factories to keep up with the latest technology is an expensive proposition, to say the

Warren Buffett is one of the most quoted people in the investing world and for good reason. He can pack wisdom into a quick statement that stands the test of time. In this video, Travis Hoium and

In today's video, Jose Najarro and Nick Rossolillo discuss Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM), its recent earnings report, and how it wants to move 20% of its advanced manufacturing

One of the key pillars of investing is diversification. You should aim for diversity in sectors, company sizes, and geographies because you don't want your portfolio's chances for success to rely on

2023 could be another volatile year for investors, but that doesn't mean there won't be good buying opportunities. Dividend stocks are fantastic investments in a volatile market because they provide

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) owns a portfolio of stocks worth more than $300 billion, but many investors don't pay nearly enough attention to the company's 60+ operating businesses