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It might not seem like it at the moment, but 2022 has been a blessing in disguise for long-term investors.

Even though the 2022 bear market has delivered some painful unrealized losses over a short

If you've heard the rumors that Social Security is on the verge of bankruptcy, you should know that they're grossly exaggerated.

Yes, Social Security is facing some financial challenges. In the

Out with the old, in with the new. Many Americans will be glad to move past 2022 and begin a new year. And they only have a week left before they'll do so.

Retirees, in particular, have an extra

Social Security plays a vital role in financial planning for the tens of millions of working Americans and their families. As you contemplate how you'll make ends meet in retirement, you'll

Companies that have managed to beat the market and stay in the green during this challenging year are rare, but they exist. But investors shouldn't rush to buy shares of such companies for that

In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analyst Jason Moser discusses:

Motley Fool producer Ricky Mulvey talks with Eddie Alterman, host of the Car Show podcast, about the used car market and how GM is

With high inflation and the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes spooking the market, 2022 hasn't been the best year for growth stocks. That said, the bear market has created plenty of chances for

A perfect storm has hit memory chip maker Micron (NASDAQ: MU). Following a period of soaring demand and strong pricing during the pandemic, the bottom is now falling out of the memory chip markets.

One of the best ways to make money in the market is by getting in on a stock before everyone else does. That method carries risk, though, as lesser-known biotech stocks are often not profitable and

In this podcast, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner recommends five casual games and five heavier strategy games to put under a tree or break out with your friends and family when they visit.

To

In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analyst Jason Moser discusses:

Jason and Motley Fool contributor Matt Frankel review some bold predictions they made last year and share some predictions about

Both Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) and BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ) stocks are beating the market in 2022, and it isn't hard to see why. Consumers are focused on saving money, and an

Buying shares of a company that makes plastic packaging may not sound like the most exciting investment out there. But there's nothing boring about the kind of returns that Berry Global Group (NYSE:

It's a scary time to be an investor, with the markets languishing and the threat of additional interest rate hikes next year weighing on stock prices. In this environment, it is important to control

Over the past few years, unmistakable buzz has surrounded autonomous vehicle technology as start-ups and major manufacturers are both battling to be king of a new frontier.

However, with Ford Motor

Investing amid a market downturn has its advantages and drawbacks. On the one hand, it is not difficult to find stocks trading at much more attractive prices. However, it can be challenging to

There's a lot of uncertainty as we head into 2023. Interest rates have risen sharply to combat high inflation, making investors increasingly worried we could experience an economic downturn in the

In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analyst Jim Gillies discusses:

Motley Fool host Alison Southwick and Motley Fool personal finance expert Robert Brokamp answer listeners' questions about how many

In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analyst Bill Mann discusses:

In addition, Motley Fool host Alison Southwick and Motley Fool personal finance expert Robert Brokamp analyze the ins and outs of

Mauro Porcini is the chief design officer at PepsiCo and the author of The Human Side of Innovation: The Power of People in Love with People.

Motley Fool producer Ricky Mulvey caught up with Porcini

In investing, short-term volatility often leads to long-term opportunities. This means that deep bear markets in stocks in the near term can result in valuations that are detached from reality.

But

Liz Young is the head of investment strategy for digital financial services company SoFi. Fool.com editor/analyst Mary Long caught up with Young to talk about:

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There's a lot of talk that the economy could be heading toward a recession in 2023. The Federal Reserve has continued raising interest rates to cool off inflation, which has already started to slow

Six Flags' (NYSE: SIX) stock has fallen by roughly 50% so far in 2022. That decline was driven by a number of issues, but a big piece of the story is that management began a major overhaul of the

It's been a wild 12 months for biotech company Bluebird Bio (NASDAQ: BLUE). The gene-editing specialist initially wasn't even sure it had enough funds to complete the fiscal year, but since then, it