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To encourage people to save and invest for retirement, the IRS allows for retirement accounts that provide tax breaks. Two of the three main varieties of retirement accounts, 401(k)s and traditional

Progress is a slow process, and so is accumulating wealth in the stock market. Investing in equities isn't a get-rich scheme, but in the long run, patience pays off. Or at least it does for those

If you follow the lead of many Wall Street investors -- including portfolio managers, equity strategists, chief investment officers, and other experts -- then you might want to consider adding some

In this video, Motley Fool contributor Tyler Crowe discusses why he owns A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) stock, and some potential risks that come with investing in it. He likes the business for its

One of the most important reasons to avoid investing in semiconductor stocks is because of industry cyclicity. As technology trends ebb and flow, spending on chips in the global economy can be

Meme stocks have been making a resurgence in recent weeks. Bed Bath & Beyond and AMC Entertainment Holdings, for instance, have experienced significant volatility of late, surging in value only to

The stock market has been jittery over the past week or so, and investors aren't likely to get the answers they're hoping for on Wednesday. Much of the uncertainty in the market stems from the

Real estate is arguably the most durable asset class there is; it's practically a certainty that land will always remain a hot commodity. It's a fantastic hunting ground for great dividend stocks

If you're on Social Security, you probably already know that your monthly benefit check isn't going to finance a life of luxury. In fact, you'll be lucky if it covers all of your basic expenses. 

Corsair Gaming (NASDAQ: CRSR) is navigating through a very challenging environment. The combination of supply disruptions, inflation, and challenging year-over-year growth comparisons with the

Market downturns can be challenging for investors, but a great way to cope is to gain some perspective by zooming out. Equities may be in the red for the year, but they are up a good deal since the

If there's a single word that encapsulates what most investors want from their stocks, it's growth, growth, and even more growth. And even amid a market downturn, inflation, and issues with the

Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE: BIPC)(NYSE: BIP) sees an enormous investment opportunity in data infrastructure. The digital economy is driving the need for more infrastructure to support surging

This year's slump in stocks was brought on by a few things, two of which have been sky-high inflationand fading global economic forecasts for the remainder of 2022 and 2023. The two are not mutually

On Tuesday, Macy's (NYSE: M) reported that sales dipped 1% and adjusted earnings per share (EPS) fell 22% year over year last quarter. The department store giant also reduced its full-year earnings

The housing market is cooling off as high mortgage rates and inflation threaten homebuyer demand. That could spell trouble for real estate stocks, especially those with direct ties to the housing

They say that misery loves company, and one can also say that Cathie Wood loves misery. The growth investor that became a rock star after a market-thumping run in 2020 as the co-founder and CEO of

One of the reasons Social Security is so valuable is that it provides a stream of income for life. Even the most successful retirement savers always have to worry about the possibility of running

With everyone talking about Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) three-for-one stock split, and considering the stock's sharp move higher since the beginning of July, the electric-car maker's shares may be

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have taken quite the beating over the last year. General market volatility coupled with a growing concern over interest rate hikes and future real estate market

MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) hasn't exactly been a great performer recently, with shares down by more than 55% from their recent peak. But in this video, Matt Frankel, CFP, explains why he's been

U.S. stock markets have been exceedingly volatile in 2022. This turbulent environment hasn't kept some of the world's best investors on the sidelines, however. 

The billionaire brothers Julian and

You remember MoviePass, right? The company raised Hollywood's hackles in 2017 and 2018 with an all-you-can-watch subscription service for movie tickets. Under the wings of data analytics company

Warren Buffett has earned a reputation for being an exceptional investor. One notable stock Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) owns is STORE Capital (NYSE: STOR), a real estate

It's never too early to plan for retirement, and part of the process is learning the basics of Social Security. That means familiarizing yourself will eligibility requirements, understanding how to