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The U.S. economy just recorded its second straight quarter of contraction. Whether it will officially be declared a recession doesn't really matter. Investors now have to make decisions in an

It's a good idea to include exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in your investment portfolio, but with close to 3,000 to choose from in the U.S. alone, how can you decide which ones are best for you? The

Rich Lyons is the first chief innovation and entrepreneurship officer for the University of California, Berkeley. Before that, he spent a decade as the dean of Berkley's Haas School of Business. He

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: REGN) has been a reliable, steadily growing stock over the years, with the top line and profits increasing. The company is coming off a fantastic 2021 as its

Clean energy investments make up around 4% of Enbridge's (NYSE: ENB) business, which includes things like solar and wind farms. The rest of the North American midstream giant's business is tied to

The decision to sell a home isn't one to take lightly. If you sell your home, you'll need to move elsewhere, which could result in some serious uprooting for you and the people who live with you.

Many are calling this recent implosion of technology stocks the second coming of the dot-com crash of the early 2000s. And to be honest, there are legitimate reasons for the comparison.

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Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett has inspired a generation of investors to follow in his footsteps. His investment record delivered a 20% annualized return to

In today's rocky economic environment, many investors are curious about where Warren Buffett is putting his money. The Oracle of Omaha is a famed value investor who typically seeks out businesses

For the most part, you need money to make money, as the old saying goes. That's because most ways of making passive income require an up-front investment. That's true of dividend stocks, which are

Social Security is a cornerstone of most Americans' retirement plans, yet a lot of people are still confused about how it works. One potentially dangerous misconception is that your Social Security

Motley Fool senior analyst Jason Moser discusses:

Robert Brokamp talks with financial psychologist Dr. Brad Klontz about why we're all a little crazy about money.

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Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have gotten rocked this year, tumbling more than 20% on average. That's due in large part to the sell-off in the broader stock market and rising interest rates

If you're an investor looking for turnaround plays, then might I direct your attention toward Unity Software (NYSE: U) and Upstart Holdings (NASDAQ: UPST). These stocks are down 78% and 93%

Created in 1965, Medicare is the nation's premier government-funded health insurance program. Today, Medicare covers nearly 64 million Americans, or about 18% of the population -- most of whom are

PayPal Holdings' (NASDAQ: PYPL) stock price popped 9% on Aug. 3 after the digital payments company posted its second-quarter results. Its revenue rose 9% year over year (10% in constant currency

High inflation, two consecutive quarters of negative U.S. gross domestic product growth, and receding consumer confidence don't bode well for the near-term economic outlook.

This raises the

Unfortunately for many people, a single source of retirement income won't be enough to sustain their lifestyle; it's going to take a multi-angle approach. Although some of the more obvious options

It wasn't a surprise to see Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) cut full-year earnings -- there's no shortage of signs of weakening consumer spending -- but the magnitude of it was a shocker. Having

Shares of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) fell 9% in July 2022, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. By contrast, the S&P 500 market index rose 9.1% in the same period, leaving

Shares of PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL) rose 23.9% in July, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Despite this surge, the payment company's shares are still more than

It took SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) a long time to close its acquisition of Golden Pacific Bancorp, but the company finally did it earlier this year, obtaining the long-coveted bank charter

Many hardware-focused stocks in the technology sector posted a quiet stream of solid gains in July 2022, adding up to monthly price increases of 16% or more. Here are three illustrative examples

Live Oak's (NASDAQ: LOB) stock has been down recently more than 60% off its high, however, in this video clip from "The Rank" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on July 27, Fool.com contributors Matt

I've been building a portfolio geared toward generating passive income for over a decade. While it doesn't yet produce enough income to offset my expenses, I'm getting closer to financial