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Market volatility is as much of a part of the stock market as the stocks themselves. It's always been that way, and I'm willing to bet my last two quarters that it'll always be that way. For

There are many ways to start generating some passive income. Investing in dividend stocks is one tried-and-true method. Many companies have a long history of paying attractive dividends.

However,

Snap (NYSE: SNAP) shares tanked after the company warned investors that the current quarter was progressing worse than expected. The stock is now down 83% off its high.

It's no surprise that folks

A well-rounded investment portfolio should include dividend-paying companies. As a shareholder, dividends are a way to be rewarded for holding on to your investments, and when utilized the right

Built to last. Those are three words that every income investor should like to hear. Companies with enduring business models can continue paying dividends year in and year out.

We asked three Motley

A variety of factors helped LendingClub (NYSE: LC) have a very successful first quarter. In this video clip from the "Future of Fintech" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on May 19, Fool.com contributor

When you're trying to decide on the right age to claim Social Security, chances are good that you'll see a lot of experts advising you to wait until 70 to start your benefits. And this advice has

It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking one retirement account is as good as the next. You might stash money in a 401(k) just because you have access to one. But that doesn't mean it's the best

In the wake of rival Snap's (NYSE: SNAP) preannouncing a deterioration in its results on Monday night, Google parent Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) sold off hard in sympathy, down more than

Stocks ended their losing streak in a big way last week, as both the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) gained 6%. The rally was sparked by some

In this market where fear rules, nearly all stocks are punished. With inflation sky high and the Federal Reserve tightening monetary policy in response, 2022 is sure to be one of the more volatile

Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) 20-for-1 stock split is rapidly approaching. Shareholders approved the stock split at the annual shareholders meeting on May 25, which means the much-anticipated split will

Two of the biggest players in the electronics design automation segment of the semiconductor industry are Cadence Design (NASDAQ: CDNS) and Synopsys (NASDAQ: SNPS). In this video clip from the

Technology stocks have been hammered this year as investors have shunned richly valued, high-growth companies for a multitude of reasons, including rising interest rates, surging inflation, and the

Healthcare can be a major expense for workers and retirees alike. So it pays to eke out as much savings as possible in the course of paying for it.

If you're enrolled in a high-deductible health

Warren Buffett is among the world's most successful investors as demonstrated by his $113 billion net worth. He's also the chairman and CEO of conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway, which owns more than

Like many people, I have money invested for my retirement. Most of my savings is in a 401(k) or another tax-advantaged account, and I've worked to make sure that I'm investing enough to have

Even though there is a shortage in the semiconductor industry, AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) is still in a strong position for at least the next few years. In this video clip from the "Semiconductor Revolution"

Bear markets can be brutal. It isn't easy to buy when prices seem to just go lower day after day. But history tells us that bear markets present some of the best long-term buying opportunities.

Now

If you've recently been employed -- whether it's your first job post-graduation or a new job -- one of the things you should begin doing is getting your financial plan in place.

Your goal should be

When is a growth stock no longer a growth stock? Some would say the official transition occurs when a maturing business starts distributing profits in the form of a dividend while others look at the

Whether or not you realize it, you're likely going to be reliant, at least to some degree, on Social Security income when you retire.

Last month, national pollster Gallup surveyed currently retired

Regardless of how long you've been putting your money to work on Wall Street, the first five months of 2022 have been a challenge. Since hitting their all-time highs in early January, the

Many people dream of retiring with millions of dollars to their names. And with the right strategy, that's certainly possible.

If you're serious about retiring with a lot of wealth, your best bet is

Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) much-anticipated stock split will take place on June 3. Shareholders approved the 20-for-1 stock split at the company's annual meeting on May 25. 

If you're wondering how