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Age 62 is a pretty important retirement milestone. That's because it's the earliest age you're allowed to file for Social Security. It also happens to be a popular age for seniors to claim their

One of the lesser-known cryptocurrencies, Chiliz (CRYPTO: CHZ), was having a splendid Sunday. Excitement is clearly growing for Chiliz 2.0, the major upgrade of the blockchain on which the coin

All in all, cryptocurrencies had a good weekend, headed by the No. 1 crypto bellwether Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). In mid-afternoon trading on Sunday, the token that launched thousands of other cryptos

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Between war in Europe, inflation in the United States at 40-year highs, and backups at the ports making a mess of supply chains, there is a lot going on for investors to worry about right now. Any

Volatility returned to the stock market this year. The S&P 500 briefly entered correction territory, tumbling 10% from its most recent high. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite plunged into a bear

The transition toward e-commerce is in full swing. The pandemic accelerated this trend, but let's face it: Rising e-commerce is inevitable. According to Statista, retail e-commerce sales reached

Whether you're in the market for a new home to live in or for one to use as an income source, you may be wondering if now's a good time to buy. Not only are home prices quite inflated, but inventory

One of the top e-commerce platforms just continues to grow and help merchants succeed. In this clip from "The Rank" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on March 21, Fool contributors Jason Hall and Connor

Just when it seemed that free, ad-supported streaming-TV platforms like Pluto TV and Tubi were ready to deliver a death blow to traditional cable television -- wham! -- they've been sucker-punched

After notching double-digit gains in each of the last three years, the S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq Composite are lower by 7% and 12% year to date, respectively, on mounting concerns over inflation

After losing market share to off-price retailers for years, Macy's (NYSE: M) decided back in 2015 to develop its own off-price concept: Macy's Backstage. Since then, it has grown Backstage to more

If you feel like you've missed out on your chance to capture tax-free income in retirement through a Roth IRA (individual retirement account), there's another opportunity for you to jump on. It's

Energy doesn't magically get from where it is created (or drilled) to where it gets used by end customers. Large physical assets support that and, thus, your daily modern life, all while tossing off

Recent headwinds affecting much of the global automotive industry are particularly difficult to navigate for companies in early stages of growth. Chinese EV maker Nio (NYSE: NIO) is one of those

Interest in the oil and gas industry has quickly grabbed Wall Street's attention. Even before the recent geopolitical turmoil in Europe, energy prices were on the rise, with some long-term factors

One company has found enormous success in the healthcare industry by filling the gap between clinic visits and telehealth. In this video clip from "The Health & Fitness Show" on Motley Fool Live

When the COVID-19 outbreak hit U.S. soil in 2020, many retailers were forced to shutter temporarily. That dealt the sector a major blow.

But even once those restrictions were lifted, many consumers

Cannabis stocks have taken a plunge so far this year. The AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF is down 20.9% since the start of the year. Even the biggest pure-play U.S. cannabis companies, such as

The stock market had been on an amazing run for more than a decade following the collapse of the financial markets, and it was the technology sector leading the way. Even accounting for the market

Long-term returns are determined by a few key traits, and investors should focus on them. Stocks with unique potential usually have exceptional growth catalysts and wide economic moats. These three

If you're one of the tens of millions of Americans who have visited the city of Las Vegas in recent years, there's a good chance that you gambled or stayed at one of the properties owned by VICI

Long-term investors would be familiar with the wild ups and downs in the stock market. It doesn't rise in a straight line, and in fact corrections often occur every two years. Given enough time