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Bitcoin Doesn't Offer Staking -- Is It Still a Buy?
There are few more appealing ways to make money than through passive income, and many savvy crypto investors enjoy substantial passive income by staking their digital assets. Earnings from staked
New to Crypto? Look at These 5 Most Important Factors Before Pressing "Buy"
There's been no better asset class to invest in over the past five years than cryptocurrencies, with a return of 9,400% since February 2017. I'm sure this astronomical gain has caught your
3 Robinhood Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever
Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD), the trading app that popularized commission-free stock trades for younger retail investors, served 17.3 million monthly active users during its latest quarter.
Here's Why Apple Is a Great Stock to Hold for Decades
The harmony of Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) hardware, software, and services drove another record quarter for iPhone, Mac, and services. Apple has built one of the world's great brands, which hasn't
Medicare Costs Are Rising. Here's How to Prepare
Late last year, seniors on Social Security got some great news -- their benefits would be getting a 5.9% increase, representing their largest raise in decades. But that good news was quickly dashed
4 Critical Lessons From This Stock Market Correction
After ending 2021 at nearly an all-time high, the S&P 500 experienced its worst month since March 2020 in January, as the index declined more than 5%. While we've seen some recovery since then, it's
This Under-the-Radar Industrial Stock Can Buy You Some Portfolio Protection
Life sciences and diagnostics company Danaher (NYSE: DHR) is one of the big winners of the pandemic. Its life sciences solutions help medical bodies develop vaccines and therapies for COVID-19, and
Why Lemonade Stock Dropped 24% in January
Shares of digital insurance company Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) fell 24% in January according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The company's stock has been falling for months, and it
Could PepsiCo Stock Fizzle Out?
When the broader stock market falls, some investors get scared and flock to safe names -- those that have been around, standing the test of time. One of those safe names is snack and beverage giant
3 Top Growth Stocks to Watch in February
It's February, and that means lots of earnings report news. Many stocks report fourth-quarter earnings this time of year, and in this volatile market, these can have a significant effect on each
Missed Out on Ethereum? Buy This Cryptocurrency Now
Cryptocurrencies, generally, have been a spectacular asset class to own throughout the years. But Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), in particular, is in a league of its own. The smart-contract blockchain's
This Pandemic Favorite Stock Is On Sale
Three-headed gaming, e-commerce, and payments company Sea Limited (NYSE: SE) became a sensation among investors in 2020. In just over a year, the stock had nearly ten-bagged from its pre-pandemic
Don't Sleep on This Value Stock
Sleep Number's stock has been cut in half over the past 12 months. Yet the mattress maker's business fundamentals are impressive, and demand for its products remains high. Here's why this stock
1 Robinhood Stock That Could Crush the Market in the Long Run
Investors using the Robinhood Markets trading platform tend to be big fans of growth stocks, so it's not surprising to find Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) on the list of the 100 most widely
3 Reasons Investors Should Take Intel Competition Seriously
In this Motley Fool Live clip from "Semiconductor Revolution," recorded on Jan. 20, Fool contributors Will Healy and Billy Duberstein outline some of the advantages that Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has
Over Half of Americans Are Making a Huge Social Security Mistake
Your decision about when to start Social Security affects your income for the rest of your life, so it's not a choice to be taken lightly.
Unfortunately, far too many people leave the workforce and
Inflation Is Giving This Dividend Growth Stock a Boost
Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE: BIPC)(NYSE: BIP) recently reported its fourth-quarter results. One of the recurring themes from that report was the positive effect it's seeing from inflation. That
If You Invested $10,000 in ASML in 2010, This Is How Much You Would Have Today
ASML Holding (NASDAQ: ASML) is the world's only manufacturer of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems. The semiconductor market's most advanced chip foundries -- including Taiwan
Market Analysts Are Urging Investors to Sell Stocks With No Earnings -- Should You Listen?
Stocks woke up on the wrong side of the bed to start 2022. The S&P 500 briefly flirted with "correction" territory (a drop of at least 10% from all-time highs), and the Nasdaq is down even more as
2 Growth Stocks That Could Turn $200,000 Into $1 Million in 10 Years
It's time in the market -- not timing the market -- that leads to life-changing wealth. Stocks may rise or fall on any given day for any number of reasons, but it's impossible to predict those
This Blue Chip Stock Upped Its Dividend: Should You Buy It?
When the asset manager BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) reported fourth-quarter revenue and earnings in mid-January, the company also announced a large 18.2% increase in its quarterly dividend from $4.13 to
3 Lessons From Last Week's Wild Stock Market Ride
Last week was not an easy one for investors to stomach. After many months of relative stability, stocks finally plunged into correction territory. While things seem to have settled down this week
2 Top Cryptocurrencies to Buy and Hold in 2022 (and Beyond)
Currently, the crypto market is worth a collective $1.7 trillion. While impressive, that figure is actually down 43% from its high of $3 trillion in November 2021. In other words, the market has
My Take: 4 Strong Growth Stocks to Buy This Week
Rising inflation and the threat of higher interest rates have crushed many of the market's favorite growth stocks over the past few months. That sell-off wasn't surprising, but plenty of babies were
3 Must-Know Tax Rules to Protect Your Money From Capital Gains
One thing that separates regular income and investment income is how the IRS views them when it comes to taxes. Knowing the differences between the two can not only save you from a surprise tax


