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Contributing to a 401(k) plan is one of the most efficient ways to accumulate wealth for retirement. But new data reveals that many savers may not be getting the most out of their employer plans

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This summer

Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ: PTON) continues to stumble after recalling all of its high-end connected treadmills in May following the death of a child and numerous injuries.

Although it will

Costco (NASDAQ: COST) stock has been a dependable all-star during the three and a half decades since its IPO. It has gained nearly 500% in the past 10 years and pays a growing dividend.

But as

During the peak of the dot-com bubble in 2000, Intel's (NASDAQ: INTC) market cap briefly surpassed $500 billion. At the time, its smaller rival AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) was only worth about $12 billion.

Jardiance, a medication well-known for treatment of type 2 diabetes, now has another importance use. This past month, Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) and its German partner Boehringer Ingelheim announced that

Finding growth stocks with low downside volatility is always a daunting task, even more so when the equity market is at an all-time high. The S&P 500 Shiller cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings

How much does Social Security really cover in retirement? The quick answer is benefits represent roughly 33% of income for seniors.

But this quick answer might not apply to you for two reasons. One

Investing in the stock market is a fantastic way to build long-term wealth. While the broader S&P 500 has returned close to 10% annually over time, there are certain individual stocks that provide

Back in February, I compared Bumble (NASDAQ: BMBL) to its larger online dating rival Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH). At the time, I believed Bumble's simpler business model, female-friendly approach

With many Americans worried they won't be able to retire at all, the idea of retiring in one's 50s probably seems like something only CEOs can afford to do. But if you're a motivated saver, you

In last week's article on three stocks to avoid, I predicted that American Software (NASDAQ: AMSWA), Carnival (NYSE: CCL), and Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) would have a rough few days.

The three

If you've been a fan of The Motley Fool for any length of time, you know we love investing. It's the best way to grow your wealth over the long term, but it's not magic. You still have to take the

If you see the scary headlines that many articles sport regarding Social Security, you might think its coffers will run dry soon, leaving you with no retirement benefits. Take a deep breath --

The stock price of social media platform operator Snap (NYSE: SNAP) has staged a dramatic comeback in recent years. While the company struggled to manage competition with Facebook's Instagram in the

One of the more under-the-radar names in U.S. cannabis is Ayr Wellness (OTC: AYRW.F). At just a $1.6 billion market cap on a fully diluted basis, it's a bit smaller than some of the other U.S

Whether you are looking for a stock for your kids or one that you can own for decades, finding a company with a great track record is a good place to start. Add in an exceptional business model with

Some of the most popular stocks in the market include SentinelOne and Bill.com, each trading at price-to-sales ratios of more than 100, making them among the most expensive out there.

However, the

From the day before Sir Richard Branson took his rocket-ride to space, to the day the company that carried him there, space tourism company Virgin Galactic (NYSE: SPCE), reported its second-quarter

Investors appear to be getting more worried about a possible stock market correction, as we've seen the VIX jump upwards over the past few weeks. More bad headlines are swirling about the fourth

Thanks to the unpredictable influence of politics in China, fear has crept into the minds of investors holding and/or considering stocks of many Chinese companies. Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE: BABA)

Most people have heard of the social network company Facebook (NASDAQ: FB); and with 1.9 billion daily active users, nearly 1 in 4 people worldwide use Facebook daily. But for investors, the

The idea of holding any stock forever may seem daunting. Picking growth stocks for the ultra-long term can be even more challenging, as companies in the category typically have valuations with