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Taxes are a part of life, and being informed about them can help you better manage your money. But new data reveals that Americans are missing one key piece of tax information -- the amount of money

Deciding whether to invest in Nike (NYSE: NKE) or Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) is a tough choice. After all, both are venerable companies that have been successful for a long time. This isn't

Much of the banking sector has seen share prices decline in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Not only did the pandemic result in rising credit costs for banks, but it also caused the Federal

Swing for the fences in baseball, and you risk striking out. Swing for the fences in your retirement portfolio, and the consequences can be far more serious. An overly aggressive investing style in

It's no secret that Costco (NASDAQ: COST) is a fantastically successful business. The warehouse giant built the world's second-largest retailing platform using a few key competitive advantages

One of the most important investing decisions you'll need to make is exactly where to put your money. Index funds are a great option for retirement because they're a relatively safe choice that can

PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) recently announced that users would be able to buy, sell, and hold bitcoin in their Paypal accounts. But this wasn't the biggest news. PayPal also said that it plans to

What will the stock market do in 2021? There's no way to be sure. However, there are several reasons to be optimistic. COVID-19 vaccines could help bring a long-awaited end to the pandemic

The finish line is finally in sight. In 17 days, the curtains will (thankfully) close on 2020, and we'll be looking forward to a brighter year in 2021.

The same is true for the investment community

There are more stocks that aren't great picks than there are that are great picks. This maxim isn't necessarily true for every category of stocks, but it does apply to coronavirus stocks. Quite a

Although Social Security has been around for really a long time, the program does change from year to year. In fact, sometimes it changes a lot. Whether you're already collecting benefits or still

One of the wildest years on record for the stock market keeps getting crazier. After the widely followed S&P 500 lost over a third of its value in the first quarter, the benchmark index is now on

Investors in Teladoc (NYSE: TDOC) were no strangers to acquisitions coming into 2020. Since it was founded in 2002, the company has used deals to build a network of physicians offering virtual care

Of all the rags to riches stories that the pandemic has fueled for drugmakers, few are as incredible as Novavax (NASDAQ: NVAX). Shares are up about 2,500% from the beginning of the year. After the

Now that Pfizer's (NYSE: PFE) COVID vaccine has received emergency use authorization in the U.K., Canada, and the U.S., all eyes are on Moderna's (NASDAQ: MRNA) candidate to clear the same

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) have delivered market-beating gains for investors, but these top tech stocks are poised for more gains in 2021. AMD and Apple are

Good news could be right around the corner. Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) hope to soon win FDA emergency use authorizations (EUA) for their respective COVID-19 vaccines. Assuming all

GameStop (NYSE: GME) is fighting the good fight and cheering its prospects, even in the face of incredible adversity. The struggling video gaming retailer reported disappointing revenue and a net

Inovio Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: INO) is trailing the leaders with its coronavirus vaccine, INO-4800. Some of the slow start is tied to manufacturing issues for one of the inputs for the vaccine. In

All eyes are on the leading late-stage COVID-19 vaccine candidates right now. However, there are other experimental vaccines in development that could also be on the way. In this Motley Fool Live

In this episode of Industry Focus: Consumer Goods, Emily Flippen and Motley Fool contributor Asit Sharma take a deep dive into Revolve (NYSE: RVLV), a high-end fashion retailer focused on

Merck (NYSE: MRK) had been an investor in Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) since before the biotech had its initial public offering. But the big pharma recently disclosed that it sold its stake in Moderna for

Social Security benefits are vital for millions of retirees, but they can also be confusing. In fact, only 44% of workers say they have a solid understanding of how the program works, according to a

Nike's (NYSE: NKE) sales are bouncing back after initially falling at the pandemic's onset. Nike was able to shift its focus to digital sales quickly, and that's proving to be the difference-maker

As the end of 2020 approaches, now is an excellent time to ensure your finances are in order. Taking a few minutes to check off all the items on your fiscal to-do list can help you avoid headaches