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Could Costco Be a Millionaire-Maker Stock?
Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) has long been an outperformer in the retail sector, and the impact of the pandemic has only widened the gap between the warehouse retailer and its peers.
While
Why These High-Yield Dividend Stocks Are a Terrible Buy
Energy stocks used to be well known for paying reliable and growing dividends. Big oil, in particular, has been a reliable segment of the market to find dividends and is even well represented in a
Social Security Benefits Could Be Cut by 2031. Here's What That Means for Retirees
For millions of retirees, Social Security benefits make the difference between enjoying a comfortable lifestyle and struggling to make ends meet. In fact, nearly one-quarter of married couples and
70% of Americans Want a Second Stimulus Check. What's the Holdup?
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law in March and provided most Americans with economic stimulus payments. It was the last meaningful relief
3 Things You Should Know Before You Buy Sony Stock
As Sony (NYSE: SNE) prepares to launch the highly anticipated PlayStation 5 video game console this holiday season, the PlayStation 4 appears to be going out in style. The stock has nearly doubled
Mall Owners' J.C. Penney Rescue Is Back on Track
A month ago, top U.S. mall owners Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) and Brookfield Property Partners (NASDAQ: BPY) were closing in on a deal to buy J.C. Penney (OTC: JCPN.Q) out of bankruptcy
3 Tech Stocks That Could Split Soon
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) made a splash this summer when they announced their respective 4-for-1 and 5-for-1 stock splits. Both stocks ran up in price in August (and have
Where Will Walmart Be in 5 Years?
On the surface, the Walmart (NYSE: WMT) of today looks more or less like the Walmart of 2015. It's still the world's biggest brick-and-mortar retailer, and still sells a little of everything. Its
Is Intel Stock a Buy?
Shares of semiconductor giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) are trading 18% lower year to date and the stock is hovering just 14% above its mid-March market bottom. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 gained 4% in 2020
Investing in Your 20s: 3 Stocks to Watch
If you're in your 20s, you can afford to do things differently than investors twice your age. Namely, you can afford to be patient and let good stories develop into good investments. Investors now
Will the Fight Over the Postal Service Hurt Social Security Recipients?
In case you haven't heard, the U.S. Postal Service is facing a funding crisis.
The U.S. House of Representatives recently convened in a rare weekend season to vote on a bill reversing new
Why Waste Management Stock Will Thrive During a Recession
After a summer of relentless bullish momentum and new all-time highs, it took just a few days to remind investors, once again, that the stock market can also go down.
Whether your risk tolerance is
3 Stocks That Turned $1,000 Into More Than $125,000
Most investors dream of finding a winning stock that can transform a small investment into a huge future windfall. Stories abound of stocks that have done just that, especially in the technology
Modest Interest in Walt Disney's Mulan Shows PVOD Pricing Limits
Early assessments of this past weekend's stream-at-home release of the Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) flick Mulan aren't exactly thrilling. The movie itself earned good enough reviews, even if the
5 Things to Know About SpaceX's Falcon 9 Rocket
How much does it cost to launch a rocket?
Historically, satellite launches conducted by NASA prime contractor United Launch Alliance (ULA) have cost taxpayers as much as $400 million per launch. But
3 Stocks to Build Your Portfolio Around
You've worked hard for your money and even harder to save it. It's only natural to expect the stocks you buy to work hard for you while you focus on the important things in life. To stack the odds
41% of Retirees Share This Crippling Social Security Fear
Retirement can be a daunting prospect due to the financial implications involved. When you've worked your whole life and are used to collecting a steady paycheck, the idea of losing your main income
How to Deal With Judgmental People in the Workplace
This article originally appeared on InHerSight.com, a website where women rate the female friendliness of their employers and get matched to companies that fit their needs.
Judgmental people in the
Buying These 3 Stocks in a Market Crash Could Lead to Explosive Returns
2020 has been a year of record volatility for stocks, and more big swings could be on the way. We put together a panel of three Motley Fool contributors and asked each member to identify a stock
3 Moves to Make and 1 Huge Mistake to Avoid if the Market Crashes
Investors have been worried for months about the increased stock market volatility during these uncertain times, and the recent market sell-off likely hasn't done much to assuage their fears. The
5 Highlights From Tesla's Wild September (Thus Far)
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has never been a wallflower. The company has caused plenty of ink to be spilled about its enigmatic founder Elon Musk, the stock's stratospheric and growing valuation, and the
Don't Buy a Stock Unless You Can Answer These 3 Questions
Investing in stocks is a good way to grow wealth for the long haul, and while there is some risk involved in buying stocks, doing your research can help you make smart decisions for your portfolio
Are Robinhood Investors Missing Out on Popular Fidelity Stocks?
Robinhood's no-commission policy, slick user interface, and transparency about what investors are trading have made the online broker a hit this year. But the platform has also become a target of
3 Top Stocks That Will Benefit From the Coming EV Boom
Electric vehicle companies have been the darlings of Wall Street in 2020, with Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), Nikola (NASDAQ: NKLA), Workhorse Group (NASDAQ: WKHS), and Nio (NYSE: NIO) all up more than 300%