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Recent economic uncertainty has made it more important than ever to prepare for the future. That means saving money to cover healthcare costs and to get ready for your retirement. 

The good news is

Because Social Security generally won't provide enough income for seniors to live comfortably, workers are advised to save independently for retirement in a 401(k) or IRA. Ideally, you should be

Historically speaking, the best times to invest are when the market has crashed. That's certainly been the case this year, as the spread of COVID-19 has caused tens of thousands of deaths and ground

There's little question that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is changing our societal habits. Ideas that seemed almost unimaginable even six weeks ago, such as shutting down nonessential

In a matter of months, the global economy has gone from steady growth to a sharp drop into recession. COVID-19, the illness caused by a novel coronavirus that's rapidly spreading around the world

Marijuana users in Oregon bought $84.5 million worth of licensed product in March, according to data compiled by the state's Liquor Control Commission and cited in various media. That tally was 6.4%

Innovative Industrial Properties (NYSE: IIPR) published a defense of its business after a blisteringly critical report on the company was published on Thursday.

That 36-page report, written by an

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: BCRX) has started a clinical trial to test its antiviral medication galidesivir in patients with COVID-19. The U.S. government's National Institute of Allergy and

I believe the stock market is one of the greatest millionaire-maker tools ever. While the term "millionaire maker" is subject to one's initial cost, I take the term to mean a stock that can increase

The cruise industry has ground to a complete halt due to the coronavirus pandemic. That has left Royal Caribbean (NYSE: RCL), Carnival (NYSE: CCL), and Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE: NCLH) without any

While the world medical community works toward containing COVID-19, investors are sifting through stocks, trying to identify the companies that present the opportunity of a lifetime while avoiding

Is now a good time to buy stocks? Given that we have yet to see the full economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic -- and that equity markets may see even more turbulent days ahead -- some might

Theme park operators in Florida have been conceding that they won't be opening their gated attractions anytime soon. It's been two weeks since Disney (NYSE: DIS) and SeaWorld Entertainment (NYSE:

Late last year at Microsoft's (NASDAQ: MSFT) annual fall product event, the enterprise-software juggernaut teased two new product prototypes that were scheduled to ship in late 2020: the Surface Neo

When MassMutual recently surveyed 1,500 people 55 to 65 on their knowledge of Social Security, more than half failed or barely passed. That's a jaw-dropping figure, especially since Social Security

The payments and financial services company Square (NYSE: SQ) saw a decline in its stock price in March, not unlike most of the market. Social distancing measures have hit many of its small business

The COVID-19 pandemic crushed many social media stocks, as investors assumed companies would buy fewer ads throughout the crisis. Yet Pinterest (NYSE: PINS) recently defied those expectations with

Thus far, the market has held its own this week. Things like Steve Mnuchin speaking about a further $250 billion in aid for small businesses, oil price moves, and varying reports on the coronavirus

Disney's (NYSE: DIS) massive empire has been hit harder than most media companies amid the coronavirus pandemic. With operations beyond producing and distributing film and television, including its

Cash is a critical factor in the cannabis industry, now more than ever before. The coronavirus pandemic is already testing the limits of many pot companies, in some cases pushing them over the brink

The COVID-19 outbreak is already having a significant impact on the economy. As most U.S. states have implemented social distancing measures to curb the spread of the disease, many businesses are

During the coronavirus crisis, most Americans are limiting trips to the grocery store as much as possible to help slow the spread of COVID-19. While stocking up can be smart to minimize your

If 2019 was a tough year for the cannabis industry, 2020 could be downright catastrophic. However, as bad as things look today, the industry may get stronger as a result of the coronavirus pandemic

Online travel agency Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) is booking a large new issue of debt. The company announced Wednesday that it is floating $750 million worth of convertible senior notes. They

In this episode of Motley Fool Money, Chris Hill chats with Jason Moser and Ron Gross about the small business loan program and the jobs report. Moving to the business side, they discuss the recent