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Social Security's trust funds are expected to be depleted in about a decade. If the government does nothing, millions of retirees who depend on their benefits could see their checks slashed by up to

Investors often scour the portfolios of well-known investors for stock ideas. When they do that with Warren Buffett's portfolio of stocks, owned within his investment vehicle Berkshire Hathaway

There is no generally accepted definition of "cheap stocks." You can use that term for those with low share prices, for investments that seem to be worth more than Wall Street's asking price, and

Despite persistent regulatory uncertainty and declining cigarette usage worldwide, the tobacco industry is alive and well in 2025. People are smoking less, but many have shifted their consumption

Investing in the stock market can be a great way to build up your wealth and save for retirement. But just how much do you need to truly retire comfortably, and how much should you have invested in

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) ended 2024 on a high note, up 44% in 52 weeks. But more importantly, it's coming into the year with all systems go to leverage its e-commerce platform to gain market share and

The S&P 500 set one all-time high after another in 2024. The benchmark index ended the year up 23%, and that comes on the back of a great 2023 when the index climbed 24%. But for many stocks, prices

Social Security benefits are a lifeline for millions of retirees, so it can be a good idea to maximize them the best you can. The average retiree collects around $1,925 per month in benefits as of

Lockheed Martin's (NYSE: LMT) F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet is the gift that keeps on giving. Estimated to be worth $1 trillion in total lifetime value, the F-35 warplane remains easily

In today's video, I discuss Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) and recent updates affecting the company. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer

"Digital labor" used to be a synonym for the gig economy. You were part of that movement if your work was done online, or if your jobs were assigned by a central platform in the cloud. I've been

Putting $1,000 into any investment is a significant commitment, with the obvious goal of maximizing your return and minimizing your losses. One fantastic way to do that is with an exchange-traded

In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe discuss why Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP)(NYSE: BEPC) is one of the best pick-and-shovel ways to invest in the future of

Shares of retail and cloud computing behemoth Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) rallied 44.4% in 2024, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Like most of the "Magnificent Seven," Amazon had a

REITs, or real estate investment trusts, are an interest rate-sensitive industry. As rates started to cool off in early fall 2024, REITs began to rise, but with rates climbing higher again, REIT

Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) is known worldwide. It sells numerous ready-to-drink products and has a presence in 200 countries and territories. With a whopping 1.9 billion servings consumed daily, Coca-Cola

I'm certain that many readers have shopped at either Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) or Home Depot (NYSE: HD) -- or both -- at least once. These two retailers have generated combined revenue of $407

As one of the most respected portfolio managers in the world and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett continues to motivate value investors around the world. His investment formula is

I consider myself a strong investor, but there's always room for improvement. With that in mind, here's one major portfolio change I and my longtime colleague Tyler Crowe are making, and one

In this video, I will talk about TransMedics (NASDAQ: TMDX) and the recent short-seller report. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.

Warren Buffett has built incredible wealth for himself and shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway. He has the ability to spot value that others miss, but most importantly, he has the temperament and

Semiconductor designer Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been crushing the stock market in recent years. As a leading hardware provider for the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, Nvidia's sales and profits

If you don't want to choose individual stocks to invest in AI technology, I can't say I blame you. Of the roughly three dozen individual stocks in my portfolio, I'd call two of them "AI plays." And

Artificial intelligence (AI) investing isn't just for 2024. It's still going to be a massive theme in 2025. As a result, investors should examine their portfolios and see if they have proper

In today's video, I discuss Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and recent updates impacting the company. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.