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41 States That Don't Tax Social Security Benefits
41 States That Don't Tax Social Security Benefits

What's your biggest worry regarding retirement? For most people, it's simply outliving their money. That's why so many of us are working so hard to save as much as we possibly can right now.

The

Stock Market News From Amazon, Nike, McCormick, and More
Stock Market News From Amazon, Nike, McCormick, and More

In this podcast, Motley Fool host Dylan Lewis and analysts Jason Moser and Bill Mann discuss:

Author Nicola Twilley talks about her new book, the development of modern refrigeration, and what its

Why Renewable Energy Stocks Plunged in June
Why Renewable Energy Stocks Plunged in June

June wasn't kind to the renewable energy industry as investors wavered on how risky some of the smaller companies in the industry could be. Fisker's bankruptcy in the electric-vehicle (EV) industry

Why the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF Lost 11.4% Last Month:
Why the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF Lost 11.4% Last Month

Shares of the iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ: IBIT) exchange-traded fund (ETF) fell by 11.4% in June, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. That decline mirrored the underlying

Retirees Face a Lose-Lose Situation When It Comes to the 2025 COLA
Retirees Face a Lose-Lose Situation When It Comes to the 2025 COLA

In most years, retirees receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) from the Social Security Administration. The COLA serves a very important purpose. Since prices go up over time, retirement

Nvidia Stock Hit With Bearish Sentiment -- Should Semiconductor Investors Be Worried?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Semiconductor company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/92ce44e9-64c7-4458-9a95-b706ed510490.png
Nvidia Stock Hit With Bearish Sentiment -- Should Semiconductor Investors Be Worried?

In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and other semiconductor companies. Check out the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special

My 3 Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Semiconductor Stocks for July 2024Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Networking equipment supplier, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-LvyAFCAMshu3rGBke5G5gxuI.png?st=2023-05-10T15%3A37%3A29Z&se=2023-05-10T17%3A37%3A29Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-10T02%3A36%3A27Z&ske=2023-05-11T02%3A36%3A27Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=nXxCmLby4SxAAd/YtNVxZStdXrs9BCydapQDQaR/oac%3D
My 3 Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Semiconductor Stocks for July 2024

In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) and other semiconductor companies. Check out the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click

Canada's Stock Market: Apathy Means Opportunity
Canada's Stock Market: Apathy Means Opportunity

In this podcast, Motley Fool host Dylan Lewis and Motley Fool Canada analyst Jim Gillies discuss:

To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool's free podcasts, check out our podcast center. To get

Is Nvidia Stock a Buy Now?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Software company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Marc Adamus: https://img.theapi.app/temp/9d624ad0-0157-4808-b12c-caf136345180.png
Is Nvidia Stock a Buy Now?

Rockstar artificial-intelligence (AI) stock Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) likely has many investors tied in knots right now. Those who have thus far avoided shares of the company, which makes computer chips

Fools Look at Chewy's Roaring Kitty ExperiencePhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Retail store, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Peter Lik: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/add1012b-1b24-4eb2-aba0-77ab52c7f8ad.png
Fools Look at Chewy's Roaring Kitty Experience

In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Asit Sharma and host Ricky Mulvey discuss Chewy becoming a meme stock, Cedar Fair and Six Flags merging into one company, and headlines from five years in the

Great News for Micron Technology Stock InvestorsPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Networking equipment supplier, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-LvyAFCAMshu3rGBke5G5gxuI.png?st=2023-05-10T15%3A37%3A29Z&se=2023-05-10T17%3A37%3A29Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-10T02%3A36%3A27Z&ske=2023-05-11T02%3A36%3A27Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=nXxCmLby4SxAAd/YtNVxZStdXrs9BCydapQDQaR/oac%3D
Great News for Micron Technology Stock Investors

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian discusses why these latest developments are great news for Micron (NASDAQ: MU) stock investors.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of July 4, 2024

Want $1,000 in Dividend Income? Here's How Much You Have to Invest in Pfizer StockPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Pharmaceutical company, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Peter Lik: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-TIgKJfhK8q44RPNTTsL9npu7.png?st=2023-05-08T05%3A58%3A04Z&se=2023-05-08T07%3A58%3A04Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-08T02%3A36%3A56Z&ske=2023-05-09T02%3A36%3A56Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=BDDjRcmCPf%2BH//HSxRGZYByMqOKev8lx0/Dhvka/lXk%3D
Want $1,000 in Dividend Income? Here's How Much You Have to Invest in Pfizer Stock

Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) may not be the must-have pharmaceutical investment it was at one point. If your priority is reliable divided income, however, the drugmaker remains a rock-solid pick. Not only has

3 Things Every Nvidia Investor Should KnowPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Computer hardware manufacturer, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/a130cb51-4ded-41be-b600-b83e2078ad65.png
3 Things Every Nvidia Investor Should Know

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian highlights three significant factors that every Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock investor needs to know.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of July 4

1 Growth Stock Down 35% to Buy Right Now
1 Growth Stock Down 35% to Buy Right Now

Not every stock has soared in the latest bull market. Consider Realty Income (NYSE: O), which has seen its shares fall by almost 35% from their 2019 high. A combination of pandemic-related closures

3 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over FistPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Reinsurance company, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-bSRc7PrRT00tZTDNf9SggMTD.png?st=2023-05-06T18%3A48%3A49Z&se=2023-05-06T20%3A48%3A49Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-06T00%3A38%3A49Z&ske=2023-05-07T00%3A38%3A49Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=3seGuy7NQJX9RXUOWr6XArANokWXlKqwnEJxEHfdbSY%3D
3 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist

Investing legend Warren Buffett has delivered fortune-building returns to Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) shareowners for almost 60 years. You can position yourself to profit

Best Stocks to Buy: Tesla vs. RivianPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Auto parts supplier, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-ZpZWLOA2q1Lrbc78ceLTs90l.png?st=2023-05-15T05%3A50%3A02Z&se=2023-05-15T07%3A50%3A02Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-14T21%3A19%3A00Z&ske=2023-05-15T21%3A19%3A00Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=aAZzsKm3Fg0e2CB07XvcACW5j1LlZPrsv8bXoWdHs6k%3D
Best Stocks to Buy: Tesla vs. Rivian

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian compares Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) to determine the better stock to buy today.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of July 4

With 2024 Half Over, Retirees Need to Plan Now for a 2025 COLA Disappointment
With 2024 Half Over, Retirees Need to Plan Now for a 2025 COLA Disappointment

With July getting under way, 2024 is half over -- hard as it may be to believe. The new year will be here before most people know it, so it's time for seniors to start looking ahead financially to

Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: AMD vs. MicrosoftPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Networking equipment supplier, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Art Wolfe: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-LvyAFCAMshu3rGBke5G5gxuI.png?st=2023-05-10T15%3A37%3A29Z&se=2023-05-10T17%3A37%3A29Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-10T02%3A36%3A27Z&ske=2023-05-11T02%3A36%3A27Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=nXxCmLby4SxAAd/YtNVxZStdXrs9BCydapQDQaR/oac%3D
Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: AMD vs. Microsoft

Tech stocks have been on fire over the last year thanks to a rally in the artificial intelligence (AI) market. The Nasdaq Composite index, which includes many of the world's leading tech companies

Why You Should Wait Before Adding Coupang Stock to Your Portfolio
Why You Should Wait Before Adding Coupang Stock to Your Portfolio

Don't waste your time looking for the next Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). There's only one Amazon, but chances are its days of gargantuan growth were years ago.

Nevertheless, there's always another company

Better Adtech Stock to buy in the Second Half of 2024: Meta Platforms vs. Alphabet
Better Adtech Stock to buy in the Second Half of 2024: Meta Platforms vs. Alphabet

The first half of 2024 is in the books, and it's been a solid period for the stock market. The S&P 500 is up more than 14% year to date, while the Nasdaq Composite is up more than 18%.

Digital

This Cathie Wood Growth Stock Could Soar by 93%, According to Wall StreetPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Clinical research organization, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Peter Lik: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/02f7778c-d723-4fb3-bdef-fabb7e5fc9c8.png
This Cathie Wood Growth Stock Could Soar by 93%, According to Wall Street

To say that Exact Sciences (NASDAQ: EXAS) hasn't performed well on the stock market this year would be an understatement. Shares of the cancer-focused biotech are down by 41%. However, the

Realty Income: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Realty Income: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

There are a lot of choices for income investors these days. Even if you narrow your search to high-yielding options, there are more than 1,300 U.S.-exchanged listed investments currently yielding

I Have High Hopes for These 3 Dirt Cheap Dividend Stocks in the Second Half of 2024 (and Beyond)Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Gas company, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://img.theapi.app/temp/01083d82-021d-4573-8c40-0e836a0771d6.png
I Have High Hopes for These 3 Dirt Cheap Dividend Stocks in the Second Half of 2024 (and Beyond)

This year has been a great one for the broader indexes like the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite, which have been driven higher by outsize gains in megacap growth stocks. But other pockets of the

3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy in JulyPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens, soft focus,  Biotech company, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Hiroshi Sugimoto: https://oaidalleapiprodscus.blob.core.windows.net/private/org-IbuNdCATsFaPOITjFOv2kJh3/user-AXaxqjBUW45D8BadJEo9mUpW/img-pKgbwxVSbyTCu0UzPNe8NL8D.png?st=2023-05-04T16%3A02%3A58Z&se=2023-05-04T18%3A02%3A58Z&sp=r&sv=2021-08-06&sr=b&rscd=inline&rsct=image/png&skoid=6aaadede-4fb3-4698-a8f6-684d7786b067&sktid=a48cca56-e6da-484e-a814-9c849652bcb3&skt=2023-05-04T12%3A13%3A51Z&ske=2023-05-05T12%3A13%3A51Z&sks=b&skv=2021-08-06&sig=%2BhYssNp3W0HiZMxCV64XVELyP8stYUjFhgUVfPrTLyg%3D
3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy in July

July is for barbecues, fireworks, and vacations. Many people don't want to think too hard about anything. Three Fool.com contributors think they have solutions for those investors who don't want to

S&P 500 Bull Market: 2 Growth Stocks to Buy in July and Hold for the Long Term
S&P 500 Bull Market: 2 Growth Stocks to Buy in July and Hold for the Long Term

The S&P 500 index is trading at an all-time high with a 16.8% gain in 2024 so far, placing it firmly in bull market territory. A series of tailwinds could be aligning to drive further momentum