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Social Security is going to get a pretty big boost in 2023, thanks to a large cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) designed to help the program keep up with inflation. But just because your checks will

When you think of billionaire investor Warren Buffett, you probably think of long-term successes. He's led Berkshire Hathaway to a compounded annual gain of 20% over more than half a decade. That's

The technology sector is taking an unusually prolonged beating this year. Even the biggest names are getting tossed around like rag dolls. The Nasdaq-100 index, comprised of the 100 largest

The metaverse trend is projected to be one of this decade's hottest growth trends, with some research groups forecasting a global market size from the hundreds of billions of dollars all the way to

Nike (NYSE: NKE) and Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU) are both champions when it comes to delivering earnings and share performance growth over time. And they both took a very important step

Poaching some of Berkshire Hathaway's picks for yourself is a savvy strategy for most investors. But did you know that Warren Buffett and his team can't simply buy a stake in any outfit they like

You don't need to be an expert to know that technology stocks of just about every stripe have taken it on the chin over the past year. The sector has been down more than 20% for most of the year

Your eyes are not deceiving you: It's been a bad year for investors. Since hitting their all-time highs between mid-November and early January, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq

Millions of older Americans get healthcare coverage through Medicare. And while the program is by no means perfect, seniors commonly rely on it once they bring their careers to a close and lose the

Though you probably don't need the reminder, it's been an abysmal year for professional and everyday investors alike. Since hitting their respective all-time highs between mid-November and the first

Social Security benefits can potentially make or break your retirement, and millions of older adults rely on their monthly checks for a significant portion of income.

It's wise, then, to ensure you

Retirees across the U.S. are celebrating the largest Social Security increase in 41 years. But there are quite a few seniors benefiting from the "pay raise" who are still working. Warren Buffett is

PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) is delivering excellent performance in 2022. The company has increased earnings per share by 33% from the same time in the year prior. People spending more time at home has led

It's never a dull time analyzing Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock. The innovative electric car company always seems to have something interesting going on. In this video, I take a beginner-friendly

In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analyst Jim Gillies discusses topics including:

As horror movie fans get excited for the release of Halloween Ends, Motley Fool producer Ricky Mulvey talks with

In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analyst Asit Sharma discusses:

Did you know Disney tried to make interactive theme parks in the late 1990s? Motley Fool producer Ricky Mulvey talks with Motley

In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analyst Bill Mann discusses:

Mark Kantrowitz is an expert on saving for college and author of Filing the FAFSA. Motley Fool personal finance expert Robert Brokamp

Sometimes the quotes are worth repeating, even if the attribution is suspect. Somebody said it after all, and the wisdom of words rings true regardless. In this podcast, Motley Fool co-founder David

Blackstone Group (NYSE: BX) has become a big-time dividend stock in recent years. The leading alternative asset manager returns a significant portion of its distributable earnings to investors via

Since buying his first stock at age 11, Warren Buffett has amassed $90 billion in wealth and become one of the best-known figures in finance. Buffett's ability to pick winning investments is nothing

The prices of lumber have been more volatile than usual following the outbreak of COVID-19. And that has consequences for the largest home improvement retailer in the U.S. Recently, Home Depot

In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analysts Andy Cross and Jason Moser discuss:

Malcolm Ethridge, host of The Tech Money Podcast, weighs in on prospects for more interest rate hikes, expectations

When the stock market sinks, not all stocks sink with it. Some manage to do quite well during a downturn, whether it be because they cater to cost-conscious consumers, such as Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:

In this video, I talk about what history has taught investors that invest during bear markets, as well as show some examples such as Apple and Home Depot. These two companies have been around for a

Warren Buffett's investing prowess has become legendary. The chairman of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) started buying stocks as a child and has built a net worth of more than $90