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I'm Never Retiring -- Do I Still Need a Retirement Account?
I'm Never Retiring -- Do I Still Need a Retirement Account?

If you're like most people, you've probably been counting the days until retirement since you first entered the workforce. But that's not the case for everyone. Some people genuinely love their jobs

A No-Brainer Stock Under $20 to Buy Now
A No-Brainer Stock Under $20 to Buy Now

This year has not been kind to tech stocks, but savvy investors can find excellent companies with depressed share prices. One such stock near its 52-week low of $14.73 is advertising tech firm

Down More Than 50%, Are These 2 Overlooked Dividend Stocks Buys?
Down More Than 50%, Are These 2 Overlooked Dividend Stocks Buys?

Shares of popular rent-to-own or lease-to-own (LTO) companies have slumped considerably year to date as investors worry that consumers, especially those at the lower end of the economic ladder, are

Tesla's Profit Soars -- and More Strong Growth Is On the Way
Tesla's Profit Soars -- and More Strong Growth Is On the Way

Electric-car maker Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) reported strong second-quarter results yesterday afternoon, featuring 42% revenue growth. The performance was impressive, considering the tough global supply

Want to Get Richer? Invest in These Stocks and Wait 10 Years.
Want to Get Richer? Invest in These Stocks and Wait 10 Years.

Owning real estate is one of the most tried-and-true methods of building wealth over time. But assembling and managing a portfolio of rental properties isn't affordable or practical for most people.

Pinterest Earnings: What to Watch on Aug. 1
Pinterest Earnings: What to Watch on Aug. 1

Pinterest (NYSE: PINS) is slated to report its second-quarter 2022 results after the market close on Monday, Aug. 1. A conference call with analysts is scheduled for the same day at 5 p.m. ET.

Got $1,000? These 2 Stocks Could Be Bargain Buys for 2022 and Beyond
Got $1,000? These 2 Stocks Could Be Bargain Buys for 2022 and Beyond

The current market environment might scare folks into staying away from it. But history says a tumbling market creates opportunities for long-term investors. Some industries like marijuana, which is

How to Clean Up Your Investment Portfolio Before Retirement
How to Clean Up Your Investment Portfolio Before Retirement

In an environment marked by continuously rising inflation data, rapidly rising interest rates, and freakishly low consumer sentiment, aspiring retirees have every reason to feel uneasy about the

Why AMD and Nvidia Stocks Are Jumping on WednesdayPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Computer hardware manufacturer, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Art Wolfe: https://img.theapi.app/temp/bee95973-d201-429b-849e-52867059bd1a.png
Why AMD and Nvidia Stocks Are Jumping on Wednesday

Today's video focuses on recent news affecting Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). Check out the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special

The CHIPS Act Could Boost These 3 Semiconductor StocksPhoto, 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
The CHIPS Act Could Boost These 3 Semiconductor Stocks

In June 2020, the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America (CHIPS) Act was introduced in the House of Representatives by U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas). The act called

Why a Strong U.S. Dollar Is Bad News for Netflix
Why a Strong U.S. Dollar Is Bad News for Netflix

Streaming giant Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) lost fewer subscribers than expected in the second quarter. The company is working on a variety of initiatives, including an ad-supported tier and the

5 Stocks to Buy in July
5 Stocks to Buy in July

For most investors, it's no fun watching a volatile stock market sink stocks and lower prices. But sometimes what's good for the markets and what's fun aren't in sync. Markets need corrections on

Stride Stock Could Be Smart Pick for E-Learning Future
Stride Stock Could Be Smart Pick for E-Learning Future

The most recent earnings report for Stride (NYSE: LRN) continued to show steady growth. In this video clip from "Ask Us Anything" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on July 1, Fool.com contributor Rachel

Is Applied Materials Stock a Buy Now?Photo, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Software company, Blue hour, twilight, cool, ISO1200, slow shutter speed, photo by Sebastião Salgado: https://img.theapi.app/temp/70b5df15-67cc-4a1b-af41-3596614daf77.png
Is Applied Materials Stock a Buy Now?

The U.S. Senate is working on getting the Chips Act passed to help boost American manufacturing of semiconductors. The act would give some $52 billion in subsidies for chip makers, welcome news for

Sales Are Surging for Coca-Cola -- Should You Buy Now?
Sales Are Surging for Coca-Cola -- Should You Buy Now?

Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) has thrived since the economic reopening gained momentum. The company gets a meaningful portion of its sales from away-from-home channels like movie theaters, theme parks, and

2 Perks of a Down Stock Market
2 Perks of a Down Stock Market

Our goal as investors is to make money -- not lose it. So when the stock market finds itself going through an extended rough patch, it can be frustrating and upsetting.

This year, many of us are

Disney's Latest ESPN+ Price Increase: What Smart Investors Need to Know
Disney's Latest ESPN+ Price Increase: What Smart Investors Need to Know

Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS), if you hadn't already heard, is upping the prices for its ESPN+ streaming service. Although the cost of the bundle that includes Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ won't change (for

Down 52%, Can Meta Platforms Stop the Bleeding?
Down 52%, Can Meta Platforms Stop the Bleeding?

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) has had a rough year and is grappling with several headwinds simultaneously that have its stock down 52% from highs set last October. Those headwinds include policy

2 Dividend Stocks That Have Increased Their Payouts by More Than 40% in Just 3 Years
2 Dividend Stocks That Have Increased Their Payouts by More Than 40% in Just 3 Years

Dividend growth stocks can make for attractive investments because the recurring income you receive has the potential to rise every year. But dividends are discretionary, and even if there is an

Why Goldman Sachs Could Be the Best Bank Stock to Buy NowPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Private equity firm, sunset photo at golden hour, photo by Ansel Adams: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/11edc0a6-edfc-46d1-baee-abd4f510abd1.png
Why Goldman Sachs Could Be the Best Bank Stock to Buy Now

We have now seen the second-quarter results from the largest banks in the United States, and it's tough to make the case that Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) isn't an earnings season winner compared to its

McKinsey Forecasts a $5 Trillion Metaverse. Why Getting in Now Could Be a Genius Move
McKinsey Forecasts a $5 Trillion Metaverse. Why Getting in Now Could Be a Genius Move

As crypto winter continues to throw ice on the fire of formerly red-hot crypto markets, it's easy to start to wonder exactly what the future holds for non-fungible tokens like virtual real estate

Here's Why You Might Want to Make $0 in Dividend Income (for Now)
Here's Why You Might Want to Make $0 in Dividend Income (for Now)

As great as it sounds to get paid every quarter from your dividend-paying stocks, in the long run, it might be even better if you opt to make a grand total of zero. In fact, it almost certainly will

I'm Buying These 3 Resilient Stocks During a Bear Market
I'm Buying These 3 Resilient Stocks During a Bear Market

It's been awhile since I've made a trade -- for several reasons. Mostly I've been busy, but also, I've been biding my time, waiting for the market's current indecision to pass. I'm no fan of market

This SPAC Stock Could Be the Next Big Thing for Travel InvestorsPhoto, wide shot, wide-angle lens,  Restaurant, Midday, harsh overhead sunlight, directional sunlightt, photo by Thomas Heaton: https://img.midjourneyapi.xyz/temp/6d1f34ee-79e7-4628-b30f-0a4597808d61.png
This SPAC Stock Could Be the Next Big Thing for Travel Investors

Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) were popular investment vehicles over the past couple of years. More than half of companies that had initial public offerings (IPOs) in the U.S. in 2020

Married or Divorced? Here's How It Will Affect Your Social Security
Married or Divorced? Here's How It Will Affect Your Social Security

Social Security can make up a sizable portion of your income in retirement, so it pays to know how your benefits are calculated. In some cases, your marital status could affect the amount you