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Seniors who are entitled to Social Security retirement benefits can claim their first check between the ages of 62 and 70. The decision about exactly when to get benefits within this range is an

Not much has changed of late -- stocks have continued to get pounded in the wake of high inflation, the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes, and global economic impacts from the war in Ukraine

Inflation and transportation costs are taking a toll on stocks, and the issues may persist. Retail behemoths Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) are leaning on new arrangements with

The stock market has endured its worst first-half performance in 52 years. While it has been a brutal period for investors, there are some benefits to a big decline. One of those is that dividend

Kornit Digital's (NASDAQ: KRNT) stock plunged 26% on July 6 after the Israeli textile printing company posted preliminary second-quarter results. It says it now expects revenue to decline 27% to 31%

After a multi-decade sales record in 2021, athletic shoe and apparel retailer Foot Locker (NYSE: FL) has grown its inventory dramatically. The company may now have challenges selling that inventory

The stock market's first half of 2022 has been nothing to write home to Mom about -- many stocks are significantly off their highs as investors have become risk averse amid rising inflation

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that it had accepted Sanofi (NASDAQ: SNY) and Regeneron's (NASDAQ: REGN) supplemental Biologics License Application for priority review

For investors on a limited budget who are looking for growth stocks, Chegg (NYSE: CHGG) and Pinterest (NYSE: PINS) are excellent options. As of this writing, both are selling at a price per share of

In late May, pharmaceutical giant Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) released positive phase-three clinical trial results for etrasimod in treating patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis.

What data

Competition in the streaming industry is fierce, leading companies to prioritize subscriber retention and satisfaction. A recent survey found that Warner Bros. Discovery's (NASDAQ: WBD) streamer

Biotechnology company Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) carved a name for itself in cystic fibrosis but has been slow to diversify into other diseases. That finally looks about to change as the

Oil prices are booming this year. While crude prices have cooled off recently by falling below $100 a barrel for the first time since early May, oil is still up more than 30% this year. All this

Earning passive income can be a great way to generate wealth over time. Money coming in while you spend time in your career can be an energizing boost to your portfolio. 

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If you are planning to work during your retirement while collecting Social Security, you may be faced with an unpleasant surprise. Depending on your age and how much you earn, it's possible your

The modern world doesn't exist without energy, so no portfolio is complete without at least a little exposure to the broad energy sector. If you're nearing retirement and trying to build a solid

There hasn't been a topic that has garnered more attention lately than inflation. Everything from used cars and groceries to gas and rent are much more expensive than just a year ago. This difficult

In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Dylan Lewis and Motley Fool contributor Brian Feroldi discuss:

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For investors in high-growth companies, the first half of 2022 has felt like a roller coaster than only goes down.

In fact, the Nasdaq Composite Index recorded its worst first half of any year on

Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) investors had high hopes heading into its latest earnings update. The alcoholic-beverage giant has been winning market share despite huge demand swings around niches

Just a few months ago, the stock of Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) was riding high, as a slew of bidders were offering as much as $70 per share to buy the retailer. However, following a disappointing

Big names in finance are increasingly sounding the alarm on the possibility of a recession; the investment chief of Morgan Stanley's wealth management business, for instance, recently put the risk

Social Security is a crucial income source for millions of seniors. But these retirement benefits cannot be the only funds you rely on once you've stopped working. Nonetheless, many people

About 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs in April 2022. This unprecedented shakeup to the job market has been dubbed the Great Resignation, and over a year in it's still going strong. New jobs

Inflation has been the story of 2022, hitting a 40-year high in the latest report. To combat it, interest rates are being driven higher as well, which increases the risk that the U.S. economy will