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Healthcare can be a major expense for workers and retirees alike. So it pays to eke out as much savings as possible in the course of paying for it.

If you're enrolled in a high-deductible health

Warren Buffett is among the world's most successful investors as demonstrated by his $113 billion net worth. He's also the chairman and CEO of conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway, which owns more than

Like many people, I have money invested for my retirement. Most of my savings is in a 401(k) or another tax-advantaged account, and I've worked to make sure that I'm investing enough to have

Even though there is a shortage in the semiconductor industry, AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) is still in a strong position for at least the next few years. In this video clip from the "Semiconductor Revolution"

Bear markets can be brutal. It isn't easy to buy when prices seem to just go lower day after day. But history tells us that bear markets present some of the best long-term buying opportunities.

Now

If you've recently been employed -- whether it's your first job post-graduation or a new job -- one of the things you should begin doing is getting your financial plan in place.

Your goal should be

When is a growth stock no longer a growth stock? Some would say the official transition occurs when a maturing business starts distributing profits in the form of a dividend while others look at the

Whether or not you realize it, you're likely going to be reliant, at least to some degree, on Social Security income when you retire.

Last month, national pollster Gallup surveyed currently retired

Regardless of how long you've been putting your money to work on Wall Street, the first five months of 2022 have been a challenge. Since hitting their all-time highs in early January, the

Many people dream of retiring with millions of dollars to their names. And with the right strategy, that's certainly possible.

If you're serious about retiring with a lot of wealth, your best bet is

Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) much-anticipated stock split will take place on June 3. Shareholders approved the 20-for-1 stock split at the company's annual meeting on May 25. 

If you're wondering how

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is one of the world's best-known companies. But one of the characteristics it is least known for is its dividend payment. The company is relatively new to the dividend-paying

As the S&P 500 edges upward after a very rocky year for the broader index, certain stocks are still taking a beating. Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG), the premier real estate investment trust

Generally, it's a bad idea for an investor to buy only one stock. The Motley Fool suggests you should aim for a portfolio of at least 25 stocks to protect yourself against extreme volatility in any

Shares of BlackSky Technology (NYSE: BKSY) launched into orbit this week, closing Wednesday's session with a 97% gain. The reason for the spike is that the company was one of three chosen by the

Okta (NASDAQ: OKTA) investors have some big questions heading into the company's earnings report next week. The identity-management software giant likely benefited from strong demand in the

One of the many things I've learned as an investor is that winning companies tend to keep winning. While there are times when a laggard will turn things around, some companies know how to

Today's video focuses on Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) and three recent announcements investors should watch. First is the completion of the Pensando acquisition. The second is that Microsoft

Like most people, you have a limited amount of money and must decide what to do with it. This can be a complicated choice if you have debt you're trying to pay back, but you're also eager to begin

Over the last two years, the median national home price has grown by 34% -- over four times the growth rate from 2018 to 2020. Many real estate markets have seen home prices increase at even higher

While many investors in the United States may not be immediately familiar with the name Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), they are almost certainly familiar with some of the companies within in its

There are many paths to take when growing the wealth needed for a comfortable retirement, and there's no need to take just one. In fact, it's probably not advisable.

Diversification is a prime

You go to the grocery store and see that your favorite potato chips are 50% off. Scooping up two bags for one price is a no-brainer. 

Then, you come home and log into your brokerage account and see

In an environment of soaring food prices, it makes sense to start looking at stocks in the agricultural sector. As such, insecticide and herbicide manufacturer FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) is worth

Shares of Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR) soared 29% this week compared to where they closed on Friday, May 20 after the company reported first-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations on the