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Thanks to factors like inflation, the amount of money needed to retire comfortably and securely has steadily increased through the years. Luckily, for many people, they have access to a 401(k) plan

The energy industry has been on a wild ride over the past several years. From the wild swings in oil and gas prices over the past decade to playing the "will they, won't they" game with extending

The market has gotten off to a lackluster start in 2022. Investors are concerned about inflationary pressures, the looming arrival of rising interest rates, and now a major geopolitical conflict

Technically, a stock split doesn't change anything about the value of a company or its shares. One common argument supporting them is that a lower share price can allow more retail investors access

Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett's longtime right-hand man, recently predicted that over the next 100 years, inflation will cause fiat currency (that is, government-issued currency) to plummet to

Thor Industries (NYSE: THO) is setting the types of records that investors love to see. Not only did the RV giant reveal strong sales gains through late January, but its profit margins jumped thanks

He's famously nicknamed the Oracle of Omaha, but Warren Buffett has not always had perfect vision while seeing into the future with his investments. And there's one sector in particular that has

Investors who shop for stocks like they do groceries are in the best position to be successful over time. Warren Buffett entered the hall of legends buying shares of great companies when they were

With the Federal Reserve slated to raise its benchmark overnight lending rate (the federal funds rate) for the first time since the pandemic at its upcoming March meeting, most banks are expected to

In late 2021, seniors on Social Security got some pretty good news -- their benefits would be going up by 5.9% in 2022, representing their largest raise in decades. Meanwhile, the start of 2023 has

In this segment of "Ask Us Anything" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on Feb. 28, Fool.com contributors Matt Frankel and Dan Caplinger discuss how much of rising inflation and interest rate risk is

The tech industry has spawned numerous stocks that have generated outsize growth. Tech is so influential that seven of the top 10 stocks, as measured by market cap, all come from this industry (and

The energy industry is notoriously volatile. Energy prices can rise or fall significantly on the hint of supply or demand issues. Because of that, the sector isn't known for its ability to deliver

Many investors are looking to get rich quick, but the savvy among us realize that it's not likely to happen. Worse, many common attempts to get rich quick -- by purchasing penny stocks, for

For new investors, buying stocks and getting into the market can be a bit daunting. In this segment of "Ask Us Anything" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on Feb. 28, Fool.com contributors Demitri

Artificial intelligence (AI) and its subsectors like machine learning are set to transform the way we do business. Some companies are already leveraging these advanced technologies to carry out

For long-term investors, dips in the stock market can present some great buying opportunities. As of this writing, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index is down almost 21% from its all-time highs

The Nasdaq Composite index was briefly pushed below the 20%-off-peak threshold that marks bear-market territory, but a moderate rebound now has its level sitting down "only" 18% from its previous

If you are an individual investor, it can be helpful to check what sentiment is from the big dogs on Wall Street from time to time. Luckily, tons of Wall Street analysts post their research

For many investors looking at their portfolios right now, it's pretty clear that 2022 hasn't gotten off to a great start. For instance, the S&P 500 index is down 10.76% to start the year. And with

Despite management's projections, investors still have concerns regarding the flat customer count over the last several years. In this clip from "3 Minute Stocks Updates" on Motley Fool Live

If you're nearing retirement, you might have given thought to how to spend down your nest egg so that it lasts you the remainder of your life. You may have also gone a step further -- and considered

With histories of revenue growth and relatively low valuations compared to other companies in their sectors, LHC Group (NASDAQ: LHCG) and Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) look like great stocks to buy now

Superinvestor Warren Buffett himself has called it his worst investment: believe it or not, his very own Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B). The company that started out as a textile

Pinterest's (NYSE: PINS) pristine financials exceeded expectations despite a decline in users. In this clip from "3 Minute Stocks Updates" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on Feb. 16, Motley Fool