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Americans who qualify can start collecting Social Security as soon as they turn 62 or as late as 70, but what the government views as your "full retirement age" will fall between 66 and 67

The one thing about hindsight is that it's always 20/20. You'd have difficulty finding someone who doesn't look back at some of their decisions and wish they would've gone another route. Investing

Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) is a recognized leader among artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning platform providers, and the company is leaning into that functionality. Palantir

The start of a new year is a great time to expand your portfolio by investing in companies likely to flourish over the next 12 months and long into the future.

The tech market is an excellent place

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian compares Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) across several financial metrics to determine the best AI stock for investors to buy.

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Becoming a stock market millionaire is a lofty goal, but it's attainable -- with the right investments.

There's not necessarily a right or wrong way to invest. If you're willing to put in the time

Cathie Wood has become a top investor, thanks to her investments in innovation. Wood identifies companies developing cutting-edge technologies with game-changing potential and gets in on them early

The tech hardware industry can be a brutal one for all but a few top businesses. Factors like quickly shifting consumer preferences, a host of price-based rivals, and the constant pressure to

Skyrocketing 59%. Reaching a market cap of over $550 billion. Vaulting past Johnson & Johnson to become the biggest pharmaceutical company on the planet. No matter how you look at it, 2023 was a

Winners win. Those two words might be some of the best investing advice you'll ever hear. Companies that can deliver strong earnings growth year in and year out tend to have stocks that regularly

There are plenty of myths about investing. One is that you need a lot of money to get started. Another is that you should try to time when you invest.

The reality is that you don't need very much

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian compares Lucid (NASDAQ: LCID) and Ford (NYSE: F) across several vital metrics to determine the better EV stock to buy in 2024.

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The tech sector isn't known for its dividends. The sector is famous for dynamic, growth-oriented companies that are big on promise, but often lack the consistent profits and free cash flow necessary

The big draw for investors with Altria (NYSE: MO) today is the stock's huge 9.4% dividend yield. But a big yield sometimes signals big risks, which is the case for this consumer staples stock today

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian describes all the reasons this dividend stock is a good fit for passive income investors.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Jan. 7, 2024. The

During the past five years, cannabis stocks have been a major disappointment despite the enthusiasm generated by important regulatory changes in the U.S. and Canada. One need only look at the

The average dividend stock in the S&P 500 yields just 1.5%. That's a fairly modest payout that isn't hard to beat. The danger with high-yielding dividend stocks, however, is that sometimes it can be

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) stock had a disappointing 2023, seeing its share price fall by 11%. In the year before that, the stock only generated a modest return of 3%. It's fair to say J&J has

Over multiple decades, Wall Street is nothing short of a bona fide wealth creator. But when examined over shorter timelines, it can be highly unpredictable. For instance, all three major stock

For all of the focus on saving for retirement, most Americans have too little saved to actually retire comfortably. The average American has only saved about $87,000 in IRA and 401(k) accounts

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood has made quite the name for herself among growth investors. In fact, her name has become synonymous with a high-risk, high-reward approach to investing. Wood weights

If you're worried about not having enough retirement income, you're no doubt in good company. It's natural to be concerned about a financial shortfall later in life, especially given that the cost

The tech-centric Nasdaq Composite rebounded 43% in 2023. Leaders in artificial intelligence (AI) technology played a key role in the market's rally last year, which is a positive signal of where

If there was any joy among automotive technology investors to kick off 2024, Mobileye Global (NASDAQ: MBLY) quickly kicked that to the curb. The company, which is nearly 90% owned by parent Intel