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Too many investors see Wall Street as a way to get rich quick, with things like meme stocks and skyrocketing IPOs garnering way more attention than they deserve. If only it were that easy -- but the

Debt is bad news at any stage of life. But in retirement, it can be particularly problematic.

Many retirees end up on a fixed income that's largely limited to Social Security. And in that financial

Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ) was a fintech darling when it did an initial public offering (IPO) in early June 2021. The stock briefly rose as much as 40% above its IPO price in mid-November 2021, but since

Axsome Therapeutics (NASDAQ: AXSM) stock recently shot higher on a generally lousy day for the overall stock market. The gains came in response to the FDA's approval of Auvelity, the first new line

Investors have been taken on quite the ride since the beginning of 2020. Stock investors have now contended with two bear markets in a span of 2 1/2 years. They're also facing historically high

Omega Healthcare Investors' (NYSE: OHI) business has been facing major headwinds since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The stock is down materially from its 2020 highs, but has rallied

Investing can be tough, and nobody has all the right answers. It often takes decades to see substantial returns on your investments, which can make it challenging to know whether you're making the

It's been quite the year for the investing community. They've witnessed the S&P 500's worst first-half return since 1970, endured back-to-back quarters of U.S. gross domestic product declines, and

Strong crude oil prices this year have attracted investors back to energy stocks. Although oil prices have corrected a bit over the last couple of months, they are still well above $80 per barrel

The big Social Security news these days is the 2023 cost-of-living announcement (COLA). Though it won't officially be announced until October, it's expected to be the largest raise the program has

Technology investors are forever looking for the next best thing. However, a prudent investment might be in companies that have already proven successful and established themselves in their

It has been hard to be a Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) shareholder over the past year, to say the least. The stock has plummeted over 78% from its all-time highs, largely because the company is seeing growth

In this podcast, Motley Fool senior analyst Jim Gillies discusses:

Some companies are pulling back on investments, but others aren't stopping. Motley Fool producer Ricky Mulvey and Motley Fool

Applying for Social Security is a pretty big deal. While it's technically possible to undo your claim if you regret signing up, it's much easier to just make the right call in the first place

As we head into the final days of summer, we could be on the verge of a breakout for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). On Aug. 14, Bitcoin briefly traded above $25,000 for the first time since June

There are lots of ways to start making passive income. One of the easiest is to invest in dividend-paying stocks. 

There are lots of options. Some of the favorites of our passive-income-loving

2022 has been a rough year for e-commerce software giant Shopify (NYSE: SHOP), and the second-quarter earnings update brought little reprieve. Slowing revenue growth (up 16% year over year) was a

It has been nerve-wracking for Roblox's (NYSE: RBLX) investors. The company came public during the pandemic, which was an excellent time for its business as users spent their time playing online

At the start of 2020, Moderna had a market capitalization of around $6.5 billion. Today, it's worth close to 10 times that amount. It has been a 10-bagger investment within just a few years, thanks

Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) rise to the top of the electric vehicle (EV) industry was nothing short of spectacular. But there is a new top dog in the industry. And it's making Warren Buffett and his

Even in 2022, more than 13 years after Bitcoin first launched in January 2009, cryptocurrencies are still mostly characterized by speculation, with market participants trying to time price swings in

Social Security retirees are going to be getting a raise in 2023. The amount they'll receive is going to be announced around October. But in recent months, estimates for how much older Americans

Meme stocks have continued their roller coast ride as retail investors have been flocking to risky buys again. Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ: BBBY) has soared more than 280% since July and penny stock

Three months ago, Walmart (NYSE: WMT) shareholders were led to believe the company would be able to pare back its then-sky-high inventory levels, even if it took a bit of a toll.

Specifically, CEO

A distressed market can be a scary place to invest your hard-earned money. But history has proven that these markets offer good stocks at bargain prices. Generally, companies that consistently pay