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Capital gains taxes are the taxes you may have to pay when you sell investments at a profit. Although long-term capital gains taxes are lower than short-term capital gains taxes, any type of taxes

If you think about it, discovering new treatments in healthcare can be similar to building a sound investment portfolio. A great deal of time is spent on research and monitoring, finding the right

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is currently the world's most valuable company with a market capitalization of $2.82 trillion. That isn't surprising as the tech titan is a dominant player in the smartphone

Whether you are looking for portfolio ideas or are a new investor, picking stocks is a thrilling experience. Selecting the right spectrum of stocks is also critical, as you don't want to invest

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has placed additional warnings on the labels for JAK inhibitors marketed by AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) and Pfizer (NYSE: PFE). In this Motley Fool Live video

Investing in the cannabis sector requires lots of patience. Stocks can go up or down significantly just based on what's happening with efforts to legalize marijuana all over the world. In the case

We are nearing the beginning of a new year, making it the perfect time to learn how to better our future selves financially. One of the most underrated yet effective wealth-building tools is the

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is a stock that is set up to do well in any economic climate, and that includes deep recessions. In fact, not only did Walmart handily outperform the S&P 500 during the Great

One of my favorite traits to find when looking at new potential growth stocks is growth optionality, or the ability of a company to create new sources of revenue. This is especially the case when a

If you have $5,000 you can afford to invest, now may be an ideal time to do so. Many top growth stocks have been falling, and there are many great options out there. With an investment of $5,000

Cybersecurity has never been more important than in today's digital-first environment. Companies must protect every network point, so breaches are prevented. Should protective measures fail, the

In 2022, the maximum Social Security benefit will be $4,194. Very few people are going to end up getting that much income from Social Security, though. And unless you earn a very high income every

A lot can happen in one year. The gains in cryptocurrencies are the perfect example of that. The world's first cryptocurrency Bitcoin soared past $60,000. And many smaller players skyrocketed

Dealing with a bank is often a tedious experience -- something anyone who has ever bought a house knows firsthand. A lot of paperwork, phone calls, emails, and people are involved in you finally

Despite triple digit year-over-year revenue growth driven by an influx of paid subscribers, fuboTV (NYSE: FUBO) is piling on the losses. While management explains that these losses are driven by

The median pay for a high school teacher in the U.S. is about $63,000 annually. As far as salaries go, that's about $10,000 more than the average worker's pay across all careers and ages. Even

When looking at a stock that's soared over time, one question always comes to mind: Should I buy at the high? Or even near the high? Sure, the company's outlook might be great. But it's still a

Selling a stock can have serious financial ramifications, so it's not a move you want to make lightly. You need to make sure you're clear on your own motivations for selling and the effects the sale

In two weeks, Wall Street will cross the finish line and wrap up what'll likely go down as another successful year. Through Dec. 13, the broad-based S&P 500 was higher by 24%. That more than doubles

If investing for your future is one of your intended New Year's resolutions, it might be a good idea to act now instead of waiting for the calendar to flip to the next page. There are some

If your plan is to retire in 2022, you may, at this point, be counting down the days until it's time to tender your resignation. But while you may have your heart set on retiring in the new year

In 13 days, the curtain will close on 2021 and the world will hopefully have moved one step closer to putting the coronavirus pandemic in the rearview mirror. The New Year will be a time of hope

Upstart Holdings (NASDAQ: UPST) has been one of the biggest stock stories of the year. It had a tepid debut in December 2020, but it exploded with the new year and has gained 242% this year through

While long-term investing is the most effective means of building and sustaining wealth via the stock market, there are a variety of ways that investors can apply this strategy to their personal

Shares of Cerner (NASDAQ: CERN) surged 13% on Friday, as rumors of a potential merger with Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) swirled. 

Oracle could soon move to acquire Cerner for as much as $30 billion