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How Long Will a Bankruptcy Stay on My Credit Report?
Americans certainly aren't strangers to debt, despite the long-term dangers involved. But there comes a point when many of us will inevitably struggle to keep up with our debt payments, and if....
Shipt Becomes Target’s Newest Weapon in the E-commerce War
Target (NYSE: TGT) announced last week that it will acquire same-day delivery firm Shipt for $550 million. The latter has developed a national network of shoppers that it can serve with same-day....
5 Top Alternative Energy Stocks to Consider Buying Now
Alternative energy covers a wide range of sources, with almost anything that's not a fossil fuel falling under the banner. That includes common renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, hydro,....
These 5 Energy Stocks Could Be Huge Winners in 2018
Energy stocks got pummeled in 2017, with most losing value this year even though crude prices have rallied and are at their best levels in years. Because of that sell-off, analysts think that some....
Will Visa Raise Its Dividend in 2018?
Dividend investing has soared in popularity in recent years. Income investors have had to find portfolio income from somewhere, and with interest rates on bonds and other fixed-income investments,....
Lockheed Martin Wants to Build World's First Supersonic Business Jet
Fighter-jet manufacturer Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is going commercial, partnering with privately held Aerion to develop what would be the world's first supersonic business jet.The two....
Microsoft's Virtual Reality Attempt Fails to Impress
In October, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) entered the virtual reality business with its Windows Mixed Reality platform and lineup of third-party headsets. The move was seen as an entrance into a....
3 Ways You Might Benefit From the New Tax Bill
With the new tax bill expected to be signed into law later this week, countless Americans are now left wondering how exactly the impending changes will impact them. And while not everyone will....
Partners in Foolanthropy: A Chat With David Campbell of All Hands and Hearts
This week, we bring you a special bonus Rule Breaker Investing: an interview with David Campbell, co-founder of All Hands and Hearts-Smart Response, a nonprofit dedicated to helping communities....
There's Lots of Growth to Go Around
In this MarketFoolery podcast, host Mac Greer, Total Income's Ron Gross, and Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser tackle a few noteworthy and upbeat news items: The DJIA's record-setting 2017,....
The Most Important Tax Change in the New Reform Law
After months of negotiations, lawmakers in Washington finally succeeded in crafting a tax reform package that Republicans could agree on. New tax laws will take effect in 2018, and investors are....
The Equifax Data Breach: 2017's Most Infamous Financial News Story
Equifax (NYSE: EFX) was the target of a massive data breach in mid-2017, and 143 million Americans' personal information may have been stolen. Here's what this means to investors, and most....
2017 Has Not Been Kind to Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) didn't have a great year in 2017. The fake-accounts scandal affected 1.5 million more people than was originally expected, and the bank faced several other "mini-scandals"....
2017: A Banner Year for Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have risen tremendously in 2017. Here's what you need to know about bitcoin, especially if you're thinking about buying some now.A full transcript follows the....
Why Enterprise Customers Are So Important to T-Mobile
T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) has been pointing to its expansion into the enterprise wireless market as a meaningful growth driver for the better part of a year. Indeed, T-Mobile is well behind its....
3 Dividend Stocks That Pay You More Than IBM Does
IBM (NYSE: IBM) was once the most valuable company in the world -- back in the 1980s, when the tech titan dominated the market for mainframe and personal computers. Today, it's been eclipsed by....
Apple Has Returned $234 Billion to Shareholders -- and There's Plenty More to Come
When Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) announced its three-year capital return program in 2012, the company made it clear that dividends and share repurchases would be a priority in the coming years.....
The Typical 401(k) Saver Isn't Contributing Nearly Enough. Are You?
Saving for retirement doesn't come easily for most people. It means making a major sacrifice now for an event that won't happen for years or even decades, and that requires a tremendous amount of....
How Netflix Crushed It in 2017
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) shareholders beat the market by a wide margin in 2017 as the streaming video giant grew from a $52 billion market capitalization to over $80 billion. A few big things went....
Interest Rates Are Rising -- How Will It Affect Your Investments?
The Federal Reserve has raised the federal funds rate five times since 2015, and more hikes are expected in 2018. In this clip, Michael Douglass and Matt Frankel discuss what this means to you as....
What Should You Expect From the New Fed Chair?
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen is set to be replaced by President Trump's nominee, Jay Powell. However, it might not be as much of a change as you think.A full transcript follows the....
Alibaba Teams Up with Two Media Giants
Alibaba's (NYSE: BABA) streaming video site Youku recently signed new content licensing deals with Comcast's (NASDAQ: CMCSA) NBCUniversal and Sony (NYSE: SNE) Pictures. Recent films and franchises....
The 3 Stocks on the MFM Team's Radar This Week
In this segment of the Motley Fool Money podcast, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger, and Total Income's Ron Gross talk about the companies they're most....
Which E-Commerce Giant Do the Fools Like Best?
In this segment of the Motley Fool Money podcast, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger, and Total Income's Ron Gross tackle a question from a London-based....
Waste Management's 10% Dividend Boost Lights a Fire Under the Stock Price
In this segment of the Motley Fool Money podcast, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger, and Total Income's Ron Gross dig around a bit in Waste Management's....