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How to Have a Debt-Free Holiday Season
With the holiday season approaching quickly, Americans are coming together to share a common tradition: worrying about having enough cash to get through the festive season. More than 6 in 10....
7 Ways You Can Get More Money in Retirement
According to the 2017 Retirement Confidence Survey, about 24% of workers said they had less than $1,000 saved for retirement, and a whopping 55% had less than $50,000. Only 20% had socked away....
Global Automakers Finally See the Big Picture
Two decades ago, major automakers such as Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) and General Motors (NYSE: GM) clearly couldn't see the forest for the trees. Their vision was so nearsighted that all the....
3 Ways to Get a Better Job in 2018
Many people head into the new year with all sorts of personal improvement goals. Some people want to lose weight, others vow to stop a bad habit, and a lot of folks hope to get a better....
Is a Costco Membership Worth It for Black Friday Alone?
Costco (NASDAQ: COST) may be your least expensive option when it comes to shopping. In fact, two recent studies show that across a range of basic items and household essentials, Costco offers....
Why Hawaiian Airlines Isn't Worried About Competition
Shares of Hawaiian Holdings (NASDAQ: HA) have plunged this year due to worries about new competition from United Continental (NYSE: UAL) and Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV). United plans to....
Here's How Warren Buffett's Stock Portfolio Has Changed Over the Past 2 Years
Warren Buffett has famously said in regard to Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) stock portfolio that "our favorite holding period is forever." Buffett's ideal stock is one that he....
4 Reasons Why Black Friday Is the Worst Day of the Year to Shop
There's nothing like a Thanksgiving meal to ring in the holiday season. Unfortunately, millions of Americans will be hitting the stores the following morning without having so much as digested....
The GOP Tax Plan Could Negatively Affect Your Social Security Benefits
For a majority of seniors, Social Security is their financial rock. Without a guaranteed monthly stipend, the number of seniors living below the federal poverty level could well rise by millions.....
Dissecting Robert Shiller's Worries About Passive Investing
At The Motley Fool, we pick individual stocks, so there's no question we have skin in the game on this question. But it's an important one, so in this segment of the MarketFoolery podcast, host....
Buffalo Wild Wings Gets a Mouth-Watering Buyout Bid
In this segment of the MarketFoolery podcast, host Mac Greer, Motley Fool Director of Small-Cap Strategy Bill Mann and Matt Argersinger of Million Dollar Portfolio consider the future of Buffalo....
A Great Quarter for Home Depot, an "Eh" Day for Its Shareholders
In this segment of the MarketFoolery podcast, host Mac Greer is joined by Motley Fool Director of Small-Cap Strategy Bill Mann and Matt Argersinger of Million Dollar Portfolio to discuss the....
Over 70? You Have Until Dec. 31 to Avoid a 50% IRS Penalty
Tax season doesn't start until after the New Year, but that doesn't mean you can afford to wait that long to think about tax matters. The IRS doesn't hesitate to impose penalties when it can, and....
Is a Sale of 8point3 Energy Partners Around the Corner?
In April, when First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) announced that it was considering selling its stake in 8point3 Energy Partners (NASDAQ: CAFD) in 2017 and co-sponsor SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR) announced....
The Must-Do Money Move You Can't Afford to Put Off Any Longer
The stock market has given investors some of the best performance over the past nine years that they'll ever see in their lifetimes. At times like these, the last thing on many investors' minds is....
Top 6 Things No One Tells You About Retiring
Image source: Getty Images.Many of us look forward to retirement as the reward for a lifetime of hard work. While the post-work years can truly be golden for those who plan for them, many retirees....
Why Did the Governor of New York Say the GOP's Tax Plan Would Destroy the State?
On Oct. 26, a politician took to Twitter to write a scathing Tweet -- and no, it wasn't Donald Trump. This time, it was Andrew Cuomo, governor of New York.Cuomo fired off a Twitter missive....
How to Quickly Estimate Your Social Security Payment at Various Ages
Deciding when to begin receiving Social Security is a personal decision, but that decision shouldn't be made without a clear understanding of the pros and cons associated with claiming early, on....
Why You Can’t Invest in Flipkart Yet
Indian online retailer Flipkart has quickly mustered a valuation tallying into the billions and has drawn comparisons to competitors like Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). In a year where e-tailer stocks....
How Skechers Is Building Its "Performance" Brand
No. 1 walking shoe company Skechers (NYSE: SKX) is making in-roads for its "performance" shoes, which are designed to optimize a person's movement in a specific sport and intended for....
College Costs Are Still Climbing. Here's What to Do About It.
You'd think the college bubble would've burst by now, or at the very least deflated. But new data from the College Board tells the opposite story -- namely, that tuition prices rose again in 2017,....
3 Top Soda Stocks to Consider Buying Now
Believe it or not, the soda industry is fertile ground for investor profits right now. Consumers are rapidly shifting their tastes around colas and sparkling water, and that move is opening....
Artprice: the auction record for Salvator Mundi by Leonardo da Vinci proves that the Museum Industry(R) is completely revolutionizing the Art Market's economic model
The consensus of estimates surrounding the price potential of Leonardo da Vinci's Salvator Mundi was nowhere near the mark and the final result of $450.3 million left a lot of dropped jaws.....
Is Intel Corporation a Buy?
With the company's stock up 11% since it announced another record-breaking quarter, some may think Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is no longer a buy. Bullish investors like myself have long sung the Intel....
Why a Gold Obamacare Plan May Be Cheaper Than a Silver One
If you're shopping for a health insurance policy on the Obamacare exchanges during open enrollment, you'll need to look carefully at your plan options. You may be surprised to find a plan....