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Afraid of the Stock Market? You Aren't Alone.
On this edition of Industry Focus, host Michael Douglass and Fool contributor Matt Frankel discuss personal finance -- in particular, how to approach the stock market. Only 52% of Americans own....
How to Get Rid of Your Credit Card Debt
On this edition of Industry Focus, host Michael Douglass and Fool contributor Matt Frankel discuss personal finance -- in particular, credit card debt. The average American household that carries....
Are You Prepared for an Emergency Expense?
On this edition of Industry Focus, host Michael Douglass and Fool contributor Matt Frankel discuss personal finance. In particular, according to one survey, nearly six in 10 Americans couldn't....
How Netflix Is Breaking In to International Markets
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has seen outrageous growth since it went public and has very likely hit market saturation here in the United States. For it to keep seeing those same growth numbers, it's....
Cirrus Logic Expects Slow Growth This Year
Audio-chip developer Cirrus Logic (NASDAQ: CRUS) reported its fiscal second-quarter results after the market closed on Nov. 2. Revenue was down a hair year over year, while the company's....
Whatever Happened to Amazon Go?
Remember Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Go?Launched nearly a year ago, this concept store was supposed to represent the future of retail. The Seattle location was outfitted with a network of cameras and....
Haunt Your Heirs From Beyond the Grave -- With These Horrifying Estate Planning Errors and Oddities
For the Halloween episode of Motley Fool Answers, Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp engage in a spirited discussion of the horrors some folks have visited upon their families' finances from the....
October's "Rule Breakers" Mailbag: Should We Break Up the Online "Yankees"?
On this week's Rule Breakers podcast, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner answers a question from... himself. He's seeing a growing sentiment among people who believe that the big three internet....
October's "Rule Breakers" Mailbag: 4 Questions on Bitcoin
On this week's Rule Breakers podcast, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner brings in a special guest -- Aaron Bush from the Motley Fool Rule Breakers team-- to help him field some follow-up....
October's "Rule Breakers" Mailbag: How Does Tax-Loss Harvesting Work
On this week's Rule Breakers podcast, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner brings in a special guest -- Megan Brinsfield of Motley Fool Wealth Management -- to assist him in explaining the ins and....
October's "Rule Breakers" Mailbag: Is Investing Gambling?
On this week's Rule Breakers podcast, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner starts his monthly dip into the mailbag by helping out a listener who doesn't quite know how to respond to a friend's....
Is Shopify Inc. a Buy?
Shopify Inc. (NYSE: SHOP) has been one of the most exciting stocks on the market since its debut in 2015. Shares of the e-commerce management specialist have jumped 286% since its IPO, powered by....
How to Pick the Best Asset Allocation for You
We've all heard the adage that you shouldn't put all your eggs in one basket. Well, allocating your money to a variety of assets applies this advice to investing. There are many issues to consider....
AutoNation Posts Solid Q3 and Takes Aim at Driverless-Car Business
Investors weren't quite sure what to expect from AutoNation's (NYSE: AN) third quarter. Hurricane Irma was due to negatively impact its results, and light-vehicle sales have been slowing in 2017.....
General Communication Bleeds Subscribers
Alaskan telecommunications company General Communication (NASDAQ: GNCMA) reported its third-quarter results after the market closed on Nov. 1. Revenue continued to decline as the company shed....
Oil and Gas Stock Roundup: Oil, Strong Earnings Sent Stocks Soaring
Crude continued marching higher this week, thanks to growing optimism that the oil market is quickly getting back into balance and should stay that way since OPEC seems increasingly likely to....
Why El Pollo Loco Holdings Stock Dropped Today
Shares of El Pollo Loco Holdings (NASDAQ: LOCO) were looking overcooked today, as the fast-casual chicken chain sold off following its third-quarter earnings report. Shares closed down 12.9% as....
5 Ways to Leave Your Job on Great Terms
After putting in your time at your present company, you're suddenly presented with a new opportunity that requires you to jump ship. It's not an unusual scenario: The average worker changes jobs....
Electronic Arts Gushes Cash
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) reported fiscal 2018 second-quarter financial results on Oct. 31. The video game maker is benefiting from the growth of digital sales of games and related content,....
Berkshire Hathaway’s Third-Quarter Operating Profit Falls 29%
Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK-A)(NYSE: BRK-B) third-quarter operating earnings declined to $3.44 billion, down from $4.85 billion in the year-ago period, due primarily to large insurance....
How to Set Up Your 401(k) to Make You Tons of Money
Whether you're just opening your first retirement savings account or you've had one for decades, you need to make sure your 401(k) (or IRA) is set up to bring in as much money as possible. The....
Google's Pixel 2 Faces More Problems. Who Dropped the Ball?
When Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google launched its new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL phones in October, the devices looked like potential challengers to Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone 8....
Here’s What You Need to Know About Trump’s Tax Plan If You Own a Home
Homeowners have gotten used to lucrative tax perks. Not only can they write-off their mortgage interest, they can also deduct the amount that they pay in local real estate taxes. The two tax....
Rumor Has It That Apple's 2018 iPhones Won't Have This Killer Feature
KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (via MacRumors.com), who is well known for his insight into Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) supply chain and future products, recently predicted that next year's iPhones....
Why Dunkin' Brands Stock Rose 11% in October
Dunkin' Brands (NASDAQ: DNKN) stock rose 11% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, beating the broader market's 2.2% gain.The boost pushed Dunkin' stock....