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Here’s the 2018 IRA Contribution Limit
Every year, the IRS announces updated contribution limits and income thresholds for Individual Retirement Accounts, or IRAs. The IRA contribution limit is not changing in 2018, but the income....
Should You Avoid Celgene Stock After Its Big Pipeline Setback?
Even some of the biggest and best have things go wrong every now and then. Celgene (NASDAQ: CELG) has been the best-performing biotech stock over the last five years among big biotechs with market....
3 Stocks That Could Put Alibaba's Returns to Shame
It's rather easy to see why Alibaba Group's (NYSE: BABA) has doubled so far in 2017. The company owns 11% of China's massive $5 trillion retail market, and that is only expected to grow as....
What Is Warren Buffett’s Top Dividend Stock?
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) has a portfolio of dozens of common stocks, many of which were hand-picked by CEO Warren Buffett himself. Buffett is a big fan of reliable dividends,....
Can Calavo Growers Be a Growth Stock?
Avocados are considered a superfood because they're a good source of healthy fats, loaded with dietary fiber, and have catalyzed market-beating returns for Calavo Growers (NASDAQ: CVGW) stock.....
The 4 Biggest Financial Threats to Your Retirement
If you ask most retirees what their biggest concern is about retirement, the cost of healthcare is likely to be at the top of their list. You might not realize that medical expenses are only one....
Can Teva Pharmaceutical's Dividend Even Survive?
Several big-pharma stocks boast high dividend yields. None of them, though, come close to the 7.5% yield that Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE: TEVA) has recently claimed. Note the use of....
5 Key Drugs Critical to Johnson & Johnson's Future
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) recently shared its third-quarter financial report card with investors, and by all measures, it deserves kudos. However, the stock market rewards investors based....
Why Do So Many People Claim Social Security at 62?
Many Americans count down the days until they're eligible to get their hands on their Social Security benefits. The earliest age for workers to file for Social Security is 62, and it's therefore....
Google's Strategy to Educate the Public About Self-Driving Cars Is Brilliant
As the world moves ever closer to a self-driving future, one company is the current undisputed leader in autonomous driving technology: Waymo, a division spun off from Google parent Alphabet Inc.....
3 High-Yield Stocks to Own in a Market Crash
Nearly a decade has gone by since the last market crash. No one knows when the next one will come, but it will happen sooner or later. But while some stocks plunge dramatically during a market....
3 Top Oil Stocks For October
It's still quite surprising that even more than three years since oil and gas stocks started their 2014 tumble, companies in this industry are still quite cheap. With valuations in so many other....
The 2018 Saver’s Tax Credit: Free Money to Save for Retirement (Seriously)
There are several types of retirement accounts that could get you a tax deduction for your contributions, such as traditional IRAs and 401(k)s. While this is certainly a nice benefit, there's....
This Medicare Solution Could Be Your Best Open-Enrollment Option
Medicare open enrollment is happening right now, and millions of retirees have the opportunity to decide whether to make changes to their coverage. Most people just stick with their current....
How Much Will My Social Security Be In 2018?
Millions of retired American workers rely on Social Security as a significant source of retirement income. While Social Security doesn't increase every year, it will be increasing in 2018.The....
China Races to Catch Up to SpaceX
On Oct. 9, SpaceX completed its 14th satellite launch so far this year, putting 10 satellites into orbit for Iridium. Two days later, SpaceX completed launch No. 15 -- this time for SES -- en....
How Far Along Is Self-Driving Car Technology, Really?
How far along is self-driving technology? When can consumers -- and investors -- expect fully self-driving vehicles to come to market?Those questions are on the minds of a lot of investors these....
Is Raytheon a Buy?
Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) is a strong company with a healthy order book, yet it is also currently trading at a historically high multiple to earnings. So is now a good time to buy?The company is a $24....
Here's How Much the Average 50-Something American Has Saved for Retirement
Your 50s are a pivotal time not just in your career, but on the road to retirement. By the time your 50s roll around, you'll have conceivably been working for a good 30 years, which means your....
5 Proven Ways to Boost Your Retirement Income
If you're worried about retirement, you're not alone. A Gallup survey taken a few months ago found 54% of respondents reporting that they worry about not having enough money for retirement. Many....
9 Overlooked Credit Card Perks That Could Make Your Holiday Easier
When deciding on a new credit card, most Americans focus on perks such as reward programs, free FICO credit scores, and generous introductory offers. These are certainly important, but they....
7 Changes to Social Security in 2018
Though debatable, Social Security can be called the most important social program in the United States. As of August, 61.5 million people were receiving benefits and more than 42 million of those....
3 Dividend Stocks Ideal for Your Golden Years
Many retirees are putting their money to work in the stock market in order to generate income. We Fools think that's a fine decision, so long as they're picky with their stock selections.Which....
Harley-Davidson's Q3 Numbers Dipped, but It's All About the Road Ahead
In this segment of the Market Foolery podcast, Chris Hill and Seth Jayson from Motley Fool Hidden Gems try to map out where heavy-bike maker Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) is going next, in a period....
Netflix Tacked On 800,000 More New Subscribers Than Expected in Q3
In this segment of the Market Foolery podcast, Chris Hill and Seth Jayson from Motley Fool Hidden Gems cover the headline news from Netflix's (NASDAQ: NFLX) third-quarter report, and the summary....