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6 States That Are the Most Likely to Tax Your Social Security Income
Whether you realize it or not, tens of millions of Americans are reliant to some degree on their monthly stipend from Social Security. The latest data from the Social Security Administration shows....
4 Terrible Reasons to Quit Your Job
Even though unemployment sits near record lows and a number of industries have a high demand for workers, it's never a good idea to quit your job without making a plan.In some cases, examining why....
How Safe Is McDonald's Dividend?
The restaurant industry has evolved dramatically over the past half-century, and McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) has worked hard to remain relevant in an ever-changing industry environment. Competing....
Are Mass Brewers Seeing a Craft Beer Blowback?
It was bound to happen sooner or later: The beer industry may have reached the tipping point with craft brewery acquisitions that means such deals will no longer have the same payoff for the major....
Use These Free Tax Calculators and Get an Early Start on Your 2017 Taxes
With three months left in 2017, most people aren't even thinking about their taxes. Yet now is a smart time to do tax planning, and the first step is to get a quick estimate on how much in taxes....
It's Official: Student Debt Is Bad for Your Health
There's no question that taking on huge amounts of debt for college can damage your long-term finances. Case in point: Last year, Morningstar determined that for every dollar we borrow for....
Better Buy: Pfizer Inc. vs. Bristol-Myers Squibb
You can call them "frenemies." Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) are friends when it comes to blockbuster blood thinner Eliquis. But the two big pharma companies are enemies....
Did Electric Vehicles Hit a Tipping Point Last Week?
Have electric cars finally hit a tipping point? Are they now inevitable? The last week has seen some very big electric-vehicle announcements from some very big auto-industry players, mostly around....
Why China Is Crushing the U.S. in Solar Energy
By any objective measure, China is crushing the U.S. in the business of solar energy. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), China had installed 78 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity by....
The Top Defense Stock to Buy in 2017
"North Korea best not make any more threats to the United States. They will be met with fire and fury like the world has never seen."-- President Donald Trump When the Commander in Chief of the....
My Credit Score Is 800. Now What?
Having a credit score of 800 or higher puts you in an elite tier of borrowers, given that only about 20% of people have a credit score in this range. People who have scores above 800 enjoy....
Think You're Ready for Social Security? Not if You Don't Know This
Social Security helps support tens of millions of Americans in retirement. Because of how important Social Security benefits are, you can't afford to make any mistakes about how the program works....
Right and Wrong Business Reactions to Irma, Plus Some International Moves on Global Warming
On this Market Foolery podcast, host Chris Hill, Motley Fool Pro and Options' Jeff Fischer, and Motley Fool Options and Pro Canada's Jim Gillies start with a quick delve into their expectations....
Bitcoins and iPhones and Queso -- Oh, My!
On this Market Foolery podcast, host Mac Greer is joined by Aaron Bush and David Kretzmann of Motley Fool Supernova and Rule Breakers to discuss three business stories that are rooted in investor....
Nike Earnings Preview: What Investors Need to Watch
After the market closes on Sept. 26, Nike (NYSE: NKE) will report its earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2018, which ended at the end of May. For this earnings release, it will be important....
3 Stocks That Look Just Like Intel in 1971
Few businesses can rival the jaw-dropping shareholder value creation Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has achieved since its initial public offering in 1971. Had you invested $10,000 in Intel stock back then,....
Why Experiential Shopping Is the Next Frontier in Retail
Continuing our discussion of Nordstrom's (NYSE: JWN) new "Nordstrom Local" concept store, we dive into other examples of experiential shopping, some of which may surprise you. Who knew that....
Shopify CEO Says He Doesn't Manage to Financial Statements
Investors who listened to the most recent earnings call from the e-commerce platform company Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) were in for a treat. Tobi Lutke, Shopify's CEO, was particularly pointed in....
Is Baidu Dumping NVIDIA for AMD?
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and its mass adoption in the tech world has caused a paradigm shift that many companies are feeling -- NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been one of....
3 Stocks to Buy and Hold for Decades
Trading in and out of stocks may be exciting, but it's no way to build wealth. Buying shares of high-quality companies and holding on for the long haul is a far better alternative.We asked three....
What Investors Need to Know About Under Armour's Global Retail Footprint
For Under Armour (NYSE: UA) (NYSE: UAA), the international and direct-to-consumer businesses make up key growth opportunities for the sports apparel company.And during a 2015 investor day....
Proof That Apple Inc.'s Touch ID Is Dead
Ahead of the launch of Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone X, the company's premium smartphone with an all-new full-face OLED display, The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) reported that Apple....
How to Open a Credit Card
A credit card account is as easy (if not easier) to open as a checking or savings account. Applicants can apply online on a bank's website to open a credit card account, and often get an instant....
3 Rules for Picking the Perfect Retirement Age
Countless working Americans look forward to retirement and the idea of escaping the daily grind. But the decision to retire isn't one to be taken lightly. Pull the trigger on retirement too soon,....
Why Ambarella Inc. Stock Growth Is No Sure Thing
Investors have good reasons to be optimistic about Ambarella's (NASDAQ: AMBA) business. After all, the camera tech specialist owns valuable semiconductor design properties that could earn it an....