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Do I Need to Sign Up for Medicare at 65 if I Have Other Health Insurance?
The standard eligibility age for Medicare in the United States is 65. However, many people don't know if they need to sign up for Medicare if they already have other health insurance coverage, such as
Starbucks' Move Addresses Growing Barista Discontent
Generally considered a good place to work that treats employees well, Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) has faced recent backlash from some of its baristas over staffing levels in stores. Though employee
If I Make $60,000, How Much Will Social Security Pay Me?
Social Security provides a huge portion of the retirement income that Americans rely on. Even if you're fortunate enough to earn $60,000 a year, which is slightly above the latest available median
What Investors Missed in the Market This Week
There was quite a bit going on in the markets this week, with retail in the spotlight -- though not for a good reason. According to the government, sales at retailers nationwide dropped 0.2% in June
The 4 Top Internet ETFs
Investing in the internet has led investors on a roller-coaster ride over the past 20 years. The tech boom of the late 1990s gave way to the bust of the early 2000s, but since then, the internet has
Intel Is Feeling the Heat From AMD
The latest market share numbers for the central processing unit (CPU) space put together by PassMark gave Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) investors a rude awakening. The chip giant is losing its vice-like grip
Zynga History: Everything Investors Need to Know
Zynga (NASDAQ: ZNGA) was once the biggest name in social video games. Popular hits like FarmVille and Words With Friends racked up massive audiences and recorded stellar engagement, but the company's
J.C. Penney's Latest Turnaround Bet: Toy Shops
Since CEO Marvin Ellison took the reins at J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP) two years ago, he has pushed the company into new lines of business in an attempt to boost sales even as mall traffic continues to
Buying Cabela's Still a Bad Idea for Bass Pro Shops
It's not too late for Bass Pro Shops to back out of its acquisition of Cabela's (NYSE: CAB). Sure, it was a lengthy and expensive process getting the deal through the Federal Trade Commission approval
Is It Time for Netflix to Crack Down on Password Sharing?
A recent poll found that more than one fifth of young adults in the U.S. who use video-streaming services do so on borrowed passwords. Password sharing, or the act of using someone else's account for
Applied OptoElectonics 500% One-Year Return: Everythng Investors Need to Know
Since last summer, shares of Applied OptoElectronics (NASDAQ: AAOI) are up nearly 500% and nearly 200% since the start of 2017. Those numbers have drawn the attention of many investors, and while the
Keep Tootsie Roll Out of Your Diet, as Well as Your Portfolio
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (NYSE: TR) is a family run business that is running into headwinds, such as dietary concerns about consuming sugar and a transition from brick and mortar to online
Never Will I Ever Buy Preclinical Biotech Stocks. No Way!
It's "Never Will I Ever" week on Industry Focus, and we're explaining what we'll never invest in and why.It's incredibly difficult to develop new, game-changing medicine. How difficult? Over 90% of
Amazon Prime Day: Consumers Win, Investors Really Win
The day after Thanksgiving is often referred to as "Black Friday" in the US, based on the inaccurate notion that retail stores operate unprofitably all year, finally turning a profit due to the
Can This Steel ETF Bounce Back From Tough Times?
The global economy has gone through a difficult period in recent years, and steel stocks have suffered the brunt of slowdowns in the infrastructure and construction industry. With demand for steel
What Managed Care Organizations Are, and How Investors Can Profit From Them
Most Americans get their healthcare through a managed care organization, but nearly no one truly knows the ins and outs of the health insurance program they have. Managed care organizations are plans
The Next Oil Boom Could Be Here Sooner Than You Think
Despite the support of OPEC, crude prices remain in the doldrums again this year. While many initially expected that oil would stay in the mid-$50s, it has fallen well short of those forecasts
What to Expect From Qualcomm's Q3 Earnings
Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) investors will be hoping for a turnaround when the company releases its third-quarter fiscal 2017 results on Wednesday, July 19. The stock has been down so far this year as it
Better Buy: Nintendo vs. Sony
Both Nintendo (NASDAQOTH: NTDOY) and Sony (NYSE: SNE) are seeing success from a thriving video game industry. Nintendo's Switch is exceeding many analysts' expectations with strong sales, and Sony's
Want a Career Change? You're in Good Company
It used to be that workers would graduate college, find a good company to work for, and stay put until retirement eventually rolled around. These days, however, it's not unusual for employees to jump
It's Not a Great Time to Be a Great American Brand
On this Market Foolery podcast, host Chris Hill and Motley Fool Funds' Bill Barker parse some of the more interesting news items of the day from the business world: An analyst report let the air out
Top 10 States for Job Seekers
'If a man is called to be a street sweeper, he should sweep streets even as Michelangelo painted, or Beethoven composed music, or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the
Why You're Smart to Buy Vertex Pharmaceuticals Stock
You might look at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) stock and shake your head at its valuation. After soaring more than 70% so far in 2017, shares of the biotech now trade at a whopping 180 times
Netflix Inc. Earnings: 3 Things to Watch
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) will announce its second-quarter earnings results after the market closes on Monday, July 17. Here are a few big trends for investors to know heading into the report.In their
The Stocks Behind the Best-Selling Beers of 2017
Beer is big business in the United States. Americans spent $34 billion on these alcoholic beverages in the last year, or about a third of the budget that they dedicate to water purchases. That beer