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Warren Buffett likes Vanguard. He wrote to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders in 2014 that he suggested much of the cash his family receives when he dies be invested in a low-cost Vanguard S&P 500

The Nasdaq Composite recently set a new record high for the first time in more than two years. As a result, the growth-focused index is officially back in bull market territory, and that has

The new spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs are arguably one of the most important product launches on Wall Street in the past 30 years. In less than three months, they have already attracted nearly $30

If you are a dividend investor, then Enbridge's (NYSE: ENB) 7.6% dividend yield will probably be very attractive to you. So, too, will be the 29-year streak of annual dividend increases that back

The stock market is off to a great start this year, with the S&P 500 index up about 10% in just a few months. As stock prices rise, genuine bargains are becoming tougher to come by.

However, there

There are many ways the stock market can help you get rich, but not every method is right for you. If you're someone who enjoys keeping tabs on fast-moving industries, chasing popular growth stocks

Social Security is a pretty flexible program in that recipients get a choice as to when to claim benefits. You're allowed to sign up for those monthly payments at any age starting at 62.

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Energy prices are volatile, swinging from highs to lows, often in swift and dramatic fashion. Right now, oil is on the rise, leading investors to bid up the stock prices of companies like ExxonMobil

Congress created real estate investment trusts (REITs) in 1960 to level the playing field. REITs empower anyone to invest in wealth-creating, income-producing real estate.

They've certainly done

Stocks known as the "Magnificent Seven" -- a reference to the 1960 Western -- have driven the market higher in recent months. This group of standout technology stocks led the S&P 500 to a new record

For the lion's share of this decade, volatility has ruled the roost on Wall Street. Beginning in 2020, all three major stock indexes began vacillating between bear and bull markets in successive

Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) has a nearly 5% dividend yield. Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE: PXD) yields about 4.3%. And Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ: FANG) has a roughly 4.2% yield.

Those are pretty

In this video, Motley Fool contributor Jason Hall breaks down the coming Capital One (NYSE: COF) and Discover Financial (NYSE: DFS) tie-up that will make a new credit card giant, and why he thinks

One of the better social programs America offers is Social Security. Its retirement benefits have been around for decades and have helped many Americans maintain some financial stability in their

Warren Buffett has been a big fan of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) in recent years. However, some might think he's not as enthusiastic about the stock as he used to be. In the fourth quarter of 2023

Several major cryptocurrencies rallied this week amid multiple potential catalysts including strong net inflows into bitcoin ETFs, notable new registration filings for spot Ether ETFs, and an

One common hope for growth investors is finding the stock that will make them millionaires with a small investment. Tech stocks like Amazon and Microsoft have accomplished such feats for long-term

As of this writing, the overall cryptocurrency market carries a market cap of just under $2.7 trillion. That's up from about $800 billion at the start of 2023. And it's close to record territory of

If you have been looking for high-yield stocks to buy, Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET), with its hefty 8.1% distribution yield, has probably popped up on your search screens already. This large North

Saving for retirement today isn't like it was in previous generations. Gone are the days when a pension was standard, replaced by the modern 401(k) plan. The biggest difference? It puts the

A commodity-focused business like Uranium Energy Corp (NYSEMKT: UEC) can be very volatile. That's not surprising when you consider that the product it sells, uranium, is a bit volatile. Uranium

Although the prices of crypto mining stocks and cryptocurrencies don't always move in harmony, generally speaking, if cryptos are doing well so are the miners.

That was the dynamic this week, as the

Everyone recognizes Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) as a global transportation giant, ferrying millions of passengers worldwide. While this is true, there's another perspective to consider: Delta is a

For a majority of future retirees, Social Security will play a key role in their financial well-being. We know this because more than two decades of annual surveys from national pollster Gallup have

If you are considering investing in the midstream sector, Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) will probably be one of the standouts. With a nearly $40 billion market cap and a geographically diverse business