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4 in 10 Americans Plan to Claim Social Security by 65. Here's Their Top Reason Why.
Statistically speaking, the optimal age to begin receiving Social Security benefits is 70. But most people don't seem to care about statistics.
Four in 10 Americans plan to claim Social Security by
Should You Buy Zim Stock Right Now?
Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian reviews Zim's (NYSE: ZIM) latest investor update and answers if investors should buy the stock.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Aug. 16, 2023
Should Apple Buy ESPN From Disney? Wall Street Analyst Dan Ives Thinks It's a "No-Brainer"
Many view ESPN as the crown jewel of Walt Disney's (NYSE: DIS) TV empire. But now one prominent analyst believes that Disney will give up that crown jewel in the not-too-distant future to Apple
25% of Warren Buffett's Portfolio Is Invested in These 5 High-Yield Dividend Stocks
Warren Buffett has invested more heavily in high-yield dividend stocks than you might think -- depending on how you define "high yield." There is no set standard to qualify as a high-yield stock.
It's So Easy to Fall for Fraud. Don't Let Romance Scams or Crypto Crooks Ruin Your Retirement
The FBI just reported that elder financial fraud losses rose by 84% in a single year in 2022. Driving that was a 350% jump in cryptocurrency investment losses, with more than 10,000 people over 60
2 Dividend Stocks Billionaires Are Buying Hand Over Fist
Have you ever managed a portfolio successfully enough to attract billions in capital from other investors? If not there's probably a lot you can learn from the professionals who have.
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You'll Want to Hear the Surprising Truth About the Future of Social Security
Most of my friends range from their late 30s to late 40s, which means retirement isn't a near-term thing, but it's also not so far off. In fact, it's a good time to start seriously planning for a
The Biggest Mistake Investors Are Making With Disney Stock Right Now
Investors used to be excited when Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) released a new movie. The period from 2012 to 2019 featured a flurry of blockbusters and was one of the most dominant runs in the history of
3 Reasons Enphase Stock, Down 62%, Is a Buy Now
Anyone who's followed the solar industry for the past dozen years can tell you that it's seen both massive global growth, and that winning stocks in the sector have been few and far between. One of
This Predictive Indicator Has Never Been Wrong, and It Just Provided Wall Street With a Sobering Outlook
Over multidecade timelines, Wall Street is a bona fide wealth creator. But when looked at over much shorter periods, the directional movements in the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:
Bargain Hunting for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks: Down 56%, Upstart Might Be a Buy
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a buzzword applied to too many companies. But Upstart's (NASDAQ: UPST) future is heavily tied to AI and whether its AI-powered credit platform can really deliver
A Bull Market Is Coming: 2 Magnificent Growth Stocks to Buy Now Before They Rip Higher
Inflation has cooled dramatically over the past year, and consumers are spending money more freely. U.S. economic growth accelerated in the second quarter due in part to a modest uptick in consumer
Best Stocks to Buy: Palantir Stock vs. Fiverr Stock
Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian compares Palantir (NYSE: PLTR) with Fiverr (NYSE: FVRR) to determine the better stock to buy today.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Aug. 16
Here's the Average Social Security Benefit Right Now
Social Security has become a financial foundation for our nation's seniors since it was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935. According to the Center on Budget and Policy
Looking for Passive Income? This Dividend Stock Has You Covered.
Investors have enjoyed some generous returns so far in 2023, with the S&P 500 up 17% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq up 31% as of this writing. Given these returns, investor expectations have been
Is Shopify's Stock a Buy Now?
Shopify Inc (NYSE: SHOP), a leading e-commerce company, delivered a solid second-quarter 2023 performance, with revenue increasing 31% year over year and cash flows turning from negative $87 million
Here's Why I'm Buying the Dip on This Beaten-Down AI Stock -- These Services Are More Essential Than Ever, and Cash-Gushing Profits Are Coming
Cybersecurity expert SentinelOne (NYSE: S) is an odd duck in this market. Fellow data-security specialists CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) and Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) are soaring on the wings
1 Formerly High-Flying E-Commerce Stock That's a Terrific Value, or a Terrible Value Trap
Shareholders of Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY), the e-commerce marketplace for craft and vintage goods, are having to play a painful waiting game. The company was booming during 2020 and 2021, and management
2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Growth Stocks That Could Join Apple Stock in the $3 Trillion Club by 2030
Apple recently became the first $3 trillion company. The iPhone maker reached that historic milestone last month, about five years after it became the first $1 trillion company, but Apple is
Why Investors Should Love Walmart More Than Target
With Target (NYSE: TGT) stock rising following its recent earnings report and Walmart's (NYSE: WMT) falling after its own, it's a good time to examine the two stocks. Is Target stock really the one
Got $1,000? Here Are 2 Stocks to Buy for the Long Haul
Making money in stocks is not as difficult as it seems. Successful investing is about holding shares of a group of companies that grow their revenue and earnings over many years. As the companies
Buy the Dip: Why Hubspot Is a Promising Stock to Add to Your Portfolio
As small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) navigate an uncertain economic landscape, it's more important than ever to have a reliable and effective Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system in
Good News for Tesla Investors. Bad News for Tesla Stock.
In this week's video, I cover need-to-know news items related to Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) during the week of Aug. 14. Today's video will focus on Tesla's sales numbers in China, news about the Model 3
Warren Buffett-Led Berkshire Hathaway Sells 9.29 Million Shares of Chevron Stock. What Now?
On Aug. 14, Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) released its quarterly 13F filing, which shows holdings as of June 30. Five companies make up 79.6% of Berkshire's
Is It Too Late to Buy JD.com Stock?
JD.com (NASDAQ: JD) posted its second-quarter earnings report on Aug. 16. The Chinese e-commerce giant's revenue rose 8% year over year to 287.9 billion yuan ($39.7 billion) and exceeded analysts'