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"Volatile" would seem to be an apt word to describe the stock market this year. Uncertainty about the macroeconomic climate mixed with decades-high inflation has traders looking for safe havens and

Most stock splits don't create actual value for shareholders. While investors end up with more (or less if it's a reverse split) shares post-split, they own the same economic interest. It's like

The two advertising giants are grappling with macroeconomic headwinds as companies worldwide pull back on marketing spending. This video will highlight which is the best stock to buy right now: Meta

The consumer price index increased 7.7% year over year in October, a solid signal that the inflation rate is now trending in the right direction. Still, the rate is far above the Federal Reserve's

The stock market has been intimidating for beginners this year. Major stock indexes are falling, and several factors are keeping volatility high. This makes it difficult for new investors to choose

Financial services company and digital bank SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) went public in June 2021 with lots of support and plenty of hype. Both its fintech super app and its CEO Anthony Noto

If you're married, your spouse could help you score a bigger Social Security check. Even if you're divorced, your ex-spouse could help you land a higher benefit. 

The reason: Social Security

Around 40% of retired Americans say they rely on Social Security "completely" in retirement, according to a recent survey from The Motley Fool. Many workers are also heading into retirement

With the market down in the dumps this year, it's easy to put business imperfections under a microscope and pick on all the reasons their shares can trade for even lower. Indeed, with an economic

You may have heard that Social Security is running out of money and won't be around in the near future. The good news is that that's not true.

Social Security may be looking at a financial

It's been challenging to hold Alibaba's (NYSE: BABA)stock over the last two years as it lost more than 70% of its market value.

As the stock price fell, investors questioned whether Alibaba had

Owning rental real estate can be a good idea, no matter what age you are. But owning real estate in retirement can be extra advantageous because it can help you diversify your retirement income

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is one of the most well-known e-commerce companies on the planet. Investors watched its market value soar to more than $1.8 trillion during the earlier days of the pandemic

Don't believe for one second that Warren Buffett doesn't think about dividends. In his latest letter to Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) shareholders, he mentioned that the company

Housing is in a downturn. Sharp interest rate increases, following years of rising home prices, have brought things to a head, with buyers canceling orders and home sales falling sharply. In this

Black Friday may be over. But holiday shopping is just getting started. And that's great news for retailers. The next big day is tomorrow, Cyber Monday. This shopping event is all about fantastic

Even in the middle of a crypto winter, a few altcoins have managed to defy the odds. For example, Toncoin (CRYPTO: TON) is up roughly 25% in the past month. Based on this recent surge, Toncoin is

Any way you look at it. 2022 has been a lousy year for investors who started the year with a lot of innovative tech stocks in their portfolios. The Nasdaq Composite index, which is loaded with

This year has left few safe-havens for the investing community. The bond market is struggling through its worst year on record, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite

Many new investors or those curious about investing get intimidated by the plethora of investment choices, a glut of information, or the belief that they don't have enough money to start.

This

You may end up having a few different income sources at your disposal in retirement, including a monthly benefit from Social Security and a nest egg you worked hard to build. In fact, ideally, the

It might feel like it's time to throw in the towel; 2022 has been a hard year for stock investors. But there are a lot of winning companies trading for great prices today. Motley Fool contributors

Mobileye (NASDAQ: MBLY) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) represent two very different ways to invest in the semiconductor sector. Mobileye, which was spun off from Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) earlier this year

The crypto industry has been devastated by the collapse of multiple major trading platforms in recent weeks, a story of mismanagement and fraud. Yet blockchain-based innovations continue to advance

You probably don't need the reminder, but this has been an abysmal year for Wall Street professionals and everyday investors, alike. Since hitting their all-time highs between mid-November 2021 and