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Almost everyone carries debt from time to time, and it's not always a big deal. But as you approach retirement, you want to shed as much debt as possible. With fewer payments to worry about, you can

The past several months have been difficult for investors, especially in tech stocks. However, in this video clip from "The Virtual Opportunities Show" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on May 31, Fool

Most seniors count on Social Security benefits in retirement to help them cover their costs, but knowing how much you'll get isn't always easy. There are several factors that affect this, including

America's space news has been pretty good of late, with SpaceX recently completing its fourth official "Crew" mission to the International Space Station (ISS) and Boeing succeeding with an uncrewed

There's no question that investors have soured on Novavax (NASDAQ: NVAX). Shares of the vaccine maker have plunged more than 80% since last September. But is Novavax a bargain ready to rebound, or a

Young cryptocurrency players with a lot of growth potential are a great way to lift your portfolio over time. And considering recent declines in the cryptocurrency market, many of these players are

Roku's (NASDAQ: ROKU) stock has been hit hard over the past year, but there was some good news in its most recent earnings report. In this video clip from "The Virtual Opportunities Show" on Motley

Planning for retirement? Don't count on Social Security meeting all of your financial needs. The federal program wasn't designed to do so. You'll definitely need other sources of income. 

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When it comes to following famous investors, track records matter. After 57 years as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B), Warren Buffett's track record is about as long as they get

In the early years of 401(k) saving, reaching a six-figure balance can feel impossible. You see the money deducted from your pay, and with little momentum in your retirement account balance, you

It's been a bumpy ride for Wall Street in 2022. Since the widely followed Dow Jones Industrial Average and broad-based S&P 500 hit their respective all-time closing highs in early January, both have

There are certain expenses that could shrink once you begin retirement. Your housing costs might drop, for example, if you make the decision to downsize, or if you manage to pay off your mortgage

Regardless of whether you're a new or seasoned investor, chances are that this has been a challenging year. Since hitting their respective all-time highs, the 126-year-old Dow Jones Industrial

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Social Security benefits can make or break retirement for many older adults, as many retirees rely on their monthly checks for some or all of their income.

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Jewelry stocks don't get a lot of attention on Wall Street, and it's easy to see why. It's a highly fragmented, slow-growth, mature industry, and only a handful of pure-play jewelry stocks are

Shares of many cryptocurrencies continued their plunge downward this week, as inflation continues to stay hot and because of other more specific crypto news.

Shares of the world's largest

With the recent inflation news driving another massive stock sell-off, investors are once again getting nervous about the future. After all, high inflation means that the Federal Reserve is expected

Growth stocks are falling out of favor with investors in 2022. Interest rates are rising quickly, a trend that makes the present value of future cash flows worth less. 

Despite how the market feels

Companies that generate stable cash flows, have strong balance sheets, are industry leaders, and have been around for decades tend to be the kinds of businesses that investors can count on to

If you have the guts for it, buying a stock that other investors scorn can be a great way to pick up shares of companies with good bones at a steep bargain. If fortunes turn, you'll get to be the

It's definitely a buyer's market for long-term technology investors. As a whole, the stock market has been spooked in the past several months. Between 40-year-high inflation, the Federal Reserve's

Today, I provide 10 of my best dividend stock ideas. I believe these dividend stocks are a great way to add balance and passive income to a long-term portfolio. Compounding is the eighth wonder of

If you're just starting your journey as an investor, it can be intimidating to decide where to begin. There are several ways to dip your toes in the water; the important thing is to get started and

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the lives of individuals and businesses worldwide. To make matters worse, an outbreak at a manufacturing plant or a seaport snarls the supply chain. The supply