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Will Overly Generous Assumptions Doom Social Security Sooner?
The Social Security trustees recently released their annual report for 2022. Remarkably, their estimates showed the program's combined trust funds lasting until 2035, a one-year reprieve vs. the
Apple's Mysterious New Headset is Only a Year Away
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Astra/Daiichi Trial Significantly Raises Breast Cancer Survival Rate
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CFA Enrollment Cratered During the Pandemic, It Hasn't Rebounded
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Why QuantumScape Stock Plunged in May
Developing new, solid-state battery technology for the electric-vehicle industry isn't easy, but QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) continues to make progress. The company updated investors with its
Why SoFi Technologies Rose 22.2% in May
Shares of SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) rose 22.2% in May, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Part of the reason for last month's bounce-back was that SoFi had been absolutely
Sallie Krawcheck Shares Insights on Women and Investing
In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Deidre Woollard talks with Sallie Krawcheck, co-founder and CEO of Ellevest, a financial company built by women, for women, about how she's helping more women
What Energy Investors Need to Know
In this podcast, Motley Fool analysts Nick Sciple and Jim Mueller go over the fundamentals of energy investing and discuss:
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Here's Exactly How to Optimize for the $4,194 Social Security Monthly Max
In 2022, the largest monthly retirement check sent out by the Social Security Administration totals $4,194 per month. This is well above the average $1,657 benefit. Obviously if you can get such a
Down 52% in 2022, Should Investors Buy Crocs Stock Now?
The Federal Reserve's intention to hike interest rates throughout 2022 to curb soaring inflation is spooking investors. And companies that are still performing extremely well have been unduly
2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy for Passive Income During the Tech Sell-Off
The stock market has been unpredictable in recent months, and as a result, investors have headed for the exits. The S&P 500 has contracted 14% year to date, and the Nasdaq Composite, which comprises
Why Is Everyone Talking About AMC Stock?
AMC Entertainment Group (NYSE: AMC) gained widespread popularity for its part in the meme stock frenzy of 2021. That's when a group of investors got together on social media forums, encouraging each
Alaska Airlines to Investors: Revenue Is Soaring
So far, 2022 has been a rough year for U.S. airlines. Staffing shortages across the industry have led to numerous operational meltdowns. Training constraints, particularly for pilots, have made it
1 Green Flag and 1 Red Flag for AMC Stock
AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE: AMC) has had a volatile few years. The pandemic forced it to close its theaters temporarily, and since that's how the company generates nearly all its revenue, the
2 Top Stocks to Buy With $500
Should investors be buying stocks right now? On the one hand, equity markets are down, and the world faces various economic and geopolitical issues. On the other hand, the stock market has a long
4 Ways to Sleep Easy in a Market Crash
As the first part of 2022 so brutally reminded us, stocks can go down as well as up. If you're not prepared for that reality, then a market crash can feel incredibly terrifying to live through
Want to Collect Passive Income? Here's a Great Place to Start.
I love collecting passive income. There's just something about getting paid even though I didn't do any work to earn that money. However, passive income brings more than joy. It has given me a
GameStop Stock Has a Good and Bad Week
There was some good news and bad news for GameStop (NYSE: GME) investors last week. The good news is that the video game retailer saw its stock surge 10.4% the day after it posted mixed fiscal
Why KLA Corporation Rose 14.3% in May
Shares of KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) rose 14.3% in May according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The semiconductor equipment company didn't actually have much in the way of new news
If These 3 Stocks Drop More, You Should Jump Aboard
The stock market has cooled off considerably this year. The S&P 500 is down double digits while many stocks have fallen even further.
Despite that sell-off, some high-quality stocks still seem
1 Top Healthcare Stock to Buy Now and Hold Forever
There are various services people need regardless of economic conditions, and medical services land somewhere atop that list. That's why the healthcare industry is an excellent place to look for
Your Growth Stocks Better Check These 3 Boxes During a Bear Market
Everyone can look smart in a bull market. We saw that in 2020 and 2021 -- you could pick about any stock and make money. But now, it seems like every stock is falling, and the sun might never shine
Chevron's CEO Says No More U.S. Oil Refineries. What Should Energy Investors Do?
Mike Wirth, the CEO of oil giant Chevron (NYSE: CVX), says he doesn't believe there will ever be another new oil refinery built in the U.S. He made that comment during a recent interview with
Chewy Shareholders Are in for a Treat, Even in a Potential Bear Market
Chewy's (NYSE: CHWY) share price is down 75% since reaching an all-time high of $120 in early 2021. As that performance suggests, investor expectations were very low entering the fiscal
Working in Retirement? Here's Why That's Great... and Why It's Really Not
Few people would argue against having more money in retirement. But perhaps even fewer would run to make more money if it meant giving up time with family, hobbies, or other pursuits, especially in