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The U.S. national average for a regular gallon of gas is $4.99 as of this writing, according to the American Automobile Association. A month ago, the average was just $4.37 per gallon. And a year

You don't need much money to generate passive income from the stock market. Many high-quality dividend stocks sell for less than $50 a share. That allows you to put even a little bit of money to

Technology stocks, almost by definition, are disrupting the way things get done. They upset the status quo and become the new standard for how the world operates.

However, although you might hear a

There's no way around it -- the stock market has been falling sharply in recent months. The S&P 500 index of America's biggest companies was recently down 19% from its 52-week high, while the Nasdaq

Social Security pays retirees personalized benefits based primarily on how long they worked in covered jobs, the amount they earned in those jobs, and the age at which they choose to collect. The

The coronavirus pandemic created a set of circumstances that rewarded some businesses while punishing others. Nonessential companies were forced to shut their doors, which hurt their competitive

Lowe's (NYSE: LOW) thrived at the pandemic's onset. Home improvement became a popular pastime when folks were stuck at home during lockdowns. Fortunately, several effective vaccines were developed

Companies that routinely increase their dividends have historically outperformed their stingier peers, so investors should consider adding some dividend-growth stocks to their portfolios. The cream

Many investors are well aware by now that Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) primarily makes its money through advertising, so they overlook contributions from Roku's hardware business. Yet the news of TV

Inflation just keeps accelerating, and the stock market is taking a beating as major bellwethers report earnings disappointments and recession fears mount.

One of the major barometers is the S&P

Target (NYSE: TGT) stood out from rivals as one of the best-performing retailers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sales and earnings surged to unprecedented heights, as consumers shifted spending to

Many 401(k)s offer target-date funds as a simple retirement savings solution. But despite their popularity, a lot of people don't understand how they work. Just one in five workers say they

Most people may associate the fear of missing out (known as FOMO) with their social lives, but it applies to investing as well. Hearing about popular stocks may lead some to capriciously picked-up

The software market has long been an attractive hunting ground for potential investments. Well-known software companies like Microsoft and Adobe have provided shareholders with fantastic returns

I still remember receiving my first dividend payment almost 20 years ago. I was still in grad school and just starting on my investing journey. I had followed the advice of famed investor Peter

Investing during retirement is different than investing for retirement because there is a far greater need for stability, preserving capital, and generating income. That doesn't mean you need to put

In this clip from "Ask Us Anything" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on June 3, Fool.com contributor Matt Frankel discusses a few payment stocks that he owns, including one that should be getting more

Depending on when you plan to retire, growth stocks may be a good tool to build your portfolio to the size you'll need it to be more quickly. Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) and Nucor (NYSE:

Oil and gas prices have skyrocketed this year. That's giving energy companies more money to expand their operations and pay lucrative dividends. Several energy stocks offer much higher dividend

Typically, individuals looking to retire will only be partially supplemented by their Social Security income. Building up your passive income is important to a successful retirement because it can