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There are thousands of publicly traded stocks, but only a small portion have paid a dividend without interruption. Some eventually join the list of Dividend Aristocrats, those companies that have

Social Security survivor benefits are one of the most valuable types of income the Social Security Administration (SSA) provides. These benefits are intended to ensure a surviving spouse isn't faced

There's a housing shortage in the U.S., and home prices seem to keep going higher and higher. In this Fool Live video clip, recorded on Jan. 21, Fool.com contributors Matt Frankel and Jason Hall

Can you put your money in nothing but boring S&P 500 index funds and grow your retirement nest egg to seven figures? The short answer is yes.

While the performance of the S&P 500 can vary

In the realm of high-growth tech stocks, separating quality companies from average ones can be difficult. Many fantastic businesses have sold off recently due to their association with high-growth

Warren Buffett has made a fortune for Berkshire Hathaway shareholders by investing in financially stable companies with significant competitive advantages, in part by buying shares at times when

The nest egg you bring with you into retirement shouldn't just sit in cash. Rather, it's important to keep your IRA or 401(k) plan invested so it continues to generate growth during your senior

Home Depot (NYSE: HD) has been experiencing a spending boom since the pandemic's onset. Folks are spending a lot more time at home than ever before and investing in their properties to make that

Snap's (NYSE: SNAP) stock skyrocketed 59% during after-hours trading on Feb. 3 after the social media company posted its fourth-quarter earnings. That rally reversed Snap's 24% decline during the

It has been a long, cold winter for Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN) shareholders, who have endured a long and painful slog down from the stock's 52-week high. But just like spring is around the

Retirement is one of the biggest milestones you'll experience in life. You probably already know how you want to spend your days of freedom, but it's important not to rush into them. If you want

If you've been a Target (NYSE: TGT) shareholder for a while, you're probably winning on your investment. The retail giant has climbed about 200% over the past three years. During the early stages of

Different people have different predictions about how stocks will perform over the next 11 months. And none of them know for sure whether stocks will go down, up, or sideways.

But long-term

The closer you get to retirement, the more you'll focus on exactly how much money you can count on coming in on a regular basis. For most people, Social Security won't be nearly enough to maintain

There are no shortage of high-growth trends for investors to be enamored with at the moment. Cloud computing, cybersecurity, telehealth, and even cannabis, represent sustainable double-digit growth

The most important thing you can do when it comes to investing is start. If you're new to investing and don't know where to start, don't worry -- you're not alone. You may know you should invest but

If you're like most people, chances are good you're awaiting a refund from the IRS valued at several thousand dollars. 

While it may feel nice to get a big check in the mail after you file your

January served as a reminder that stock market crashes and corrections are a normal part of the investing cycle. While rapid moves lower in equities can, at times, be unnerving, these periods of

Ideally, you'll enter retirement with a sizable nest egg that allows for generous withdrawals. Even so, you may come to depend heavily on Social Security as a supplementary source of income. And if

Sometimes, the best market-beating businesses aren't flashy paradigm-shifting growth companies. Instead, they are easy-to-understand businesses that are really good at what they do. Take United

DocuSign (NASDAQ: DOCU) fell 17.4% in January, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. There was no major news about the company, but shares took a beating as investors continued to

Shares of Snap (NASDAQ: SNAP) dropped 30.8% in January, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. Snap made some news in the month regarding some legal matters and content deals. Some

Bill.com (NYSE: BILL) tumbled 24.5% in January, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. There wasn't any major news on the company, but it was one of the many victims of the growth

Investors following action camera maker GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO) knew the company was on track to make a profit in 2021, after five straight losing years. But January 2022 still marked a 14.1% decline

Shares of Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) plummeted 30.1% in January, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars was downgraded due