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When you picture yourself in retirement, you might imagine living a pretty frugal lifestyle -- one that your Social Security benefits are able to pay for. But in reality, retiring on Social Security

It is fun to look at the new, exciting companies that have gone public within the past year. However, there is typically a lot of hype around them. The long list of companies that have been on the

To double your investment with marijuana stocks, one needs a strong appetite for risk and lots of patience. The industry is still in its nascent stage and sees ups and downs, and the drug is still

Insurance technology company Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) makes the bulk of its money from renters and homeowners insurance, and it recently launched auto insurance as its next big growth market. However

With a coronavirus vaccine on the verge of worldwide commercialization, Novavax (NASDAQ: NVAX) is probably a few months away from being able to sit pretty and watch the money roll in. Now that the

Insurance industry upstart Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) doesn't just provide more efficient ways to buy policies and process claims. The company's general business model is very different from those of

Roblox (NYSE: RBLX), one of the pioneers of the metaverse, is finishing 2021 with a bang. The stock was relatively flat for most of the year but surged higher after October. That's when investors

This year has been a phenomenal year for some stocks, but others would rather put it behind them. Three stocks that had a rough 2021 are PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), Twilio (NYSE: TWLO), and Pinterest

The "metaverse," which blurs the lines between the physical and digital worlds, has become a hot topic over the past year. Facebook's rebranding as Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: FB) -- which reflected its

Inflation has been running high for several months since this summer, and it might not be as "transitory" as policymakers initially thought. Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell had a

The S&P 500 has posted gains of over 25% so far this year, or more than double the historical average. It's part of a trend that has gone on since the end of the Great Recession in 2009.

If you

Investing in growth stocks is a good way to turn your $10,000 into a whole lot more over the long term. But before diving in, it's important to consider a couple of things. First, look at today's

I usually shy away from making predictions. As a Danish proverb humorously states, "It's difficult to make predictions, especially about the future." But I'm going to make an exception.

My

In less than three weeks, Wall Street is likely going to uncork the champagne on what's been another successful year for the broader market. Through this past weekend, the benchmark S&P 500 was

When it comes to real estate investment trusts (REITs) in the cannabis industry, Innovative Industrial Properties (NYSE: IIPR) is the first among equals. IIP holds 76 marijuana-cultivation

Your goal as an investor may be to buy quality stocks and eventually see them gain value. But what if you're currently sitting on a stock that's gained a lot? You may be tempted to take your money

In 17 days, Wall Street will close the book on what'll probably be another banner year. All told, the broad-based S&P 500 was up 25% through this past weekend, and investors have endured a peak

In 2022 Social Security is changing in many important ways. Benefits are increasing by 5.9% thanks to a large Cost of Living Adjustment. The amount of money a worker needs to earn a work credit to

Shareholders of Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) have seen their business' outlook soar over the last nine months. The retailer now expects over $1 billion in higher revenue in 2021 than it originally

Unity Software (NYSE: U) has established itself as a leader in the gaming industry. Its platform allows creators to build and deploy 3D content across a range of platforms, including virtual reality

Initial public offerings (IPOs) are often surrounded by enthusiasm, and that hype can easily snowball into irrational exuberance. That's why it's especially important to temper your expectations

WM Technology (NASDAQ: MAPS) may be a new name to some investors. The cannabis stock reported its quarterly earnings in November. Despite healthy revenue growth during the quarter, the stock sank on

Earnings season always keeps investors on their toes, but this one certainly held a few surprises along the way. In this segment of Backstage Pass, recorded on Nov. 5, Fool contributors Toby