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If there's one lesson Wall Street is always willing to teach, it's the value of patience. For instance, despite the benchmark S&P 500 losing a third of its value in about a month during the first

Once you reach retirement, you may end up needing more income than expected. That's because some of your costs, like healthcare, could rise as you age, while others may not drop the way you expect

The very concept of retirement is changing before our eyes. Large swaths of people -- members of the FIRE movement or otherwise -- have redefined what it means to be a worker in a distributed

Whether you're already retired or planning to retire at some point in the future, surveys conclusively show that there's a good chance you'll lean on Social Security income in some capacity to make

What was it I said Thursday? That "this was the week to own alternative energy stocks?"

Well, it seems I jinxed it. In Friday trading, shares of fuel cell shares in particular all took a turn for

In 2022, the maximum benefit for seniors who claim Social Security at full retirement age will be $3,345. 

You have to do a few key things to earn that much in Social Security income, though. Here's

When you first become eligible for Social Security benefits at 62, you may be tempted to claim them ASAP. After all, you've been paying into the system to earn these benefits over your entire

Want to multiply your money over the long term? Look no further than growth stocks. These cutting-edge businesses increase revenue and earnings faster than average, making them an ideal means of

With the multi-generational, secular shift toward the internet getting bigger every year, is there room for both Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH)? In this video clip from "Beat &amp

If you're investing in a dividend stock, it's important to balance yield with risk. While you don't want to be too aggressive by looking for 10% dividend yields, you don't want to settle for nominal

The streaming content pioneer announced third-quarter results on Tuesday, Oct. 19. Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) generates all its revenue from streaming subscribers. The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS)

Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) is offering its Epic Pass for competitive prices and seeing positive results. In this video clip from "Beat & Raise," recorded on Sept. 24, Fool.com contributors Brian

There are several new entrants in the electric vehicle manufacturing space, and figuring out which one of these will succeed in the long run can be quite challenging. EV start-ups that plan to begin

Costco (NASDAQ: COST) offers a unique shopping experience at its warehouse stores that sets it apart from the retail competition. In this video clip from "Beat & Raise," recorded on Sept. 24

Earlier this month, Merck (NYSE: MRK) announced it was ending clinical trials of its antiviral pill candidate for treating COVID-19, molnupiravir, on account of the potential therapy's high level of

For much of its 50-year history, Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has been one of the most profitable airlines in the world. Indeed, from 1973 to 2019, the company put together a string of 47

Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) stock hasn't participated in the stock market rally since early 2020, but that trend might start shifting soon. The beverage giant is set to announce its latest operating

Adding shares to your portfolio in fast-growing businesses is an exciting way to play the stock market. Witnessing these companies boost their revenue and earnings as they steal market share and

NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) is one of the fastest-growing utilities in the country. The company is investing heavily in expanding the country's clean energy infrastructure, including building more 

The retail powerhouse Costco (NASDAQ: COST) continues to impress investors, recently releasing Q4 results that showed off what it can do better than anyone else. In this video clip from "Beat &amp

Not only is inflation running hot, it's also the hottest topic of discussion among investors.

Rising prices on goods and services are a natural part of our economic system, but if they rise too

One area that's benefited greatly from the pandemic is the home improvement sector. As a leader in this space, Lowe's Companies (NYSE: LOW) gained tremendously with sales surging more than 24% for

Nike (NYSE: NKE) is struggling with supply chain woes and has lowered its guidance for the current quarter and for fiscal 2022. In this video clip from "Beat & Raise," recorded on Sept. 24, Fool.com

Costco's (NASDAQ: COST) stock has a tendency to look expensive compared to its rivals, but the retailer has so many great things going for it that this may not matter. In this video clip from "Beat

For investors who are uneasy about jumping into complex, fast-growth technology stocks, Accenture (NYSE: ACN) is a familiar name that could be a wise choice. In this video clip from "Beat & Raise,"