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Got $5,000? These 2 Dividend Stocks Are Cheap Buys Today
After a rough September, during which the S&P 500 fell 4%, October seems like a great time for investors to scoop up some deals. And whether you're looking to boost your returns or just love to
Making These 2 Moves Now Could Ensure an Almost Tax-Free Retirement
For far too many Americans, retirement is filled with financial worries. But with the right moves, you can eliminate one big concern: paying income taxes on most (or even all) of your retirement
3 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy in October
The stock market is up modestly heading into the final quarter of the year. Looking at just the 4% gain through September, you might guess 2020 was a normal period for investors, rather than one
Exclusive Interview: The Motley Fool Sits Down With Citus Health CEO
The Motley Fool got a chance to chat with Melissa Kozak, RN, CRNI, and co-founder and CEO of Citus Health. Here's what she had to share about the future of digital health and how her company is
Millennial Investors: Buy This, Not That
This has been a year that the investment community won't soon forget. We've witnessed incredible lows, with the benchmark S&P 500 losing over a third of its value in under five weeks, and monumental
3 Social Security Basics Every Investor Must Know
Social Security can be a complicated topic, but if you expect to depend on your benefits at all in retirement, it's important to at least understand the basics.
The more you know about how the
5 Unstoppable Stocks to Buy With $5,000
Volatility has been the name of the game for investors in 2020. The widely followed S&P 500 has lost as much as 34%, regained it all back, and then some, and once again neared official correction
Square Capital Chief Resigning
Square (NYSE: SQ) is losing a top figure in an important business division. The financial services company divulged in a regulatory filing that Jacqueline Reses, lead of its Square Capital unit, has
Why Shares of Pinduoduo Fell 16.6% in August
Shares of Chinese e-commerce upstart Pinduoduo (NASDAQ: PDD) plunged 16.6% in September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. There wasn't a whole lot of news on Pinduoduo during
Why Meritage Homes Shares Popped 15% in September
Shares of homebuilder Meritage Homes (NYSE: MTH) popped 15% in the month of September, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The U.S. housing market has shirked COVID-19
Why Shares of 2U, Inc. Fell 18.2% in September
Shares of 2U, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU) fell 18.6% in the month of September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The online education provider cooled off after the stock had run up
Why Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Jumped 18.4% in September
Shares of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (NASDAQ: RRGB) rose 18.4% in September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, after telling investors early in the month its business was
5 Moves to Ensure You're a Retirement Multi-Millionaire
There's a more foolproof way to become a multi-millionaire than playing the lottery or trying to found a huge corporation. It starts with something you probably already have -- a retirement account
Why Tesla Stock Fell 13.9% in September
Shares of Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) slumped 13.9% in September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The electric vehicle (EV) company is one of the most hotly contested stocks on the
Why Snap Gained 15.6% in September
Shares of Snap (NYSE: SNAP) gained 15.6% in September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The social media platform was a winner during an otherwise tough month for tech stocks
3 Reasons Why Peloton Will Not Reach 100 Million Subscribers
With a market capitalization of $31 billion, Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) has experienced a meteoric rise during a turbulent year for much of the economy. The fitness company's revenue nearly doubled in
Why Ilumina's Stock Fell 13.5% in September
Shares of Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN) fell 13.5% in September, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
The decline has brought the gene sequencing company's share price back down
Why BigCommerce Holdings Plunged 29.3% in September
Shares of BigCommerce Holdings (NASDAQ: BIGC) fell 29.3% during the month of September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The e-commerce software platform had a number of
3 IRA Moves You May Be Tempted to Make This Year – But Shouldn't
Saving for retirement in an IRA is a good way to secure your financial future. But this year in particular, there may be a few specific moves you're thinking of making with your IRA that could
After Lots of Belt Tightening, the Oil Patch Is Starting to Loosen Its Purse Strings
Oil companies made deep cuts earlier this year as oil prices crashed. All of them slashed capital spending on new oil projects, while most also cut back on shareholder distributions like dividends
Why Alphabet Stock Fell 10.1% in September
Shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) fell 10.1% in September, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The search giant and tech conglomerate was caught up in the general
3 Strategies 401(k) Investors Use to Make Millions
The 401(k) millionaires club is one of the most exclusive clubs you can join. At the end of 2019, there were nearly 250,000 Americans with at least $1 million in their 401(k)s, according to Fidelity
Costco Breaks Down an Impressive Q4
Costco (NASDAQ: COST) recently gave investors a few reasons to feel optimistic about its business heading into the new fiscal year. Sure, sales trends are slowing from their pandemic peaks in late
3 Top Infrastructure Stocks to Buy in October
One of the biggest obstacles hindering the global economy's transition to renewable energy is inadequate electric transmission capacity. Not only is the current electrical grid aging and in need of
Worried About Another Market Crash? Buy These Stocks.
Stocks have rocketed higher recently, erasing most of the massive losses seen during the coronavirus market crash earlier this year. In fact, the S&P 500 is actually up about 5% year to date. While