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Ethereum Has Been Cut in Half Over the Past 12 Months. What Might the Next Year Hold?
Alas, Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is, on average, an infuriating coin to hold. If you'd invested a meaty sum of $4,000 into it 12 months ago, today you'd have a grand total of $1,859 and probably some sour questions about your life's decisions. If you bought it as far as 36 months back, you'd still have ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
Can't Get the Max $5,108 Social Security Benefit? Here's What to Do Instead.
Even if you've saved decently for retirement, there's a good chance Social Security will play an important role in your future finances. For this reason, it's important to try to snag as large a monthly check as possible.The maximum monthly benefit Social Security will pay in 2025 is $5,108. But mos...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
5 Red-Hot Growth Stocks to Buy in 2025
With the Nasdaq Composite down more than 13% from all-time highs reached in late 2024, this market sell-off is creating some potentially nice long-term buying opportunities in the technology sector. Let's look at five growth stocks investors might want to consider scooping up during this dip.Where t...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
Salesforce Stock Analysis: Buy, Hold, or Sell?
Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) is a leader in customer relationship management and uses artificial intelligence to enhance its services.Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day. Sign Up For Free »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of March 12, 2025. T...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
Should Stock Market Investors Buy IBM Stock?
IBM (NYSE: IBM) is focusing on reaccelerating service growth as enterprises move to the cloud.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of March 12, 2025. The vi...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
3 Ways to Reduce Your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) and Pay Less in Taxes
Saving money for retirement in a 401(k) or IRA comes with some big tax advantages. Any money you contribute to the account is tax deductible. On top of that, you won't pay any taxes on gains or dividends earned in the account. That can give you a lot more money to invest today and help you reach you...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
The Smartest Vanguard ETF to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
Uncertainty fills the air. Will President Donald Trump's steep tariffs ignite a global trade war? Could the U.S. economy slip into a recession? Will the stock market sink a lot more than it already has?These and other questions might make it difficult for investors to determine the best approach to ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
Here's How Much You Should Have Invested for Retirement at Age 60
How do you know you're saving enough for retirement? Often it's difficult to know the exact amount for sure until after you stop working and start living on your savings. But there are ways of roughly knowing whether you're on track.Let's see how much a 60-year-old should have invested for retiremen...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
Here's 1 Piece of Good News for Ethereum. But Is It a Buy?
After its price fell by 23% during the past three years, holders of Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) are understandably quite hungry for any signs that better times are ahead.They're in luck. But is one piece of good news enough to make the coin worth buying again? Let's break down what just happened and what...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
Opinion: Intel Made an Amazing Decision Appointing Its New CEO
In today's video, I discuss Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) and recent updates impacting the semiconductor market. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the after-market prices of March 12, 2025. The video was published on...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
Is the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Really Going to Send Bitcoin Skyrocketing in Value? (The Answer Might Surprise You)
On the surface, the newly announced Strategic Bitcoin Reserve sounds like the perfect catalyst for sending Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) higher for years to come. Now that it has the support of the U.S. government, shouldn't the world's most popular cryptocurrency soar in value?Start Your Mornings Smarter! ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
Why Nvidia Stock Investors Should Hope AI Gets Extremely Cheap
In today's video, I discuss Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and recent updates impacting the AI market. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the after-market prices of March 12, 2025. The video was published on March 12,...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Millennials Should Buy Today and Hold for Decades
Demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, software, and services is about to reach a huge inflection point. This could be the biggest growth market in history, especially when it comes to business adoption.According to a recent survey by global consultancy McKinsey & Co., around 40% of...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
Have $500? 2 Absurdly Cheap Stocks Long-Term Investors Should Buy Right Now
With the recent market sell-off, a number of stocks have just been tossed right into the bargain bin. This includes some very well-known names that are trading at very low valuations.Let's look at two absurdly cheap stocks to buy right now.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just reve...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
My 2 Favorite Stocks to Buy Right Now
Since the start of 2023, the big story on Wall Street has been technology. The boring consumer staples sector has lagged far behind both the tech sector and the broader S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) over the past three to five years. Since the start of 2024, however, there's been a shift in the mo...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
The Next Few Days Could Make or Break Nvidia Stock (Here's Why)
In today's video, I discuss Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and recent updates impacting the AI market. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the after-market prices of March 13, 2025. The video was published on March 13,...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
3 Reasons to Hold Your XRP Forever, and 1 Reason to Sell It Right Now
As its holders already know thanks to its growth of 1,200% during the past five years, XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is a great asset for buying and holding forever.There are at least three reasons you should be considering the cryptocurrency for the longest holding period that you can imagine. There's also at ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
Prediction: President Trump's Tariffs Won't Cause a Stock Market Crash for 1 Simple Reason
The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon joked this week, "It's not great when the summary of Trump's first two months in office is: stocks down, measles up."President Trump doesn't deserve blame for the recent measles outbreak. However, there's a good case to be made that his words and actions have contr...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
Saving Social Security Might Involve Raising Taxes. Here's Why It May Not Be as Bad as You Think
You pay 6.2% of the first $176,100 you earn in Social Security payroll taxes in 2025. Self-employed workers pay even more. That's already a pretty substantial bite out of your annual income, so it makes sense if you're not a fan of raising payroll taxes as a way to keep Social Security solvent.But t...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
