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This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 65
Most investors probably already know the average monthly Social Security payment currently stands at $1,976. But, that can be a somewhat-misleading number. Millions of beneficiaries are cashing checks of less than $1,000 per month, while just as many people are enjoying monthly payments of more than...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
1 No-Brainer Vanguard Index Fund to Buy Right Now for Less Than $500
Wouldn't it be nice to have the "easy button" featured in Staples' TV commercials years ago to help you invest? Unfortunately, such a button doesn't exist. However, Vanguard makes investing easier -- and cheaper -- than you might think.Vanguard currently offers 90 exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
This Top Stock Continues to Look More Like Berkshire Hathaway
Brookfield Corporation (NYSE: BN) has been a top-performing stock over the decades. The leading global investment manager has delivered an 18% annualized return over the last 30 years. That has beaten the returns of many great companies -- including Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) 13...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
Is XRP Still a Buy Despite These 2 Emerging Risks?
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is a favorite investment of many cryptocurrency enthusiasts, and for good reason. Its usage as a medium of exchange for international money transfers means that banks and perhaps even governments will continue to find a reason to buy and retain the coin, even in the face of other f...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
Getting a Tax Refund? 3 High-Yield Stocks to Buy With Your Refund Check.
It's that time of year again. Many of us are working on our taxes or at least thinking that we need to get around to doing so eventually. Those who paid too much during the course of the year will get a refund check.For many, it can be tempting to spend that windfall on a splurge. However, the more ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
Best Stock to Buy Right Now: PepsiCo vs. Kraft Heinz
If you've ever been to a grocery store or convenience store, you know the brands that PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) and Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC) sell. They are icons in the food and beverage niche of the consumer staples sector. But while they both have very attractive dividend yields right now, income inv...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
Deckers Stock and Crocs Stock Have Dropped About 30% From Respective 52-Week Highs. Which Is the Better Buy Right Now?
Their shoes are certainly different styles, but the businesses of Deckers Outdoor (NYSE: DECK) and Crocs (NASDAQ: CROX) aren't wildly different from each other. Each company sells shoes, both directly and through wholesale channels. But the similarities extend further.Crocs reported financial result...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
1 Crucial Thing Investors Are Missing About Procter & Gamble's Sales
In what's become something of a habit, Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) surprised on the upside in its second quarter of fiscal 2025. Not only that, the huge, sprawling, and very well-established company managed to grow key fundamentals, a feat that isn't easy to accomplish at this size and scope.What I ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
Prediction: ASML Will Beat the Market. Here's Why.
It's only February, but it's already been a wild year for semiconductor stocks.The launch of a new chatbot from Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek led to the biggest single-day loss ever in value for the chip sector. DeepSeek claimed to have spent just $5.5 million to train its model and used more efficie...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
Should I Buy Shopify Stock After Earnings?
The market spotlight has returned to Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) after its fourth quarter and 2024 earnings report. The e-commerce giant's figures highlighted a business that continues to expand at a brisk pace.The challenge for investors is whether that makes Shopify a buy. The stock has risen significant...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
3 Dividend Stocks to Double Up On Right Now
Dividend stocks are one of the finest ways to build wealth over time, but there's more to it than just the yield. While companies that pay regular dividends to their shareholders are bankable, those that also grow their dividends regularly often generate huge returns for their shareholders over time...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
How Much Is the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) if You Have $250,000 in Your Retirement Account?
Required minimum distributions (RMDs) are one way the IRS ensures you pay taxes on money you have saved in tax-deferred retirement accounts, such as a 401(k) or traditional IRA.Since you receive a tax break on the front end, the IRS wants to avoid situations where someone doesn't take any withdrawal...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
Here's the Average Stock Market Return in the Past 10 Years, and What Wall Street Expects in the Future
Collectively, about 6,000 companies are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Exchange, according to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA). Many of those companies are grouped into major indexes that measure various aspects the domestic market.However, the ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
Which Is the Better Stock to Buy and Hold Forever: Amazon or Costco?
You couldn't have gone wrong buying shares of Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) or Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) in the two companies' early days. A $10,000 investment in Costco when the giant wholesaler went public in 1985 would be worth almost $11.9 million today. If you had bought $10,000 of Amazon's share...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
Is Enbridge a Better Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stock to Buy Right Now Than Energy Transfer?
Midstream energy stocks have been anything but middling performers recently. Just look at Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) and Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET). These two leading midstream stocks have soared 33% and 42%, respectively, over the last 12 months.Just because one has been a bigger winner in the past do...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
President Trump's Social Security Changes So Far: 4 Things You Should Know
During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised to end federal taxation of Social Security retirement benefits. This isn't something he can do unilaterally. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that the president and Republican lawmakers have discussed including this m...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
Want to Cash In on High Inflation Rates? Buy These 2 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks.
The latest inflation data wasn't what the market wanted to see. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.5% month over month in January, and 3% year over year. That was higher than expected -- the consensus had been for a 0.3% monthly rise and a 2.9% annual pace -- and well above the Federal Reserve...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
Have $500? 3 Absurdly Cheap Stocks Long-Term Investors Should Buy Right Now.
At first glance, it may not look like a great time to find "cheap stocks." The S&P 500 is close to all-time highs, and some of the more prominent consumer stocks are the reason for its performance.Nonetheless, the rally has left some of these stocks behind amid temporary challenges. That means inves...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
Is President Donald Trump on a Collision Course With History? More Than a Century of Data Paints a Clear Picture.
For more than two years, optimists have firmly held the reins on Wall Street. Since 2022 came to a close, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), widely followed S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and innovation-propelled Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) have respectively increased i...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
2 Monster Stocks to Buy Before They Soar 150% and 630%, According to Certain Wall Street Analysts
Tesla (NASDAQ: TTD) and The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TSLA) generated monster shareholder returns of 555% and 163%, respectively, over the past five years. And certain Wall Street analysts think that momentum will carry into the future, as detailed below:Analysts led by Tasha Keeney at Ark Invest have set...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
