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2 ETFs to Buy in 2025 and Hold Forever
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been around for about three decades, but they've grown in popularity in recent years. They trade on the market, so they're much easier to invest in than traditional mutual funds, and they often come with low expense ratios instead of high management fees.Vanguard is...The Motley Fool
Jan 25, 2025
My Top 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks for 2025 (Hint: Nvidia Is Not One of Them)
Global spending on artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to remain solid in 2025, with market research firm IDC estimating that organizations are likely to pour $337 billion into this technology as they integrate AI tools into their business operations.Notably, IDC estimates that 67% of the proje...The Motley Fool
Jan 25, 2025
Here's How to Collect Social Security Without Working a Day in Your Life
Qualifying for Social Security benefits in retirement generally goes something like this: Work and pay taxes on your income. Accumulate at least 40 work credits in your lifetime. Sign up for benefits whenever you want starting at age 62.But there's a bit more nuance than that. The reality is that wh...The Motley Fool
Jan 25, 2025
Here's How Many Shares of Medtronic You Need to Own to Get $1,000 in Yearly Dividends
If you're a dividend investor, I can understand why -- because dividend-paying stocks offer a triple upside: As long as the underlying company is healthy and growing, its stock price will likely increase over time. It will deliver value to shareholders via a cash distribution, as well, in the form o...The Motley Fool
Jan 25, 2025
This Cathie Wood Fintech Stock Just Hit a New 52-Week High -- but I'm Not Selling a Single Share
Cathie Wood's ARK Invest offers several popular exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and they tend to be rather concentrated, with all of them holding three dozen or fewer stocks. And one stock that Wood seems to have a lot of faith in is SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI). The banking innovator is the sixth...The Motley Fool
Jan 25, 2025
Looking to Build a $1 Million Portfolio? 3 Vanguard ETFs to Buy in 2025 and Hold Forever
Building a portfolio worth $1 million or more isn't easy, but the right investments can get you there with enough time and consistency.Investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can help you make a lot of money with minimal effort. Each ETF contains dozens of stocks bundled together into a single fun...The Motley Fool
Jan 25, 2025
You May Not Need to Max Out Your 401(k) in 2025. Here's How Much You Actually Need to Retire Comfortably.
Maxing out your 401(k) has never been so challenging. In 2025, those under 50 would have to set aside $23,500 to pull it off. Those 50 to 59 and 64 and up are allowed to contribute up to $31,000. And for the first time this year, adults ages 60 to 63 by the end of the year can contribute up to $34,7...The Motley Fool
Jan 25, 2025
Is It Finally Time to Buy Medical Properties Trust Now?
It's been an interesting few years for Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW), and not in a good way. But in this video, longtime Fool.com contributors Matt Frankel and Tyler Crowe discuss why the bleeding might finally have stopped.*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Jan. 23, 2025. The vide...The Motley Fool
Jan 25, 2025
Here Are Billionaire Leon Cooperman's 5 Biggest Stock Holdings
Billionaire Leon Cooperman is retired but is still investing. (Just like plenty of other retirees! Once you retire, you might have several decades ahead of you, so keeping at least a portion of your portfolio in stocks makes sense.)Those who follow billionaires and their investments may be curious a...The Motley Fool
Jan 25, 2025
3 Insanely Cheap Stocks to Buy
When it comes to investing, I am constantly searching for high-quality companies trading at great valuations. This does not mean I will time the exact bottom, but I will know I am buying a great company at a great price, otherwise I likely won't make a purchase.One of the stocks we will be discussin...The Motley Fool
Jan 25, 2025
This Is the Most Promising Quantum Computing Stock, but Should You Buy It Right Now?
Quantum computing has the potential to accelerate how companies and scientists process data, which could lead to more advanced artificial intelligence, better weather predictions, and medical breakthroughs.The long-term potential for quantum computing stocks is significant, and McKinsey estimates th...The Motley Fool
Jan 25, 2025
AMD vs. Intel Stock: Better Semiconductor Turnaround Candidate
While several chip stocks had convincing performances in 2024, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) were not among them. Intel shares fell about 60% last year, while AMD shares were down about 18%.Let's examine which semiconductor stock looks like the better rebound candidat...The Motley Fool
Jan 25, 2025
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 75
If you're a Social Security enthusiast, you may know that the program's average monthly retirement benefit was $1,925 as of November, amounting to roughly $23,000 annually. That encompasses retirees of all ages.Image source: Getty Images.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just reveal...The Motley Fool
Jan 25, 2025
With New Glenn in Its Pocket, Can Blue Origin Compete With SpaceX and Starship?
Once a company dabbling only in "space tourism," Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin turned into an honest-to-goodness space company last week. In the early morning hours of Jan. 16, at 2:03 a.m. ET, a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket ship lit up the skies over Cape Canaveral, successfully reaching space on its fir...The Motley Fool
Jan 25, 2025
Investing $11,000 Into Each of These 3 Growth Stocks in 2023 Would Have Generated Over $1 Million in Profit Today
Big returns on the market can sometimes come unexpectedly. Putting money into growth stocks with a lot of potential upside can deliver life-changing returns. Typically, however, that happens over years, maybe even decades. But given just how hot the S&P 500 has been, it may not be all that surprisin...The Motley Fool
Jan 25, 2025
3 No-Brainer Growth Stocks to Buy in February
Buying shares of growing businesses through the stock market is an efficient way to multiply your money over decades. All you have to do is start with companies you're already familiar with that are demonstrating consistent growth in revenue and earnings.Three no-brainer stocks to start with are Ama...The Motley Fool
Jan 25, 2025
What's Going On With Netflix Stock?
The streaming pioneer is achieving new records as growth continues.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. See the 10 stocks »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Jan. 22, 2025. The video was published on ...The Motley Fool
Jan 25, 2025
Move Over Mounjaro. Eli Lilly Has Another Blockbuster Opportunity in the Making, and No One Is Talking About It.
For the last couple of years, the pharmaceutical sector has become infatuated with glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists used to treat diabetes and help with chronic weight management. While Novo Nordisk's Ozempic is the most mainstream GLP-1 medication, Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) has two blockbuster ...The Motley Fool
Jan 25, 2025
Great News for Nvidia Stock Investors!
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) should get a boost from the announced $500 billion investment in building artificial intelligence capabilities in the United States.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. See the 10 stocks »*St...The Motley Fool
Jan 25, 2025
This Chip Stock Could Be the Best Investment of the Decade
Finding stocks that are among the top investments of the decade isn't easy. Many trends can rise and fall, causing some stocks to falter after a few years. However, one industry with obvious staying power that will benefit no matter how big other trends get is chip companies.While I believe artifici...The Motley Fool
Jan 25, 2025
