(Charlene Rhinehart, CPA) If you notice more shares from Google parent Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) stock in your account later this year than you originally purchased, don’t worry. The internet giant just announced a 20-to-1 stock split in conjunction with its latest...
(Sam Swenson, CFA, CPA) No one likes to see their account balance deteriorate, but there are tax-saving strategies that can come in handy during times of market turbulence. Fortunately, these tactics require little time and a basic understanding of the underlying...
Liz Weston Many people believe in one of two common myths when a parent dies in debt, says Chicago estate planning attorney Michael Whitty. The first myth is that an adult child will become responsible for his parents’ debt. The second...
(Maurie Backman) Social Security might end up paying you a pretty generous retirement benefit. The average beneficiary today receives $1,657 per month, and if you earn a higher average salary than the typical worker, you could be in line for a...
(Christy Bieber) In 2022, retirees will receive an average Social Security benefit of $1,657. The annual income of $19,884 this produces isn’t exactly a generous amount of money to live on. Some people, however, end up with benefits well above this...
(Christy Bieber) There are many types of investment accounts for retirement, each with its pros and cons. Unfortunately, many people can’t afford to max them out every year, which can leave them with tough choices about where to invest their money....
In this clip from “The 5” on Motley Fool Live, recorded on January 18Motley Fool contributor Taylor Carmichael explains why investors have reason to remain optimistic about Silvergate Capital (NYSE:IF) in a context of volatility given the growth opportunities available to...
(Christy Bieber) If you don’t have a lot of money but want to start investing, it can be tempting to look for low-priced stocks. This could even include penny stocks, which typically cost less than $5 per share. Unfortunately, while these...
(Maurie Backmann) The income you will receive from Social Security in retirement will probably not be enough to cover all your expenses and allow you to lead a comfortable life. Rather, you’ll need outside income to maintain a decent standard of...
(Chuck Saletta) A Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is one of the most powerful ways to invest for your retirement. Once your money is legally in this type of account, it can potentially grow tax-free for the rest of your life....