The Motley Fool

AUGUST 30, 2023

Investing in the stock market is one of the best ways to build generational wealth. But despite this impressive long-term track record, stocks are undoubtedly volatile. But trying to time the market is a waste of time, and there's data to back this up. There are also the tax consequences to think about.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

While most of the stock market is on the rise, the renewable energy industry is taking it on the chin in trading today. billion of that would be the benefit of Section 45X tax credits passed in the IRA. And the numbers speak for themselves: Amazon: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2010, you’d have $22,469 !*

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here's a nuts and bolts overview of three Vanguard funds that should cover the investing needs of most non-professionals looking to grow their money in a hassle-free and tax-efficient manner over the long term. stock market. Image Source: Getty Images. VOO Total Return Level data by YCharts.

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 20, 2024

For instance, in 2023 the maximum proportion of your wages taxed for Social Security purposes was $160,200. Thirty years ago the Social Security Administration stopped taking out Social Security taxes once your wages reached $60,600. This wasn't always the number, for the record. The year before that, it was $147,000.

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JUNE 20, 2024

Annual Return Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) 0.03% 15.32% 12.90% 14.32%* Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT: VTI) 0.35% 14.36% 12.20% 14.23% Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (NYSEMKT: VT) 0.09% 11.12% 8.52% 10.15% Source: Morningstar.com and Vanguard.com, as of June 17, 2024. Since inception, Sept.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 29, 2023

You need to put money into a 401(k) or other tax-advantaged retirement plan at a brokerage firm if you hope to enjoy any financial security as a senior because Social Security alone likely cannot support you once you leave the workforce. The stock market didn't do well, and the average 401(k) account balance took a pretty big dip.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The all-important question is: Why would Warren Buffett jettison over $10 billion worth of his favorite bank stock? One possible (benign) catalyst for this selling activity is tax implications. The worry for investors is that Buffett's aggressive selling of Bank of America stock has to do with much more than just taxes.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

stock market is more valuable than any other countries' by a wide margin. No stock represents more than 4% of the ETF, so it's well-diversified despite holding just 51 stocks. annualized return (pre-tax) over the past decade, giving investors solid total returns while meeting their passive income needs.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 24, 2023

Medical Properties Trust's cash flow is generally reliable because it gets nearly all operators to sign net leases that transfer all the variable costs of building ownership, such as maintenance and taxes, to the operator. By doing so it's been able to maintain and raise its dividend payout every year since its stock market debut in 2013.

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

The conglomerate's success stems from Buffett's simple investment strategy : He likes companies with steady growth, robust profitability, strong management teams, and shareholder-friendly initiatives like stock buyback programs and dividend schemes. which is 55% more expensive than its long-term average of 18.1.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

While this does not necessarily mean Buffett is making a directional call on the stock market, the Oracle of Omaha is being more cautious with his investments today as the market shoots up to all-time highs. And the numbers speak for themselves: Amazon: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2010, you’d have $23,446 !*

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 22, 2024

There's a maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security tax every year. Not to mention, investing in the stock market is far from a guarantee. Here's the important thing for high earners, though. The SSA doesn't always count all of your income in its calculation. real returns annually.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Investing in the stock market is a great way to build long-term wealth. Dividend stocks can provide investors with steady, reliable paychecks. And the numbers speak for themselves: Amazon: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2010, you’d have $23,446 !*

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 20, 2024

One of my favorite pairings when looking for passive income on the stock market is to find companies with safe, steady operations with dividend yields that are near 10-year highs. So, does this drop show that Hershey is damaged goods since the broader market is still up? currently meet these requirements. Not so much.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 7, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Amazon: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2010, you’d have $18,237 !* I'm not talking stock picking. I'm talking to people saying, the next recession is going to start in June or the stock market is going to go down 7% this year. That's one way to think about it.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 3, 2024

Although 2023 was a stellar year for the stock market, volatility has been the name of the game for much of the past four years. The Dow Jones Industrial Average , S&P 500 , and Nasdaq Composite have oscillated between bear and bull markets in successive years since this decade began.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

While Buffett has always admitted he doesn't know what the market will do in the short-term, these actions certainly point to caution at the very least. While taxes and succession make the list of potential reasons behind these sales, the sales also indicate perhaps another bigger fear. billion, up from $276.9

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Although Warren Buffett is a fan of holding stocks for extended periods, his comments during Berkshire's annual shareholder meeting in May regarding corporate taxation suggest a possibility that this recent selling in BofA is benign. The Oracle of Omaha noted that he expects the corporate tax rate to eventually rise.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Warren Buffett hasn't seen a lot to like in the stock market recently. has sold more stock than he bought in his company's equity portfolio for eight consecutive quarters. Even with the pressure on oil prices, that's an attractive price for the stock. The chairman of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B)

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 9, 2024

The stock market had a great year in 2023. Many popular technology stocks like Nvidia , Microsoft , and Apple are also trading near their all-time highs. Redfin: Geared for falling interest rates and a stronger housing market The U.S. housing market stalled in 2023. million units, the lowest level since 2010.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Pre-tax profit margin remained strong at 41.2%. With the stock market continuing to set all-time highs and interest rates falling, Schwab looks well positioned for future growth, especially as it's streamlined its expenses. Adjusted earnings per share was flat at $0.77, though that beat estimates at $0.75.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 8, 2024

ET, the stock was still up 8%. The catalyst that sent digital signature and contract lifecycle management specialist higher was an announcement the company would be joining one of the premier stock market indexes. Excluding a one-time benefit from a tax provision, adjusted earnings per share (EPS) climbed 24%.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 19, 2023

After an absolute disaster of a year in 2022, the stock market appears to have turned the corner. Each of the major market indexes has gained more than 20% from their respective trough. I always meant to buy it back, but the stock price meandered for much of the next five years, and I ultimately lost confidence.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Buffett may have concerns about the big picture Although any speculation should be taken with a grain of salt -- there is no way to know just what he's thinking -- I think it's fair to say that Buffett has some reservations about the health of the market. Perhaps he sees an opportunity elsewhere in the market.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Buffett alluded to the threat of a higher capital gains tax rate, which seemed to have faded since earlier this year, and selling Apple does help to clear the deck for Berkshire's tax liability. Notably, Berkshire's keeping that money in Treasury bills rather than investing it in other stocks.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

For those of you wondering why the Oracle of Omaha would pare down his company's top position, he opined during Berkshire's annual shareholder meeting in May that he believed the corporate tax rate would eventually climb. 3, based on market value), Bank of America (NYSE: BAC). Image source: Getty Images. Bank of America: $9.61

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The company's broad range of funds covers nearly every corner of the market, from total stock market indexes to sector-specific offerings. The low turnover rate helps minimize trading costs and tax implications for shareholders. The ETF's efficient, index-based approach also leads to low turnover.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Getting started investing in the stock market doesn't take a lot of money. As its earnings and dividends rise, it should also deliver some decent stock price appreciation in the coming years. And the numbers speak for themselves: Amazon: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2010, you’d have $21,266 !*

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 16, 2024

billion after tax and EPS of $0.76. Let's turn our focus to NII performance using Slide 9, where you can see on a fully tax equivalent basis, NII was $14.2 As we look forward for Q2, we expect some modest impact of lower deposits in wealth management as clients make their seasonal income tax payments.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

One of the more exciting stocks in the restaurant industry these days is Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS). 2 pure-play coffee chain on the stock market behind Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) , and it seems to be seizing the opportunity that the leader has created with its own errors and underperformance. The company has emerged as the No.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Investing money into the stock market every month can be a great way to grow your portfolio's value over the long run. Rather than trying to time the market and wait for ideal conditions, by investing every month and creating that routine, you no longer have to worry about deciding when to buy.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 19, 2024

With a brief exception in 2018, those payments have grown or remained stable since the BDC's stock market debut in 2011. This REIT employs net leases that transfer all the variable expenses associated with building ownership, such as maintenance and taxes, to its tenants. Out of 151 portfolio companies, three representing 1.5%

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Some of the best index ETFs feature little turnover as well, which minimizes taxes and allows retirees to benefit from long-term capital gains. Owning the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund (NYSEMKT: VTI) allows you to achieve that feat with essentially zero effort. But which index ETFs belong in your portfolio?

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

When you think of artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, you may not automatically think of Warren Buffett. The Oracle of Omaha, as he's often called, has made a fortune through investing in the stock market, but his choices generally aren't tech stocks or companies focused on a newish or up-and-coming field.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Although Buffett opined during his company's annual shareholder meeting in early May that corporate tax rates are likely to climb in the future, there's probably more to his persistent selling spree in Apple , Bank of America, and a few other holdings, than just tax implications. Despite being a clear proponent of the U.S.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 5, 2023

That could reignite spending among consumers and businesses alike, which would be great for corporate earnings, and fuel more upside in the stock market. Below, I'm going to share one stock that could deliver substantial returns if that scenario plays out. million homes expected to change hands this year.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 16, 2023

JD from Fairfax Station, Virginia, writes, "Hey Fools, do you think a United States commercial real estate crash could have a similar impact on the global economy like the subprime mortgage crisis of 2007, 2010?" Bill Mann has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Mary Long has no position in any of the stocks mentioned.

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