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In this article, we’ll be taking a closer look at one of the simplest but most effective investing strategies out there: the Dogs of the Dow. But before we get down to the nitty gritty, let’s start with a quick recap on dividends. Dogs of the Dow Background: Dividends You may already know the basics … Read more
We’re Back and Better than EVER! Now this isn’t just our typical monthly contest. We’ve decided to put two of our favorite stock picking newsletters to the test, by letting you compete with them head to head (to head?). That’s right, this month WE challenge YOU to beat TWO Motley Fool stock picking services: Stock … Read more
If you have spent much time researching stocks on the internet, you have most likely come across advertisements for the Motley Fool and the Motley Fool Ultimate Buy. These advertisements highlight different services and promotions from the Motley Fool… …but they all revolve around recommending stocks with growth potential. Some of the ads are labeled … Read more
June 29, 2025 UPDATE: We have just completed our performance analysis and rankings through June 29, 2025 of dozens of popular stock newsletters priced less than $500 per year. See which stock newsletter would have helped you beat the market by 11.7% over the last 12 months. And see which would have helped you beat … Read more
*** NOW UPDATED AS OF August 1, 2023*** Stock newsletters make getting stock market analysis and stock recommendations easy. There are, however, so many stock newsletters to choose from that many investors become overwhelmed having so many choices. Some are free, some are relatively cheap at less than a few hundred dollars per year, and … Read more
When it comes to investing, everyone is trying to get an edge, whether they admit it or not. The stock market is both the greatest wealth-generating tool in the world, and it is a potential black hole where you can lose an obscene amount of money in an instant. In order to get ahead, many … Read more
Should you trust the Motley Fool? Find out here. Summary; The internet is responsible for some of the most innovative tools investors have ever had. Where else could you acquire instant access to all financial data for a company you are researching? In just a few seconds, you can have… You can even watch video … Read more
BUDGET. What a gross-sounding word. Just the thought of making a budget sounds painful. Honestly, this is probably why people don’t often learn about (and are so terrible at) budgeting. But as repulsive as the idea of budgeting can be, it’s a necessary and extremely beneficial part of our financial health. Just by clicking on … Read more
Today, we’re breaking down the stock market – for beginners. The stock market is one of the most over-complicated concepts, and so many people treat it like an impossibly hard to understand subject. But it’s really not. We’re here to show you that today. So let’s start from the beginning. What is a Stock? Imagine … Read more