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3 Reasons Realty Income Corp.'s Dividend Is Safe
It all comes down to the REIT's fundamental business.

AbbVie’s $63 Billion Mistake
Overpaying for Allergan would be a serious misstep.

3 401(k) Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make
Each can render a significant cost to your retirement savings.

3 Excellent Dividend Aristocrats You Can Buy Right Now
These quality businesses have lots of opportunities to keep raising what they give back to investors.

Here’s How to Become a 401(k) Millionaire
Start early, save a lot.

What Happens When Social Security Goes Broke?
And how we can (hopefully) prevent that from happening.

This 5% Dividend Yield Isn't Good Enough for Me
Because I'm looking for both income and growth.

This Surprising Retirement Statistic Could Change Your Future
And most importantly: Your golden years can be golden, even if you aren't staggeringly wealthy.

3 Numbers Underscore Redfin’s Enormous Opportunity
The more I learn about this company, the more I like it.

Is This $136,852 Gift Hidden in Your 401(k)?
It'll cost you a few bucks, but it's totally worth it.

How to Invest in Mutual Funds
Everything you need to know about mutual fund investing.

The $2.5 Million Retirement Question Every Gen Xer Needs to Answer
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Why I Finally Sold my Gilead Sciences Stock Position
Even I eventually gave up.
TrackMaven CEO Allen Gannett on Creativity, Entrepreneurship, and Cultivating Diversity
The Motley Fool interviews Allen Gannett on "The Creative Curve", which hit bookstores on June 12th.

The Completely Unpredictable Retirement Expense You Somehow Must Prepare For
According to some estimates, this could cost you $280,000 or more if you're retiring today.

Has the Gilead Sciences Buy Argument Collapsed?
Let's find out.

70% of Americans Dream of Traveling in Retirement: How to Afford It (Without a Ton of Cash)
It can be surprisingly easy (particularly if you have a retiree's flexible schedule).

BofI Holding Stock Is Expensive: Here's Why It's Still a Buy
If the growth runway is long enough, valuation doesn't matter that much.

We Got $36,000 in Home Loan Savings -- but You Could Do Even Better
Our deal was good, but we missed out on even more savings.

5 Good Reasons to Work Until You're 70
Personally, I find the fifth the most convincing.