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Jul 14, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

What Is Amortization?

Whether you're talking assets or loans, amortization is generally part of the accounting picture.

Jul 14, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

What Is a Floating-Rate Note?

A floating-rate note can protect you from rising interest rates.

Jul 14, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

Why Is "Waiting for a Target Price Point" Good, but "Market Timing" Bad?

The Fools always caution against market timing, because it’s a great way to miss out on rallies and lock in loses. So one reader wants to know why we suggest waiting for so-called attractive price points to buy.

Jul 14, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

Why Was the Federal Reserve Founded in the First Place?

A best-selling author explains what led to the Fed’s founding in 1913.

Jul 14, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

What Is Positive Carry?

This investment strategy can give income investors more of what they're looking for.

Jul 14, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

What Is Negative Carry?

This investment strategy can cost money up front but deliver strong returns over time.

Jul 14, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

What Does Ex-Rights Mean?

Knowing whether you're entitled to receive something extra with your shares can be crucial.

Jul 13, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

New Drone Regulations From the FAA May Mean the Sky's the Limit

The release of fairly comprehensive rules for these tiny fliers gives Corporate America the ability to take the next step on drone-based delivery systems. But that’s just the start.

Jul 13, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

Why Investors Are Underestimating Gilead Sciences

Gilead may be experiencing a slowdown in sales of its key hepatitis C drugs, but there are some intriguing potential revenue drivers coming down the pipeline that the market doesn't seem to be factoring into its share price.

Jul 13, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

What Is the Public Offering Price?

Sometimes, the price you pay isn't the price an investment is worth.

Jul 13, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

What Is a Bear Market Rally?

Good news or just a tease? That's the danger of bear market rallies.

Jul 13, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

Is Elon Musk's Plan to Combine Tesla and SolarCity Brilliance or a Raw Deal?

The tech genius who founded both companies, and owns about 20% of each, thinks they’ll do better together. But the price he’s putting on SolarCity looks too low for the MarketFoolery team.

Jul 13, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

5 Presidents Who Were Terrible With Money

Alison Sowthwick and Robert Brokamp dish on five of the worst savers who ever ruled America.

Jul 5, 2017 by Motley Fool Staff

What Is a Balanced Fund?

A balanced fund provides diversification between stocks and bonds, but it comes at a price. Read this before buying a balanced mutual fund.

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Jul 13, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

What Is an Open-End Fund?

These funds are popular among many smart investors. Learn more about them.

Jul 12, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

Gilead Sciences' Latest Approval Is a Big Deal

Epclusa may be the biggest advance in hepatitis C in two years, but does its approval pose risks to Gilead Sciences' existing hepatitis C franchise?

Jul 12, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

Which Pipeline Has Better Potential: Celgene or Biogen?

For investors in the biotech industry, where promise frequently fails to translate into profit, it's doubly important to manage your risk.

Jul 11, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

Listener Question: What Kinds of Insurance Do I Actually Need?

Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp, and Brian Richards explain which types of insurance you need under what circumstances, and which types you should probably just skip.

Jul 11, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

Wynn Resorts in Las Vegas: Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond

Where Wynn is in Vegas today, and how it’s shifting into the “integrated resorts” market of tomorrow.

Jul 11, 2016 by Motley Fool Staff

Two of the Many Shades of Value Investing

The Motley Fool's Dylan Lewis and John Rotonti explain the spectrum of value investing and how most individuals are probably value-oriented.

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