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Selena Maranjian

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Selena Maranjian has been writing for the Fool since 1996 and covers basic investing and personal finance topics. She also prepares the Fool's syndicated newspaper column and has written or co-written a number of Fool books. For more financial and non-financial fare (as well as silly things), follow her on Twitter...

Recent Articles by Selena Maranjian

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Jun 8, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

If You'd Invested $1,000 in MercadoLibre 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today

Spoiler alert: You'd be grinning ear to ear. (Those who didn't invest may still do so now.)

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Jun 7, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

1 No-Brainer Retirement Savings Move That You'll Thank Yourself for Later

Procrastination can really hurt your future financial security.

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Jun 7, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

Investing Isn't Gambling

Don't assume that investing is as risky as buying a lottery ticket or playing at a casino. If you bet on the future of the American economy, that's not so risky.

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Jun 5, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

Want $500 in Annual Dividend Income? Here's How Much You'd Have to Invest in Medical Properties Trust Stock

This 14.8% dividend yield can deliver a lot of cash into your account.

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May 29, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

3 Steps to Claiming the $4,873 Max Monthly Social Security Benefit

Most of us won't be able to attain that biggest payout, but there are still ways to beef up your benefits and improve your future financial security.

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May 28, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

These 6 Dividend ETFs Are a Retiree's Best Friend

One of these ETFs recently yielded a hefty 6.5%. Several have averaged double-digit annual growth over the past 5 and 10 years.

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May 27, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

Statistics Say: Inflation Is Leading Millions Down a Path to Disaster. Here's How to Avoid That, and Set Yourself Up for a Comfortable Retirement.

Inflation has a big chunk of our population relying on credit cards to get by. That's a recipe for big trouble.

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May 25, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

You Won't Like Suze Orman's Recent Retirement Advice. But It Might Serve You Well.

The 4% rule has been very popular, but as a retirement withdrawal strategy, it has multiple flaws.

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May 24, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

Some People Won't Be Able to Enroll in a Medigap Plan, or May Have to Pay More. Here's What You Need to Know.

You'll need to choose between original Medicare and a Medicare Advantage plan as you approach age 65. Your choice could affect whether you can sign up for a Medigap plan later.

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May 24, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

3 Stocks That Can Help You to Get Richer in 2025 and Beyond

These are three solid contenders for your portfolio.

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May 20, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

Nearing Age 50 with $0 Saved for Retirement? Don't Panic -- Read This First

There are many steps you can take to improve your financial condition.

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May 19, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

40 States That Don't Tax Social Security Benefits

The news may not be so bad even if your state does tax Social Security.

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May 18, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

Here's the Best and Second-Best Time to Start Investing for Retirement

Read this now and consider taking action -- because you can greatly improve your future financial security.

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May 18, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

Here's the Average Social Security COLA From 1975 to 2023

The average Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is modest, but there have been some big swings -- even some double-digit increases.

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May 17, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

Here's What It Would Take to Achieve a Billionaire Retirement by Age 65

Spoiler: It's not easy to achieve. But you might still become a millionaire or multimillionaire in the process.

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May 16, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

Forget Nvidia: 3 Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Instead

There are other promising semiconductor stocks than just Nvidia. Learn about these solid candidates for your portfolio -- including a powerful ETF.

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May 16, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

Thinking of Relocating for Retirement? Here Are Some of the Cheapest Places to Live

Your money will go a lot further in many other countries. But choose carefully, as relocating for retirement is a big decision.

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May 12, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

The Smartest Semiconductor ETF to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

If you like Nvidia, you may love this ETF that's invested in it -- and 34 other semiconductor companies.

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May 12, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

1 ETF I Wouldn't Touch With a 10-Foot Pole

This ETF can cause you to lose all you invest in it.

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May 12, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

Social Security or Medicare: Which Is in the Most Immediate Danger?

Both vital programs are expected to see their reserves run dry within about 11 or 12 years. But these shortfalls can be avoided.

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