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Selena Maranjian

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@SelenaMaranjian

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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Nov 2, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

9 High-Yield Dividend ETFs to Buy to Generate Passive Income

How does a 6% dividend yield sound? Or smaller yields that will grow faster?

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Nov 1, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

3 Reasons Relying on Social Security Alone Could be a Risk. And 3 Stocks to Invest in Today.

Social Security is likely to deliver less income than you expect. But you can make up the difference and more via dividend-paying stocks.

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Oct 31, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

5 Dividend Stocks to Double Up on Right Now -- Plus Some Dividend ETFs

It's hard to beat the power of dividend-paying stocks. They have outperformed non-payers significantly.

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Oct 27, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

Is This Vanguard ETF a Millionaire Maker?

The answer is yes. This Vanguard ETF can get you to a million dollars -- and beyond.

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Oct 25, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

What Is the Dividend Payout for Chevron?

It's smart to seek dividend-paying stocks that offer income and solid growth potential, too.

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Oct 25, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

Is the Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF a Millionaire Maker?

Many stocks and ETFs can make you a millionaire, but this one may help you get there much faster.

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Oct 24, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

If You'd Invested $10,000 in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Stock 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today (Spoiler: Wow!)

Spoiler: The value of your investment would go from five figures to six figures.

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Oct 24, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

Want $1,000 in Dividend Income? Here's How Much You Have to Invest in British American Tobacco Stock

How does a fat 8.6% dividend yield sound?

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Oct 24, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

I'm Not Counting on Social Security COLAs to Carry Me Through Retirement. Here's What I'm Doing to Combat Inflation Instead

Social Security will provide vital income to most of us in retirement -- but even with nearly annual cost-of-living increases, it probably won't be enough.

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Oct 23, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

5 Monster Stocks to Hold for the Next 5 to 25 Years

Each has an impressive history of share price performance and great prospects for further growth.

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Oct 19, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

These 8 Index ETFs Are a Retiree's Best Friend

Each ETF quickly invests you in a wide range of dividend-paying stocks -- and dividends are powerful wealth builders.

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Oct 19, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 65

Sorry -- your future Social Security benefit could be smaller than you think.

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Oct 18, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

Have $100,000? Here Are 5 Ways to Grow That Money Into $1 Million for Retirement Savings

You can amass $1 million by retirement even if you don't have $100,000.

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Oct 14, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

Should You Retire in Wyoming?

If you prefer mountains and rivers to big cities, Wyoming might be for you.

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Oct 13, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

This Was the Average Social Security Benefit in 1964, and Here's What It Is Now

It's probably far smaller than you imagined. For good reason.

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Oct 13, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

Should You Retire in West Virginia?

Weigh the pros and cons for West Virginia and see what you think.

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Oct 12, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

Should You Retire in Vermont?

Enjoy the four seasons and more in beautiful Vermont. But maybe stay away if you hate cold winters.

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Oct 10, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

Retirees in These 9 States Risk Losing Some of Their Social Security Checks

Fortunately, millions of people won't lose much or anything to taxes.

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Oct 6, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

Should You Retire in Pennsylvania?

History, nature, sports, and culture buffs will find a lot to like in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, or in between.

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Oct 6, 2024 by Selena Maranjian

Should You Retire in South Carolina?

Natural beauty, great restaurants, and more await you in South Carolina.

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