Aug 1, 2014 by John MaxfieldRegional Banks: Investing EssentialsFor the patient and enterprising investor, the regional bank space offers tremendous rewards.
Aug 1, 2014 by John MaxfieldWhy Warren Buffett Is Probably Not Interested in Apple Inc. StockWarren Buffett's investment philosophy can be summed up in three words: Boring is better.
Jul 30, 2014 by John MaxfieldBanks: Investing EssentialsAn introduction to the banking industry and how to invest in banks.
Jul 29, 2014 by John MaxfieldSocial Security: Why Taking Benefits Early Can Be a Smart MoveEven though the conventional wisdom is to wait as long as possible before taking Social Security benefits, that might not necessarily be the smartest move.
Jul 27, 2014 by John MaxfieldHow Billionaire Warren Buffett Avoids FailureIt takes more than good business judgment to be an exceptional investor.
Jul 27, 2014 by John MaxfieldSocial Security: Can You Double Up on Spousal Benefits?Figuring out what you're owed in spousal benefits is sometimes easier said than done.
Jul 24, 2014 by John MaxfieldHow Bank of America Convinced Steve Ballmer to Pay Up for the LA ClippersSteve Ballmer paid nearly four times more for the LA Clippers than the next biggest NBA acquisition in history. A recently discovered Bank of America presentation reveals why.
Jul 21, 2014 by John MaxfieldYour Cable Bill: Can You Handle the Truth?This chart breaks down exactly how Comcast spends your cable bill.
Jul 21, 2014 by John MaxfieldWarren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.: How to Avoid Ruining a Decade's Worth of SuccessFinding a great company is only the first or two steps in Warren Buffett's approach to investing.
Jul 20, 2014 by John MaxfieldWhy Warren Buffett Is Hiding $61 Billion in Plain SightThe Oracle of Omaha explains why economic substance can sometimes be veiled by accounting conventions.
Jul 20, 2014 by John MaxfieldSocial Security: Most Americans Now Pay More in Taxes Than They Receive in BenefitsStarting with the retirement class of 2005, the average American is likely to pay more into the Social Security system than he or she later takes out of it via retirement benefits.
Jul 19, 2014 by John MaxfieldIs the Federal Reserve Fueling the Greatest Stock Market Bubble in History?There's no question that easy monetary policy has pushed stocks to record highs. But this doesn't necessarily mean there's a bubble.
Jul 19, 2014 by John MaxfieldWhy Olive Garden's Loyal Customers Can (and Should) Ignore Its CriticsA torrent of criticism has been unleashed on Olive Garden's "renaissance." Here's why the critics aren't being fair.
Jul 19, 2014 by John MaxfieldPresident Obama Finally Hit Russia Where It HurtsWhy a new round of sanctions isn't likely to put Russia in its place.
Jul 19, 2014 by John MaxfieldSocial Security: Can You Get 50% of Your Ex-Spouse's Benefits?If you can meet six standards, the answer to this is "yes."
Jul 18, 2014 by John MaxfieldSocial Security: 1 Reason You Should Think Twice Before Getting Legally RemarriedRemarriage can terminate your rights to Social Security benefits stemming from your former spouse's work history.
Jul 18, 2014 by John Maxfield3 Things That Must Happen Before I'd Buy Annaly Capital ManagementEven though this Fool has said he'd never buy Annaly Capital Management, there are three conditions under which he would.
Jul 17, 2014 by John MaxfieldAfter AIG Settlement, Bank of America Corp Has Only 2 Major Legal Cases RemainingOn Wednesday, Bank of America announced a $650 million settlement with American International Group. This leaves the bank with a total outstanding exposure of $19.5 billion.
Jul 13, 2014 by John MaxfieldSocial Security: What Happens to Spousal Benefits If You're Divorced but Remarried?As a general rule, this extinguishes any right to benefits tied to your former spouse's work history. There are, however, two important exceptions.
Jul 12, 2014 by John MaxfieldSocial Security: 6 States That Heavily Tax BenefitsWhile the majority of states don't tax Social Security benefits, there are six that do to the same extent as the federal government.
