John Maxfield

You just think you hate Bank of America now; wait until you read through this definitive list of its misdeeds from 2008 to 2013.

It is now legal to buy, possess, and consume marijuana for recreational purposes in the state of Colorado. In this article, Motley Fool contributor John Maxfield digs deep into the industry to reveal who's getting rich from it and whether there's an opportunity for other investors to get in on the action.

AT&T and Verizon are two of the highest-yielding stocks on the S&P 500. But will an increasingly caustic war in the mobile space cause them to cut their generous quarterly payouts?

Bank of America has incurred tens of billions of dollars worth of legal costs and settlement expenses stemming from the bank's practices before and during the financial crisis. After culling through a definitive list of actions, Motley Fool contributor John Maxfield identifies the bank's 10 biggest blunders.

A new set of rules governing the mortgage market went into effect on Friday. Here's how they're likely to impact you.

It's the new year. A time to start anew. With this in mind, here are five investing resolutions that every investor would be wise to adopt.

In many states, legitimate businessmen and women are getting rich from the marijuana industry. Nowhere is this truer than in Colorado, one of two states that have legalized the drug for recreational use. On the cusp of this historic change, Motley Fool contributor John Maxfield gives readers an inside look at the growing commercialization of cannabis.

You'd be excused for concluding that the stock market is too high and should be avoided. Following last year's epic performance, in which the S&P 500 advanced by nearly 30%, there doesn't seem to be much gas left in the proverbial tank. As Motley Fool contributor John Maxfield explains, however, this thought process is bound to produce sub-optimal returns over the long run.

A handful of entrepreneurs are making a fortune in Colorado from growing and selling marijuana. This in-depth piece on the industry details how a simple legal wrinkle made all of this possible.

In Colorado and Washington, smoking a joint is now legally indistinguishable from drinking a beer.

Being a member of the S&P 500 is a badge of honor for stocks. In 2013, nearly 20 companies were bestowed with a coveted spot, including Facebook, General Motors, and General Growth Properties.

It was a busy year for the committee in charge of the S&P 500. In total, it replaced 17 stocks on the index including Teradyne and JDS Uniphase.

With some of the smallest market caps on the S&P 500, there's a good chance that Cliffs Natural Resources, Newfield Exploration, and TECO Energy will find themselves removed from the widely followed stock index in 2014.

Even if you love Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, the chances are good that you didn't know these five surprising things about the popular restaurant chain.

Nearly 20 companies were removed from the S&P 500 and replaced by new components this year. Motley Fool contributor John Maxfield discusses why J.C. Penney, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Sprint were among the stocks deleted.

Almost 20 stocks were added to the S&P 500 this year, and all of them headed higher in the first full trading session after their selection had been announced.

As the nation's fourth largest bank by assets, you'd be excused for concluding that Wells Fargo has little room left to expand. But here's the thing: it's credit card operations could triple over the upcoming years.

On Dec. 20, Facebook officially joins the S&P 500. What should investors in the social-networking company expect from the move?

When should you buy individual stocks? It's not as frequently as you may think.

At the beginning of November, McDonald's ended the "Dollar Menu," which had been in existence for more than a decade. With a full month's worth of sales under its belt since the change, McDonald's may now be starting to realize the mistake it made.