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John Maxfield

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I write about banks, trying my best to balance the good and the bad.

Recent Articles by John Maxfield

Sep 13, 2014 by John Maxfield

3 Ways Social Security Benefits Could Be Reduced

Simple math dictates that changes are coming to the Social Security system. Here are three possibilities.

Sep 12, 2014 by John Maxfield

Housing: What's Going On?

In this episode of "Where The Money Is," Motley Fool analysts Michael Douglass and John Maxfield discuss the current state of the housing market.

Sep 12, 2014 by John Maxfield

Social Security: How Working in Retirement Impacts Your Benefits

Most Americans plan to keep working well into retirement. Here's what this means for their Social Security benefits.

Sep 10, 2014 by John Maxfield

The 5 Least Efficient Bank Stocks

If you're on the hunt for a great bank stock, you'd be smart to avoid the five least efficient banks.

Sep 9, 2014 by John Maxfield

The 3 Worst Bank Stocks for Your Portfolio

If you're on the hunt for a great bank stock, here are three you might want to avoid.

Sep 8, 2014 by John Maxfield

The 3 Best Bank Stocks for Your Portfolio

If you're looking for the best bank stocks for your portfolio, these three lenders are a great place to start (and perhaps finish) your search.

Sep 8, 2014 by John Maxfield

Why the Housing Market Hasn't Recovered From the Financial Crisis

Since the end of the financial crisis, the housing market has made progress. And while it’s continuing to move in the right direction, for now we’ll just have to be satisfied with that.

Sep 7, 2014 by John Maxfield

Here's Why Going to College Is Important

While the cost of attending college may be on the rise, the value is at an all-time high.

Sep 6, 2014 by John Maxfield

How to Buy the Best Bank Stocks

Identifying and buying the best bank stocks seems hard, but it doesn't have to be.

Sep 4, 2014 by John Maxfield

The 5 Most Efficient Bank Stocks

If you're on the hunt for great bank stocks, a good place to start would be the five most efficient.

Sep 3, 2014 by John Maxfield

The 2 Safest Bank Stocks for Your Portfolio

If you're look for the safest bank stocks to add to your portfolio, sometimes it's helpful to think outside the box.

Sep 2, 2014 by John Maxfield

Is It Time to Buy Citigroup Inc.'s Stock?

Here's why it's never time to buy Citigroup's stock.

Sep 1, 2014 by John Maxfield

The 3 Most Important Questions About Social Security

Navigating the Social Security system is easier said than done. Here are the answers to three questions that should make it easier.

Aug 30, 2014 by John Maxfield

Social Security: 3 Charts Show the 3 Biggest Threats to Future Benefits

According to the latest estimates, the main Social Security trust fund will be insolvent by 2034.

Aug 28, 2014 by John Maxfield

7 Lessons about Banking from 200 Years of History

Want to invest in bank stocks? Here are seven things to keep in mind before you do.

Aug 27, 2014 by John Maxfield

Is It Time to Buy Bank of America Corp's Stock?

Because Bank of America's stock is no longer trading for a massive discount to book value, it's this Fool's opinion that the nation's second largest lender is no longer a "buy."

Aug 25, 2014 by John Maxfield

3 Reasons Bank of America Corp's Stock Could Fall

There are a host of reasons Bank of America's stock could fall. Here are three.

Aug 25, 2014 by John Maxfield

3 Reasons Bank of America Corp's Stock Could Rise

There are a host of reasons Bank of America's stock will rise. Here are three.

Aug 25, 2014 by John Maxfield

If Warren Buffett Is So Popular, Why Don’t More People Invest Like Him?

Despite the fact that Warren Buffett is the best known and most successful investor in the world, very few other investors actually follow his lead.

Aug 21, 2014 by John Maxfield

Sears Earnings: A Textbook Example of a Company in Freefall

Another round of dismal quarterly results from Sears Holding Corp. offers proof of Warren Buffett’s admonition that “turnarounds seldom turn.”

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