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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

May 11, 2014 by John Maxfield

Social Security: 3 Things That Affect the Size of Your Benefits

Are you thinking about retiring, but aren't sure what it will do to your Social Security benefits? Motley Fool contributor John Maxfield explains.

May 11, 2014 by John Maxfield

The Biggest Social Security Question of Them All

What happens to your Social Security benefits if you retire early, retire right on time, or defer them until later?

May 11, 2014 by John Maxfield

Are Criminal Charges in Bank of America Corp's Future?

The Justice Department is allegedly on the verge of filing criminal charges against France’s BNP Paribas and Switzerland’s Credit Suisse. Is Bank of America next?

May 10, 2014 by John Maxfield

Bank of America's Chairman: "A Figurehead Without Banking Experience"

Following Bank of America's shareholder meeting on Wednesday, CLSA analyst Mike Mayo called out the bank's chairman of the board.

May 10, 2014 by John Maxfield

Social Security: Doing This Could Dramatically Reduce Your Benefits

Are you thinking about taking Social Security early but still working? Motley Fool contributor John Maxfield explains why this may not be such a good idea.

May 10, 2014 by John Maxfield

How Bank of America Corp Gets to $30

Even though Bank of America is in the middle of the worst reputational crisis in years, shareholders shouldn't lose sight of its potential.

May 10, 2014 by John Maxfield

1 Obvious Reason Annaly Capital Management, Inc. Is a Bad Stock for Your Retirement Portfolio

Are you in or nearing retirement and want a great dividend stock? If so, you should probably think twice before buying Annaly Capital Management.

May 9, 2014 by John Maxfield

Social Security: Can You Claim Spousal Benefits After a Divorce?

While it's not widely known, a divorce doesn't terminate one's right to spousal benefits under Social Security.

May 8, 2014 by John Maxfield

Bank of America Is Drowning (and Its Shares Are Plummeting) Thanks to This Extraordinary Sequence of Events

Detailing the many reasons Bank of America's shares are down by 18% in less than two months.

May 5, 2014 by John Maxfield

Looking for a Great Dividend Stock? Here's Why Intel Fits the Bill

While Intel has its problems, an anemic dividend yield is not one of them.

May 4, 2014 by John Maxfield

1 Chart That Illustrates Warren Buffett's Investing Philosophy Better Than Thousands of Words

Want to know what Warren Buffett's investment philosophy teaches? This chart pretty well sums it up.

May 4, 2014 by John Maxfield

1 Glimmer of Hope for the Housing Market

On Monday, the National Association of Realtors reported that pending home sales rose by 3.4% in March compared to February.

May 4, 2014 by John Maxfield

Do You Make Enough Money to Qualify for a Mortgage?

With the spring homebuying season upon us, it's time to start thinking about mortgages.

May 4, 2014 by John Maxfield

Do You Have Too Much Debt to Qualify for a Mortgage?

Finding out whether you have too much debt to get a mortgage is easier than you might think.

May 3, 2014 by John Maxfield

3 Reasons Dividend Investors Love AFLAC

Are you in the market for a great dividend stock? If so, then you could do a lot worse than AFLAC.

May 3, 2014 by John Maxfield

Why Bank of America Sank and Best Buy Soared Last Week

Exploring the reasons behind Bank of America's fall and Best Buy's ascent last week.

May 3, 2014 by John Maxfield

Are You Applying for a Mortgage This Year? If So, Here Are 3 Things You Need to Know Today

Getting a mortgage doesn't have to be an excruciating process. All it takes is getting past three important thresholds that banks use to determine creditworthiness.

Apr 30, 2014 by John Maxfield

Why Investors Should Care About Bank of America Corp's Latest Bad News

On Monday, Bank of America announced that it had suspended its recent dividend increase pending approval to reinstate it from the Federal Reserve. There’s reason to believe, however, that such approval may not be forthcoming.

Apr 30, 2014 by John Maxfield

The Accounting Mirage Behind Bank of America’s Blunder

What are structured notes and why have the caused so much trouble at the nation's second largest bank by assets?

Apr 29, 2014 by John Maxfield

If Warren Buffett Is Right (and He Usually Is), Red Lobster Is in Deep Trouble

According to Warren Buffett's wisdom on turnaround plays, there's little reason to believe Red Lobster can successfully turn itself around.

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