Apr 9, 2020 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EAHow to Create Stock BasketsThe Motley Fool answers your questions.
Apr 3, 2020 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EAHow to Spend Your Financial Health DayMotley Fool personal finance expert Robert Brokamp shares suggestions for what to do during these very distressing times.
Mar 23, 2020 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EAHow Today Compares to the Dot-Com Boom and the Great RecessionWe take a look at the present and past depressions in the markets through the eyes of The Motley Fool’s Andy Cross.
Mar 19, 2020 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EAHow to Tackle Financial InfidelityWhat is financial infidelity? We look at some of the causes and what you can do about it.
Feb 28, 2020 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EAHow to Land a Better JobTwo Foolish recruiters walk you through a successful job search, from resume preparation and networking to weird interview questions and salary negotiation.
Jan 21, 2020 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EA6 Factors That Are Key to Happiness at Work and What You Can Do to Improve ThemCareer fulfillment involves a lot more than just a good paycheck (though that certainly helps).
Jan 8, 2020 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EA10 Fast Money Moves for a More Prosperous 2020If one of your New Year’s resolutions involved getting your finances in better shape, let us help you get started.
Dec 27, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EADecember Mailbag: An End-of-Year Influx of Investing InquiriesFrom fees and taxes to dividends and diversification, the Motley Fool Answers crew has your answers.
Dec 20, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EA5 Big Changes in Investing From the Last 5 YearsIt's not technology alone that has transformed the money world -- but it sure has had some serious impacts.
Dec 20, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EALet 'Em Shop, Let 'Em Shop, Let 'Em ShopTalking about what people do want this season, as well as the past and future of holiday retail.
Dec 5, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EASpreading Like FIREFinancial independence advice, a visit from the ChooseFI Guys, Scott Rieckens' new documentary, and more.
Nov 30, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EAThunderdome of StocksHere are some Foolish investing principles from Motley Fool analysts and recent graduates of the Investor Development Program.
Nov 30, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EAA Proper English BrexitAmerica, if this European soap opera confuses you, you’re so not alone.
Nov 10, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EA2 Tax Tips for U.S. Retirees Moving OverseasYou may find a lower cost of living in a foreign country. Lower taxes? That’s less likely.
Nov 10, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EAHow Fast Does a Company Have to Deposit Your 401(k) Contributions?Short answer: ASAP.
Nov 10, 2019 by Alison SouthwickHow Does the Kiddie Tax Work?If your children have investment income, they’ll pay lower taxes on it than you do -- up to a point.
Nov 10, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EAWhy Is "Official Inflation" So Disconnected from Real People's Household Expenses?If you ask Washington, inflation is tame. Tell that to regular Americans who pay the bills, and watch them laugh. Or cry. Or both.
Nov 10, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EAWhat Are the Limits on the Long-Term Capital Gains Tax Rate of Zero?If your annual taxable income is below a certain point, you can avoid taxes on investment profits… but only up to a point.
Nov 10, 2019 by Alison SouthwickWhat Can Investors Do With a Truly Worthless Stock?When a company you’ve invested in goes bankrupt, or its shares stop trading, you’re not quite done with it yet.
Nov 10, 2019 by Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp, CFP, EAAfter Bad Retirement Account Choices, How Can You Bounce Back?It only takes a few wrong moves to put big cracks in your nest egg.