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Matt Frankel

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@MattFrankelCFP

Matt Frankel, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool Personal Finance Expert and Stock Market Analyst covering financial and real estate sectors, plus personal finance. Prior to The Motley Fool, Matt was a high school and collegiate mathematics instructor. He holds a B.S. in Physics from University of South Carolina, an M.S. in Mathematics from Nova Southeastern University, and a graduate certificate in financial planning from Florida State University. Fun fact: Matt won a SABEW award for coverage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Recent Articles by Matt Frankel

senior housing

Nov 7, 2017 by Matt Frankel

Here's Why Brookdale Senior Living Stock Is Plunging Today

Disappointing earnings are sending the stock down by double-digits.

IF_financials

Nov 7, 2017 by Matt Frankel

A Trifecta of Financial World Changes That Favor the Status Quo

Industry Focus: Financials considers the meaning and impact behind Trump's pick to chair the Federal Reserve, the U.K. central bank's move to raise interest rates, and the blocking of the CFPB's class-action lawsuit rule.

Buffett APPROVED 2

Nov 7, 2017 by Matt Frankel

Warren Buffett's $109 Billion Cash Problem: How Much Longer Will It Continue?

Berkshire Hathaway’s cash hoard has swelled to a 12-figure sum.

Tax Time GETTY

Nov 7, 2017 by Matt Frankel

Here’s the Smartest Tax Move You Can Make In 2018

Here's a tax move that will pay off for the rest of your life.

College graduates

Nov 8, 2017 by Matt Frankel

7 Hidden Changes to Education Tax Breaks in the GOP Tax Bill

If you're in college, will eventually be in college, or have student loan debt, you need to read this.

retirement savings jar

Nov 4, 2017 by Matt Frankel

2018 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits

Here’s how much you can save in your 401(k), IRA, SEP-IRA, SIMPLE IRA, or other tax-advantaged retirement account.

Nov 3, 2017 by Matt Frankel

Ask a Fool: If a Stock Falls After Earnings, Is It Time to Buy?

That depends: Did the company's story just change fundamentally, or temporarily?

Nov 3, 2017 by Matt Frankel

Ask a Fool: How Could the Tax Reform Bill Affect Investment Income?

The current version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act proposes a lot of changes to the tax code, but few that will matter when it comes to investing.

Shopping family

Nov 3, 2017 by Matt Frankel

Here's Why CBL & Associates Properties Is Plunging Today

The REIT is facing major headwinds that are taking their toll on the bottom line.

House sold

Nov 3, 2017 by Matt Frankel

Here's Why Realogy Holdings Corp Is Down 10% Today

The quarterly results disappointed investors -- here's what you need to know.

Tax forms

Nov 3, 2017 by Matt Frankel

How Could Your 2018 Tax Bracket Change Under the GOP's Tax Bill?

Here's how the proposed tax brackets under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act compare with the current ones.

Couple retirement planning

Nov 2, 2017 by Matt Frankel

How the Republican Tax Plan Would Affect These 5 Households

Now that we know the details of the tax reform bill, how could it affect American taxpayers?

Healthcare3

Nov 2, 2017 by Matt Frankel

HCP Is Making All the Right Moves

HCP continues to improve its asset quality, diversification, and financial condition.

Tax 1040 with money

Nov 2, 2017 by Matt Frankel

10 Key Facts About the Republican Tax Plan

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act would make some major changes to the U.S. tax code.

IF_financials

Nov 3, 2017 by Matt Frankel

5 Personal Finance Statistics You Won't Believe

"Industry Focus: Financials" looks at statistics about emergency savings, credit cards, retirement saving, stock investing, and homeownership.

Dividend coin concept GETTY

Nov 2, 2017 by Matt Frankel

Like Dividends? This Stock Yields 4.7% and Has Increased Its Payout 93 Times

Could this be the best overall dividend stock in the market?

Social Security card on money

Nov 2, 2017 by Matt Frankel

Social Security Checks Are Rising in 2018 -- but Seniors Shouldn't Get Too Excited About It

The latest cost-of-living adjustment is the highest in six years, but retirees may not see much of a true increase.

Panic

Oct 31, 2017 by Matt Frankel

Americans' Top 5 Financial Fears -- Which Scares You the Most?

The good news: Most are completely within your control.

Pile of cash

Oct 31, 2017 by Matt Frankel

Amazon's Jeff Bezos: America's Only $100 Billion Man?

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is now the world's richest man, and a $100 billion net worth may not be far away.

Square bike shop from company

Oct 31, 2017 by Matt Frankel

Better Buy: Square, Inc. vs. American Express

These companies are both engaged in processing card payments but represent very different ways to invest in it.

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