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16 hours ago | fool.com | Selena Maranjian

Two of the best things in the investment world are index funds and dividend-paying stocks. So an even better thing, arguably, would be a dividend-focused index fund. Here's a look at a well-regarded index exchange-traded fund (ETF) that recently boasted a yield of 4%. (ETFs are funds that trade like stocks, making it easy to get in and out of them.)I'll also offer for your consideration a more aggressive income-oriented ETF that recently sported a dividend yield of 11%.

16 hours ago | fool.com | Selena Maranjian

Getting old isn't always pleasant. Various body parts, like your knees, may start failing you, and your hearing and memory may not be what they used to be. But there are plenty of things to look forward to as you age, such as grandchildren, senior citizen discounts, Medicare, and Social Security. Social Security is a particularly wonderful thing, providing about 31% of income for those aged 65 or older. Here's a look at when you can consider yourself ready to start collecting it. 1.

19 hours ago | fool.com | Sean Williams

For well over three decades, investors have almost always had a game-changing trend or innovation to captivate their attention -- and their wallets. Since late 2022, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), and the mammoth $15.7 trillion addressable market that accompanies the AI revolution, has been Wall Street's driving trend. However, it's not the only theme responsible for leading the broad-based S&P 500 to an all-time closing high earlier this year.

20 hours ago | fool.com | Sean Williams

It's been a news-packed two weeks for billionaire CEO Warren Buffett and his company, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A -0.36%) (BRK.B -0.37%). On May 3, Berkshire held its annual meeting in Omaha in front of 40,000 attendees.

1 day ago | fool.com | Selena Maranjian

Who doesn't love a monster stock? Definitions can vary, and in my mind, a monster stock is one that has one or more amazing qualities that can lead it to be a terrific grower over time for its shareholders. If your portfolio has one or more monster stocks in it, it might grow like gangbusters over time (though such growth might even be achieved with simple, low-fee index funds). Here are three such companies to consider for berths in your portfolio.