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he age at which you file for Social Security will be one of the most important retirement-related decisions you’ll make. Robert Brokamp discusses the pros and cons of delaying with CPA and financial planner Mike Piper, the creator of Opensocialsecurity.com, a free tool that helps retirees choose the optimal age to claim benefits.Also in this episode:-A report from Standard & Poor’s finds that...

A look back on what we learned from earnings season, what is hot (and what is not) in the market, and a debate over whether or not inflation can halt the rally.Travis Hoium, Jason Moser, and Lou Whiteman discuss:- What worked (and what didn’t work) this earnings season- What’s wrong with restaurant and apparel stocks? - Should inflation talk worry investors? - Plus, the stocks on our...

If you’re making a list of the companies delivering better-than-expected earnings results this quarter, then add Cisco and Lumentum to the list. Spending on data centers and other AI infrastructure is leading both companies to soaring heights, and their valuations reflect Wall Street’s Optimism. Tyler, Matt, and Jon break down the most recent earnings results from these two AI equipment suppliers...

Costs are going up for consumers and producers, which may not be a trend that stops anytime soon. We discuss what’s driving the increases and how it may eventually cause some shocks in a highly valued stock market today.Travis Hoium, Tyler Crowe, and Lou Whiteman discuss:- Consumer price index (CPI) surge- Producer price index (PPI) surge- What higher inflation means for the marketCompanies...

One of Wall Street’s favorite hobbies is coming up with catchy nicknames for a group of stocks. Thanks to AI, we have a new one: The “AI 11”. Tyler, Matt, and Travis break down what’s in the AI 11 basket, whether its better to invest in baskets or individual companies, the AI Bubble, the state of athletic wear, and listener questions.Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Travis Hoium discuss:- Who’s...

Fool contributors Jon, Matt, and Rachel discuss a surprisingly good quarter for an enterprise software company before pivoting to a conversation on hot, upcoming IPOs and how investors should be thinking about managing their portfolios in light of the new exciting opportunities.Jon Quast, Matt Frankel, and Rachel Warren discuss:-Monday.com’s financial results for the first quarter of 2026-The...

What 300-year-old investing principles still apply today? What can Teddy Roosevelt’s cattle farm disaster teach us about modern stock picking? And could you really buy real estate on the moon? In this episode, historian, investor, and author Dr. Joseph S. Moore joins the show to discuss his new book, How to Get Rich in American History. Host: Rich Lumulleau Guest: Joseph Moore Producer: Bart...

If you’re like most working Americans, your No. 1 strategy for accumulating enough money to retire is by contributing to a defined-contribution plan such as a 401(k), 403(b), or the federal Thrift Savings Plan. Consequently, when you retire will depend largely on how well you manage your account. Robert Brokamp provides 11 tips for making the most of your employer-sponsored retirement plan.Also...

Elon Musk’s EV and rocket empire may be expanding into chips if recent plans to spend up to $119 billion in new chip fab facilities become reality. We discuss the implications for the industry and Musk’s companies, plus update on SaaS stocks, and what technologies have staying power for the next decade.Travis Hoium, Dan Caplinger, and Tim Beyers discuss:- Musk’s chip dreams- SaaS recovery- What...

It takes a lot of careful thought and planning to add more semiconductor manufacturing capacity. ARM Holdings has said they’ve seen enough demand that they are getting into the manufacturing business themselves. On today’s show, we break down ARMs decision to add production capacity, how it compared to AMD’s results, Doordash’s peculiar earnings, and we dig into the mailbag.Tyler Crowe, Matt...