The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Image source: Getty Images Depositing money in your savings or checking account is something you'll probably do often over the course of your life. But it may come as a surprise that making a series of small deposits could actually cause some problems for you. You need to be aware of when and how you could possibly face legal and financial scrutiny if you make deposits in a certain pattern that trigger the attention of authorities.

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FinSMEs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Superluminal Medicines, a Boston, MA-based generative biology and chemistry company, raised $33M in Seed funding. The round was led by RA Capital Management with participation from Insight Partners, NVIDIA, and Gaingels. The company intends to use the funds to progress its pipeline of small molecule drug discovery programs initially focused on high-value G protein-coupled receptor […] The post Superluminal Medicines Raises $33M in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

If you had invested $100,000 in Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) 20 years ago, you'd have over $715,000 today. That's a great return. And it's one that has made Warren Buffett much wealthier than he already was. But what if your goal is to become a millionaire within the next two decades? Berkshire Hathaway might not be your best vehicle to achieve that goal.

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FinSMEs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Eat Just, an Alameda, CA- and New York-based company that applies science and technology to create healthy and sustainable food, raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The round was led by VegInvest/Ahimsa Foundation. The company intends to use the funds to continue improving the quality and profitability of its products. Led by CEO Josh Tetrick, […] The post Eat Just Closes Financing Round appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Image source: Getty Images It's common for people to sign a 30-year mortgage and spend three decades of their lives paying off their homes. But you may be inclined to try to pay off your mortgage at a faster pace, especially if you're receiving extra money regularly. Paying off your mortgage early could save you money on interest. But in some cases, it could make more sense to stick to your regular payment schedule rather than try to get ahead of it.

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Entrepreneur - VC

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Effective calendar maintenance is key to achieving your goals and avoiding stress along the way. Successful people know how to be proactive and schedule their plans in advance. Doing so.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

On this week's episode of "The Jeff Fenster Show," guest Dave Meltzer recounts his entrepreneurial journey, sharing the biggest hurdle that all founders must face.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Judging by the headlines they generate, you might think of Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) as a larger, more popular cryptocurrency than Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP). The XRP Official channel on X (formerly known as Twitter) has 382,000 followers with their eyes on Ripple's news and plans. Shiba Inu's Shibtoken account boasts 3.7 million X followers. The dog-themed crypto could make a claim for the popularity crown based on its social media presence alone.

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A Wealth of Common Sense

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

I love studying financial market history. You can’t predict the future by learning about the past but it can help you better understand the relationship between risk, reward and human nature. If you look back at enough charts and read enough books about market history, you’re invariably drawn to the booms and busts. And looking into the booms and busts makes you look at certain dates and outlier events.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Big data and artificial intelligence (AI) specialist Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) is somewhat of an enigma. Despite selling its software to some of the largest enterprises in the world, including several U.S. government agencies, the company has been at the center of several different movements. A couple of years ago, Palantir briefly became a meme stock thanks to a loyal social media following as well as strong support from Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood.

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Entrepreneur - VC

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Your 30s and 40s are arguably the best time of your life—still young and energetic, but a little wiser. This is also an exciting, sometimes daunting period of life—with career.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

If you're thinking about investing a significant sum of money in the stock market -- say, on the order of $5,000 or more -- consider buying equal amounts of the following stocks. These exceptional companies have proven track records of generating strong returns for their investors. Better still, they're well positioned to deliver more wealth-building gains to their shareholders in the coming years.

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Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

By Tristan Karl Robert Hartey With referrals, it is about repetition in some ways; you’ve got to just keep asking. You’re going to feel awkward the first few times you do it, so you might be a bit reticent about it. You may think This is outside my comfort zone because we’re not used to asking, “Will you introduce me to your friend or to X person?

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Image source: Getty Images Earlier this year, IPX 1031 surveyed Americans to see if they plan to take a vacation. Of those surveyed, 90% answered with a resounding "yes." Trips varied in scope, but 9 out of 10 said they plan to go somewhere. Here's the rub: Around the same time IPX 1031 conducted its survey, LendingClub released a report stating that 60% of U.S. adults, including more than 4 in 10 high-income consumers, live paycheck to paycheck.

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FinSMEs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Miri, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of an AI health and wellness platform, raised USD1.2M in Pre-Seed funding. The round was led by Sassafras Investments. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate the development of its new health offering. The technology aims to utilize the new tools of large language model AI to […] The post Miri Raises USD1.2M in Pre-Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Millions of seniors today get a monthly benefit from Social Security. And chances are, you're looking forward to receiving your share of that pot given that you pay into the program on a regular basis. But it's important to get a solid handle on Social Security well ahead of retirement and in the years leading up to it. And so to that end, it's best to avoid these Social Security mistakes at all costs.

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FinSMEs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Your credit score is essential to your financial well-being and success. This three-digit number can determine whether you qualify for a new credit card, car loan, or mortgage. A higher score opens doors to financial opportunities and lower interest rates. If your credit score needs work, all hope is not lost. With some time and […] The post Credit Score Hacks: Insider Strategies to Add Points Each Month appeared first on FinSMEs.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Oil prices had traded in a range of $65 to $80 a barrel for most of this year. However, crude prices have recently broken out of that range, rallying above $85 a barrel. They could have further to run. This rebound in oil prices will be a boon for oil stocks. It would allow them to produce a lot more cash flow. Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) and Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE: PXD) plan to return most of their windfall to investors through variable dividends and share repurchases, and that means oil

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Entrepreneur - VC

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Get a lifetime of language lessons plus unlimited access to a bonus learning platform with 1,000+ courses.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Companies across America are racing to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their businesses on the promise of improved productivity and the chance to transform customer experiences. How hyped up is the interest in AI? An analysis by The Washington Post found that more than 1,000 companies mentioned AI in their earnings conference calls for the quarter ended June 30.

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Entrepreneur - VC

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Shopping at Costco could help you save time by cutting down on tedious trips.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian compares Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) and AT&T (NYSE: T) across vital financial metrics, including the dividend yield, to determine the better stock to buy today. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Aug. 30, 2023. The video was published on Sept. 1, 2023. 10 stocks we like better than Coca-Cola When our analyst team has a stock tip, it can pay to listen.

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The Big Picture

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • ‘Off-the-charts records’: Has humanity finally broken the climate? Extreme weather is ‘smacking us in the face’ with worse to come, but a ‘tiny window’ of hope remains, say leading climate scientists. ( The Guardian ) • Paid Late, or Never: Painters, Builders and Brokers Hit by China’s Property Crisis : As a real estate meltdown ripples through the economy, small businesses and workers are owed hundreds o

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Determining what age to begin claiming Social Security is a big decision, as it will permanently affect your monthly retirement income. You can file for benefits at age 62 or anytime thereafter, and once you begin claiming, your benefit amount is generally locked in for life (save for annual cost-of-living adjustments ). So it's crucial to choose your filing age wisely.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Up until a few years ago, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) kept its semiconductor manufacturing prowess to itself. This strategy worked well when Intel had a clear edge in manufacturing technology over the rest of the industry. It was effectively impossible for rival AMD to truly catch up. But times have changed. Foundry TSMC , which AMD now relies on for manufacturing, is the undisputed leader in semiconductor manufacturing.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Image source: Getty Images. Buying insurance can be a big expense. But it's important. Getting the right coverage is so essential that I actually pay more than I need to. I overpay for the homeowners insurance I bought to protect my house. I overpay for my auto insurance policies as well. Why would I pay more than the minimum? There are a few very simple reasons why. 1.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Instacart is about to go public, and there's a lot for investors to digest from its financial filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Aside from investors chasing the next hot initial public offering (IPO) , a group of investors that should be digging into Instacart's financials are Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) shareholders. Instacart is the leader in grocery delivery apps, and Uber ultimately wants to take the crown.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Warren Buffett is known as one of the best stock pickers of all time. So when he says that something is a great investment, people tend to listen. Well, Buffett has called one specific investment the best thing most Americans can do to put their money to work. It's not Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) , the conglomerate he has run since 1964, and it isn't any other publicly traded company.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

September is often considered the worst month for buying stocks, mainly due to a mix of seasonal investing behavior and institutional selling. Tech stocks could also remain out of favor this month as high interest rates drive investors toward more conservative investments, while dividend stocks will remain unappealing as long as interest rates stay elevated.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Some companies have a knack for paying dividends. They've built durable businesses that generate lots of steady cash flow. That gives them the money to pay an attractive dividend while investing in expanding their operations. Black Hills (NYSE: BKH) , Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEPC) (NYSE: BEP) , and NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE: NEP) stand out to a few Fool.com contributors for their phenomenal dividend track records.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

The first two-thirds of 2023 are in the books. And despite a far better year for investors than last, there are some surprising stocks that were punished. Investors with an eye toward value have come to the right place. Target (NYSE: TGT) , NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE: NEP) , and the Invesco Solar ETF (NYSEMKT: TAN) headline three top beaten-down securities to buy now.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Image source: Getty Images More than 5 million small business applications were filed last year, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and this year is already on track to surpass last year's applications. The Economic Innovation Group says that applications for new businesses in the first six months of 2023 are already 7% higher than last year.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Most of history's most successful investors think long-term, looking for the companies that will lead the economy for years. That can demand some foresight, but you don't need to get overly fixated on finding a diamond in the rough. The reality is that companies like Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) , Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) , and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) have all been on the public markets for roughly two decades and are widely considered winners already.

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The Motley Fool

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Companies with a market capitalization above $1 trillion form a highly exclusive group. But in the next decade or so, at least several more corporations will likely join them. And some of these stocks should be able to generate solid returns even beyond that time period. Let's consider several companies that fit this description: Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) , Visa (NYSE: V) , Mastercard (NYSE: MA) , and Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B).

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