Author: TheFinancial FreedomHub

If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that a college education is expensive. And although student loans are advertised as the easiest way to pay for college, they’re actually a huge burden on your financial future. That’s why it’s important to plan for your children to go to college debt-free. (And yes—it’s totally possible!) In addition to choosing an affordable school and applying for scholarships, a great way to avoid student loans when sending your kid to college is saving and investing money ahead of time. And one of the best options for that is a 529 plan.…

Shares of Recursion Pharmaceuticals (RXRX -12.62%) are tumbling on Tuesday. The stock lost 10.3% as of 2:50 p.m. ET and was down by as much as 11.8% earlier in the day. The move comes as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both slipped by 0.6%. The data from an April survey revealed Tuesday showed that the biotech industry is fearful that President Donald Trump’s federal research cuts will make raising capital more challenging. This comes just a day after Recursion revealed its disappointing first-quarter earnings and announced it would pare down its development pipeline. President Trump’s cuts could make it…

Edward Fishman is the author of Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare. Fishman teaches at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs and has worked at the Pentagon and State Department. In this podcast, Motley Fool host Mary Long caught up with Fishman to discuss: How the U.S. dollar became the most powerful currency. Playing defense in a trade war. The economic effects from an embargo on Chinese goods. To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool’s free podcasts, check out our podcast center. When you’re ready to invest, check out this top 10 list…

A record quarter helped shares of EVgo (EVGO 30.33%) surge higher by more than 30% Tuesday morning. That spike came after revenue at the electric vehicle (EV) charger company came in 36% higher year over year. Its first-quarter results also topped analyst expectations. After installing 180 new charging stalls, the company ended the first quarter with 4,240 operating EV stalls. Investors liked what they heard, sending shares higher by 35.7% as of 11:30 a.m. ET. An uphill battle for EVgo The company reported an adjusted operating loss of $5.9 million with revenue of $75.3 million. Wall Street analysts were expecting…

The stock market has been volatile the past few months, but if there’s one silver lining right now, it’s that many higher-priced investments are on sale. Investing during periods of turbulence can make it easier to snag stocks at a discount, but it can also set you up for significant gains when the market rebounds. One of the easiest ways to maximize your long-term wealth, then, is to buy during the market’s rough patches. Not all investments will be able to survive bouts of economic instability, though. While there’s no single investment that will fit every portfolio, there’s one Vanguard…

Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) provided critical insights that investors will not want to miss. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More » *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of May 2, 2025. The video was published on May 4, 2025. Should you invest $1,000 in Qualcomm right now? Before you buy stock in Qualcomm, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Qualcomm wasn’t one…

Tractor Supply (NASDAQ: TSCO) has an international supply chain that is exposed to the risks of increasing tariffs. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More » *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of May 3, 2025. The video was published on May 5, 2025. Should you invest $1,000 in Tractor Supply right now? Before you buy stock in Tractor Supply, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors…

After three years of writing, rewriting, and refining, I’m thrilled to officially celebrate the launch of Millionaire Milestones: Simple Steps To Seven Figures! This book has been a true labor of love, not just for me, but for my family as well. It’s the product of countless early mornings, late nights, and weekends hunched over the keyboard, while also navigating the beautiful chaos of parenthood and everyday life. Each chapter represents years of financial experience, both wins and mistakes, distilled into clear, actionable steps that anyone can take to build wealth over time. I wrote this book to help people…

While tech giants pour billions into quantum computing research, specialist companies dedicated exclusively to quantum technology offer investors higher-risk, higher-reward opportunities. These pure-play quantum stocks provide undiluted exposure to quantum computing’s revolutionary potential. The quantum computing race features not just titans with deep pockets, but nimble innovators pioneering alternative technical approaches that could leapfrog established players. What’s the investment opportunity? Quantum computing represents a rare ground-floor opportunity in a technology with transformative potential across industries. Unlike incremental advances in classical computing, quantum computing’s fundamentally different approach promises exponential performance leaps for previously unsolvable problems in drug discovery, materials science, logistics,…

While your 401(k) at work and a Roth IRA are the best ways to save for retirement, they’re not the only ways to invest. That’s where a brokerage account comes in.  Under the right circumstances, brokerage accounts (or taxable investment accounts) can give your nest egg a bigger boost beyond your tax-advantaged retirement accounts. We always recommend investing in your 401(k) and IRA first because they offer tax benefits that you can’t find anywhere else. But when you’ve maxed out those options, a brokerage account might provide you with a place to keep investing. Here’s what you need to know!  What Is a Brokerage Account? A…