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In this podcast, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner shares quotes from Sir Philip Sidney, Danny Meyer, Raj Sisodia, Confucius, and Jeff Bezos.

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In this podcast, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner kicks off 2025 by revisiting five timeless lessons drawn from classic ...

Growth stocks have recently attracted investor interest. The Russell 3000 Growth Index returned 39.8% over the last year ...

That said, 20% earnings growth is still impressive and is reason enough to own the stock, as long as it can be purchased at a ...

Several major RMD rule changes went into effect over the last few years as a result of the SECURE Acts. Not knowing the new rules could leave you with a higher tax bill. Most of the new rules help ...

Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Neil Patel and his clients have no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has ...

This is especially true during busy work weeks or when you feel blah. Enter the "two-minute rule," which is here to save the day. This simple yet effective strategy will help you kick any hurdles to ...

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