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Be a Penny Stock Millionaire!

Mon, 20/08/2007 - 08:49 by Motley Fool

By Tom Gardner and Rex MooreOur goal in Motley Fool Hidden Gems is to find the best small companies to own for the next three to 35 years. It's a wonderful aim, since historical data illustrates that small-cap stocks -- particularly of the value variety -- have substantially outperformed the overall market over the past 40 years.

Should Your IRA Be Your Cash Machine?

Sat, 18/08/2007 - 08:05 by Selena Maranjian
There are so many wonderful things to know about IRAs that we sometimes forget a few. You probably remember, for example, that Roth IRAs let you accumulate wealth that you can ultimately withdraw tax-free. But maybe it slipped your mind that when you roll over one tax-deferred retirement account into another one, you have just 60 days to complete the process.

The Best Place for Your Money

Fri, 17/08/2007 - 15:31 by Selena Maranjian
The best place for your money ... what a juicy topic. I wish I had one simple investment to recommend for everyone, but I don't. We're all in different phases of our lives and in different situations. What's best for me might not be so hot for you. But fear not -- I think I can still suggest some investments that will appeal to a wide range of readers.

Home Depot Has Work to Do

Thu, 16/08/2007 - 10:27 by Motley Fool

By Ryan Fuhrmann, CFA

Investing in big-box retailers is leading to big blowups these days, with surprisingly dour results from the likes of Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT), Best Buy (NYSE: BBY), and Sears Holdings (Nasdaq: SHLD). The crater du jour was Motley Fool Inside Value pick Home Depot (NYSE: HD), which is taking it on the chin from many fronts, including subprime woes, underinvestment in its stores, and uncertainty about the sale of its Home Depot Supply business.

Why Diversification Can Leave You Behind

Tue, 14/08/2007 - 14:19 by Motley Fool

By Sham Gad

Warren Buffett believes that "diversification is an excuse for ignorance." What he means is that when a good investment idea comes across your plate, you have to have the conviction to swing big.

Early Signs of Winning Stocks

Sat, 11/08/2007 - 12:25 by Motley Fool

By Dave Mock

We've all done it -- some of us repeatedly. Some of us habitually.

You know what I'm talking about: kicking yourself. One of the oldest pastimes, born from utter self-discontent and a strong case of the should'ves. In this case, I'm talking about applying a boot to your rear end for not buying a monster stock you spotted but failed to buy years ago, before it rose 10, 50, or even 100 times in value.

The Worst 529 Plans

Fri, 03/08/2007 - 09:45 by Dan Caplinger
While 529 plans offer many benefits to parents saving for college, the wrong one will charge you an arm and a leg for those benefits.