Finding a Tax Pro
Fool's School
We applaud those who do their own taxes. It's not unreasonable, though, to seek a professional to prepare your taxes. To find a good one, seek referrals from people whose business savvy you respect. Any accountant can buy advertising, but she can't buy satisfied clients. Ask for an interview. Full Story
Name That Company
Founded in 1923 as a yarn company, I grew into America's first conglomerate. Today, based in Providence, R.I., I'm one of America's largest companies. Over time, I've gone from making parachutes and lingerie to industrial tools, golf carts, turf-care equipment and fuel tanks. Full Story
3M Is Worldwide
The Motley Fool Take
A small but impressive lineup of big U.S.- based companies has reported solid results this earnings season. They may not be shooting the lights out at home, but with help from afar, their overall performance is solid. Consider, for example, Minnesota-based 3M (NYSE: MMM), which makes everything from Post-it Notes to electronics. Full Story
The Flame of Excitement Burns
My Dumbest Investment
As a young, destitute college student, I managed to miss the dot-com bust of the 2000s (whew!). As a recent grad, though, I began dabbling in the market. I perused numerous financial publications and felt the flame of excitement fill me. I hastily opened up a brokerage account. Frothing at the mouth, I immediately plunked everything into one stock. Full Story
Last week's trivia answer
I was founded in Chicago in 1918 by a 22-year-old who rented out a dozen Model T Fords. I was later owned by General Motors, RCA, United Airlines and Ford. Today, I'm the world's largest general-use car rental brand and the No. 1 airport car rental brand. I had 1,000 locations by 1955, and today they number nearly 8,000 in 145 nations. Full Story
Look Before You LEAP
Ask the Fool
Q: What are LEAPs? - T.C., Oxnard, Calif. A: They're simply long-term options - ones that expire after more than a year from their issue date. Remember that a standard option lets you purchase the right to buy (via "call" options) or sell (via "put" options) a fixed number of shares of a stock at a fixed price within a fixed time period, typically a few months. Full Story
What Is This Thing Called The Motley Fool?
Remember Shakespeare? Remember "As You Like It"? In Elizabethan days, Fools were theonly people who could get away with telling the truth to the King or Queen. The Motley Fool tells the truth about investing, and hopes you'll laugh all the way to the bank. Full Story
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