Financial Literacy
Fool's School
Educate, and educate early. That's our stunningly simple solution to prevent the "next" global credit crisis, as we kick off the 12th year of Foolanthropy, our annual philanthropic campaign. Many Americans find themselves under a mountain of debt, with too much house, too little savings and too superficial an understanding about money. Full Story
Name That Company
I trace my roots back to a British soapmaker in the 1890s. Today I'm a global food and hygiene leader. I'm the world's largest ice cream maker, with U.S. brands that include Ben & Jerry's and Breyers. Full Story
Why Is Everybody Picking on Disney?
The Motley Fool Take
Sure, Disney (NYSE: DIS) shares have fallen by 35 percent since May. And its recent quarterly earnings report was mixed, with earnings up just a little, after adjustments. But lamentations in the media have been overblown. Disney's parks and resorts division posted a 7 percent increase in revenue. Full Story
Smart Wife
My Dumbest Investment
I purchased shares of a penny stock and then sold them on my wife's request. Lesson learned: Let your wife make her own investment decisions. I bought shares at 58 cents and 72 cents each. The current price? $1.44. I'll probably get back into this company, even though the price is higher. Full Story
Last week's trivia answer
I'm a large media and education company, founded in 1877. Along with the flagship newspaper that bears my name, my properties include Newsweek magazine, Slate.com, BudgetTravel.com, Sprig.com, CourseAdvisor, television stations in Detroit, Houston, Miami, Orlando, San Antonio and Jacksonville, and the Cable ONE cable television system. Full Story
Splitting Bases
Ask the Fool
Q If my stock splits 2-for-1, how do I figure my cost basis? — J.C., Lake City, Fla. A It's probably easier than you think. Your basis splits 2-for-1, along with the stock. Imagine that you bought 100 shares of Buzzy's Broccoli Beer (ticker: BRRRP) for $50 each, paying a $12 commission. Your cost basis is $5,012 or $50.12 per share. 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 y ou'll laugh all the way to the bank. Full Story
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