Motley Fool Answers

We investigate some of the most infamous stock market superstitions with Morgan Housel and taste test the best goodies pumpkin spice season has to offer. It’s a very Halloween episode of Motley Fool Answers and [spoiler] it’s going to get weird.

Should you pay down your mortgage or invest the money? Are annuities good or bad? Collect Social Security ASAP or wait? We debate the merits of both sides of common money conundrums. Also, we head to the mailbag for your questions on managing your 401k yourself, owning your company’s stock, if it’s ever too late to open a Roth, and more.

We found the diary of a financial advisor and brought him on the show to talk about the surprising things he’s learned throughout his career. Also, is being frugal in your DNA and can a family of four really live off of $14K a year?

Mailbag time! James Early is back to answer your burning questions about swanky-sounding preferred stocks, the pains of loving MLPs and how to convert your portfolio to a dividend producing machine.

Financial pundits and talking heads often say dumb stuff on CNBC or in the Wall Street Journal. Morgan Housel, behavioral finance expert at The Motley Fool, joins us to call out some of the worst offenses. We’ll also tell you about a couple financial experts you SHOULD listen to and Robert defends arguably the worst financial advice ever for 20 year olds.

Fool Funds Chief Investment Officer Bill Mann challenges some of the common misconceptions held by Americans about investing overseas. He also shares the lessons he learned as a Siberian underwear purveyor.

We offer a few rules of thumb for getting kids excited about investing and explore the options for setting up their brokerage accounts.

We read a choose your own adventure tale on how to save for college, introduce Robert to the world of LARPing, and answer your questions about the Backdoor Roth.

You might as well embrace the bear, because it’s a part of investing you can’t escape. Morgan Housel, behavioral finance expert at The Motley Fool, is back to explain the history of bear markets and your best course of action when the stock market tanks. Also, what to do when your 401k options stink and Robert explains why not all annuities are created equally.

Biases prevent all of us—yes, even you—from managing money intelligently. Morgan Housel, behavioral finance expert at The Motley Fool, joins us to talk five common biases and how you can reduce the damage they inflict on your finances. Also, Robert answers your questions about how to break up with your underperforming mutual fund.

Beginner advice for investing in real estate, vacation home considerations, buying versus renting, and much more. Experts from around The Motley Fool answer your questions about all things real estate related.

We highlight a multitude of celebrity money sins so that us little people can learn from their mistakes. Death, taxes, and all that other fun stuff.

Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner reveals his strategies for picking market-pummeling stocks (not an exaggeration) and three companies he likes and owns. Plus, it’s time for a mid-year financial review and more.

David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool, on his investing philosophy, how he got started, and the etymology of the word “investor.” Plus Dayana’s update on her Comcast bill and why a Harvard economics professor says investing is really, really hard, even for him.

The bottom line on your emergency fund, an investment that puts your eggs in many baskets, how to find out if someone dearly departed has left you any money, and more of your pressing money questions answered.

Better health equals higher wealth. It’s a scientific fact! We discuss three simple changes you can make every day to be healthier and wealthier. Also, Fools share their favorite travel websites and Robert endorses a creative hack for building better habits.

Dividends analyst James Early is back to explain four dividend investing strategies and gives his best advice if you’re just starting out. Also, Robert reports back on his online grocery price comparison—did Amazon beat out Costco, Target, and Giant? Listen and find out.

Companies that pay dividends tend to outperform the rest, making them a great addition to your portfolio. Foolish dividends analyst, James Early, discusses the basics of dividends and reveals four of his favorite dividend payers right now. We also discuss the best day to shop at Whole Foods and Robert reveals some very naughty financial advisors.

We’ll show you how to use the aggregation of marginal gains to create serious money for retirement. Also, our summer reading list and the cost of a Sex Pistols credit card (high fees is punk, right?).

Advice from the guy who signs our paychecks on how to successfully negotiate a raise. Also, the morality of defaulting on student loans and a free financial life planning website we like.