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Sean Williams

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A Fool since 2010, and a graduate from UC San Diego with a B.A. in Economics, Sean specializes in the healthcare sector and investment planning. You'll often find him writing about Obamacare, marijuana, drug and device development, Social Security, taxes, retirement issues and general macroeconomic topics of interest.

Recent Articles by Sean Williams

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Jan 6, 2025 by Sean Williams

3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now for the New Year

A modest amount of money can go a long way when it's invested in industry-leading businesses.

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Jan 6, 2025 by Sean Williams

3 Premier Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks That Can Plunge by Up to 86% in 2025, According to Select Wall Street Analysts

Not all early stage risers are necessarily going to be long-term winners.

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Jan 5, 2025 by Sean Williams

5 Stocks Warren Buffett Is Betting Big On for 2025

These five companies -- one of which is near and dear to the Oracle of Omaha's heart -- stand out for all the right reasons.

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Jan 5, 2025 by Sean Williams

2 Unstoppable Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in 2025 and 1 to Avoid

Some of Wall Street's most-popular AI stocks may take diverging paths in the new year.

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Jan 2, 2025 by Sean Williams

GPUs Are So 2024 -- This Is 2025's Hottest Trend for the $15.7 Trillion Artificial Intelligence (AI) Revolution

Hardware won't be the apple of AI investors' eyes in the new year.

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Jan 4, 2025 by Sean Williams

Social Security Has an Immigration Problem -- and It Can't Be Ignored Any Longer

There's more to Social Security's immigration issue than meets the eye.

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Jan 3, 2025 by Sean Williams

U.S. Money Supply Recently Did Something Last Witnessed During the Great Depression -- and It Historically Foreshadows a Big Move in Stocks

A first-in-90-year shift in money supply appears to spell trouble for Wall Street.

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Jan 2, 2025 by Sean Williams

President-Elect Donald Trump's Tax Cut Proposals Come With Unforeseen Consequences for Social Security

What's popular isn't always what's practical for Social Security.

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Jan 1, 2025 by Sean Williams

3 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Are Screaming Buys in 2025

Three high-octane income stocks -- sporting an average yield of 7.93% -- can fatten investors' pocketbooks in the new year.

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Jan 2, 2025 by Sean Williams

10 Magnificent Stocks That Can Make You Richer in 2025

A new year brings with it new opportunities to grow your wealth on Wall Street.

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Jan 1, 2025 by Sean Williams

2 Stock-Split Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in 2025 and 1 to Avoid

Two phenomenal businesses -- including a legal monopoly -- stand out as no-brainer buys in the new year, while another stock-split stock is rife with red flags.

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Jan 1, 2025 by Sean Williams

7 Magnificent Stocks That Can Double Your Money in 2025

Triple-digit returns may be just a click of the buy button away.

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Dec 31, 2024 by Sean Williams

10 Stock Market Predictions for 2025

Here's what to expect from the stock market, along with some of Wall Street's hottest trends and most influential businesses, in the new year.

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Dec 31, 2024 by Sean Williams

6 Social Security Changes That Take Effect Today

A half-dozen changes, concerning everything from Social Security checks to the payroll tax select workers will owe, are now in effect.

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Dec 30, 2024 by Sean Williams

5 Cryptocurrency Predictions for 2025

The world's most-volatile asset class may be in for another wild ride.

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Dec 30, 2024 by Sean Williams

3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Billionaires Can't Stop Buying Ahead of 2025

Wall Street's top billionaires money managers have picked out their favorite AI stocks for the new year -- and Nvidia didn't make the cut.

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Dec 28, 2024 by Sean Williams

Want $300 in Super-Safe Dividend Income in 2025? Invest $3,730 Into the Following 3 Ultra-High-Yield Stocks.

Three supercharged dividend stocks -- sporting an average yield of 8.05% -- have the necessary competitive advantages to make income seekers richer in 2025 (and beyond).

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Dec 27, 2024 by Sean Williams

5 Unbeatable Stocks I'm Eager to Buy in 2025

These value, growth, and income stocks are incredibly cheap in a historically pricey stock market.

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Dec 27, 2024 by Sean Williams

Warren Buffett Offers 166 Billion Reasons for Investors to Be Fearful in the New Year

One of Wall Street's most ardent optimists has been a net seller of stocks for eight consecutive quarters.

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Dec 27, 2024 by Sean Williams

Here's the Average Social Security Check for All 68 Million Beneficiaries in 2025

A fourth consecutive year of an above-average cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is set to lift Social Security benefits in the new year.

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