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Jack Caporal

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Jack Caporal is the Research Director for The Motley Fool and Motley Fool Money. His work focuses on uncovering and analyzing trends that shape personal financial decisions across the United States, to help people become smarter, happier, and richer.

Recent Articles by Jack Caporal

kids-and-investing

Jul 8, 2022 by Jack Caporal

Study: 42% of Parents Aren't Teaching Their Kids to Invest Long-Term

88% of parents teach their kids about investing -- but are they teaching them the right approach?

stock-performance-recessions

Jun 23, 2022 by Jack Caporal

Stock Performance in Every Recession Since 1980

Being an investor during a recession is scary -- but there's good news.

May 22, 2022 by Jack Caporal

LGBTQ+ Finances: A Survey of 2,005 Americans

LGBTQ+ finances are perennially understudied. We're trying to change that, so we asked 2,005 LGBTQ+ Americans about money, investing, stress, saving, and more.

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Apr 19, 2022 by Jack Caporal

ESG, SRI, Impact Investing: What Are They, How to Get Started, and How Funds Have Performed

What is ESG, SRI, and impact investing, and how have ESG funds performed?

family-streaming

Apr 5, 2022 by Jack Caporal

With Netflix Earnings Under Microscope, 55% of Americans Think There Are Too Many Streaming Options

We surveyed 1,500 Americans about their streaming habits and preferences to find out what the future might hold for streaming services.

Feb 28, 2022 by Jack Caporal

Average Net Worth of Americans by Age, Education, and Race

The average net worth in the U.S. is $122,000, but that's not the whole story.

diverse-investors-role-models

Jan 26, 2022 by Jack Caporal

Study: The Importance of Diverse Investing Role Models

We surveyed 2,000 Americans about financial role models -- here's what we found out.

inflation

Mar 14, 2022 by Jack Caporal

Are Alternative Investments the Best Inflation Hedge? Here's the Data

Alternatives are often suggested as an inflation hedge -- but do they beat out stocks?

best-states-to-retire

Dec 15, 2021 by Jack Caporal

The Best States to Retire, Based on What People Really Want

We asked people what they prioritize in a place to retire, then ranked all 50 states based on those priorities.

help-wanted-sign

Jan 4, 2022 by Jack Caporal

Thinking of Changing Careers? Here's Who's Hiring Now

Millions of Americans are looking for jobs. These industries are hiring.

Nov 16, 2021 by Jack Caporal

Tim Cook Owns Cryptocurrency -- So Do 68% of American Millionaires

68% of American millionaires own cryptocurrency, according to a Motley Fool survey. Read on for more details.

Nov 2, 2021 by Jack Caporal

How Many Americans Own Stock? About 145 Million -- But the Wealthiest 10% Own More Than 80%

Over half of Americans own stock, but it's not distributed equally.

career-change

Oct 28, 2021 by Jack Caporal

Here's Why 20% of Americans Have Changed Careers Since the Pandemic Began

"The Great Resignation" is happening, but why? We surveyed 2,000 Americans to find out.

jobs-automation

Oct 15, 2021 by Jack Caporal

Which Jobs Will Be Automated in the Next 10 Years?

19 of the 30 occupations likely to decline in the next decade face threats from automation.

inheritance

Oct 12, 2021 by Jack Caporal

Kevin O'Leary Is Concerned About Leaving Too Large an Inheritance -- So Are Two-Thirds of High-Net-Worth Individuals

Not all high-net-worth individuals plan on leaving money to their children.

alternative-investments

Aug 18, 2021 by Jack Caporal

81% of Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals Use Alternative Investments

Alternative investments are going mainstream.

Aug 5, 2021 by Jack Caporal

High-net-worth individuals gave $5.8 billion to COVID-19 philanthropy in 2020

High-net-worth individuals donated a great deal of money to COVID-related causes.

investment-crypto-fraud-scam

Aug 3, 2021 by Jack Caporal

Study: Crypto and Investment Scams Skyrocket in 2020 and 2021

Scams related to cryptocurrency and investing are more common, and making more money, than ever before.

young-investors-and-risk

Jun 11, 2021 by Jack Caporal

Study: How Gen Z and Millennial Investors Think About Risk

Gen Z and millennial investors have a reputation for risky investments, but is it warranted?

retirement-savings

Jul 14, 2022 by Jack Caporal

Average Retirement Savings in the U.S.: $65,000

How much does the average American have saved for retirement? We dug into the statistics to find out.

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