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SPA DAYS for the guys

Local salons join the trend of pampering men


Everyone deserves a day of relaxation, whether it is a deep tissue massage, mani and pedi, or the confidence of a fresh haircut and Botox. Salons and spa services are pampering not just the women but now focusing on the men. According to a 2019 International Spa Association Foundation survey of 1,000 American spa goers, about 49% are now men. […]

Take control of your 401(k) retirement accounts



If you are like millions of other Americans enrolled in an employer sponsored 401(k) retirement plan, you likely received a summary annual performance report in the mail. Are you happy with the results? Did you know that if you are age 59½ and still working you may be eligible to take control of your retirement account and roll the assets […]

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville opens in Naples

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville, an all-suite, boutique-style hotel by TPI Hospitality, is now open in Naples. Blending Margaritaville’s signature elements with the convenience and comfort of a more intimate hotel setting, Compass Hotel Naples is a laid-back paradise that brings the vibe of an island getaway to Florida’s Gulf Coast. Located at 4805 Tamiami Trail N. in the heart of […]

ON THE MOVE

The Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) announced the appointment of Jay Tusa as the new tourism director. With over 25 years of experience in the travel industry, Tusa brings a wealth of expertise to his new role. Tusa will lead destination management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement initiatives to further enhance the region’s tourism offerings. Tusa […]

It’s time to apply for Press Club Journalism Scholarship

Full-time college students, Collier and Lee County grads 2024+, may apply for a Press Club of Southwest Florida Journalism Scholarship. Students must be majoring in the overall field of Journalism/Media Studies and have a 3.0 GPA or higher. The Press Club of Southwest Florida is an association of active and retired journalists and other media professionals that encourages excellence in […]

Fool’s School

$1 Million May Not Be Enough

Many people are saving and investing for their retirements (as most of us should do), aiming to amass $1 million. But for lots of folks, that might not be enough. That’s especially true for younger people, because by the time they retire, inflation will likely have shrunk the purchasing power of that million. If inflation averages 3% annually, it can […]

My Smartest Investment

A Keeper

My smartest investment move happened in the late 1990s. I inherited some money and bought a few stocks in increments of about $2,500 per stock. The best was Amazon.com. I bought 50 shares for a total cost of $2,632.53. I just held on, believing that the company would continue to do well. In 2022, the shares were split 20-for-1. I […]

Ask the Fool

Layoffs and Stock Prices

Q: Late last month, a video game company announced that it would lay off about 5% of its staff — some 670 people. I would have expected the stock to plunge on that news, but it didn’t move all that much. Why? — S.R., Tucson, Arizona A: Layoffs are definitely bad news for employees, but they’re not necessarily bad for […]

Name That Company

I trace my roots back to 1990, when two men launched me with five stores in the Chicago area. I went public in 2007, and my stock has surged more than 1,700% since then. Today, based in Bolingbrook, Illinois, I’m America’s largest beauty retailer; I offer cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. My market value […]

The Motley Fool Take

Learn Your Alphabet

Google parent company Alphabet (Nasdaq: GOOG) (Nasdaq: GOOGL) has grown to have a recent market value near $1.7 trillion — and it still has room to grow more. For starters, it dominates multiple markets: Google is the top search engine by far, YouTube is the top video-sharing platform, Chrome is the most widely used browser and Android has the biggest […]


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