Starting one of the most popular sites for the FIRE movement wasn’t in Grant Sabatier’s plan when he graduated from college in 2007. But after losing his job during the Great Recession, he was back home living with his parents and struggling to find a steady income. In this conversation, Grant shares how he turned things around, how he became an inspiration to others looking to improve their financial lives, and how he invests his own money.

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Holiday Song - “Swingin' Dreidel” by Kenny Ellis

2^nd-quarter revenue for Mercadolibre skyrockets. General Motors sells a surprising (in a good way!) number of trucks and SUVs in the 3^rd quarter. Match Group continues to dominate the market of digital dating. Jim Gillies analyzes those stories and shares why he likes to ask the question, “What do you hate about this company?” when evaluating a business.

Boeing shares rise on an upgrade. Mastercard becomes the latest big company to let employees work from home indefinitely. Keurig Dr. Pepper and Ruth’s Hospitality Group announce secondary offerings, sending shares down. Jim Gillies analyzes those stories and the potential for Chinese stocks being delisted in the U.S.

Berkshire-Hathaway’s annual meeting was a subdued affair. Andy Cross analyzes Warren Buffett’s demeanor, his complete sale of airline stocks, and why this loss may sting more than any other. Plus, we discuss the future of apparel retail as J. Crew files for bankruptcy.

Alphabet falls slightly on lower 3rd-quarter profits. Texas Roadhouse’s stock pops 20% on strong 3rd-quarter results. And GrubHub sinks more than 40% after a disastrous report comes with a warning from the CEO about “promiscuous” customers. Bill Barker analyzes those stories and shares why Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are overrated and Candy Corn is underrated. (To get 50% off our Stock Advisor service, go to www.StockIdeas.Fool.com.)

What happens when a company you own stock in is hit with a class action lawsuit? We dip into the Fool Mailbag with MFAM Funds portfolio manager Bill Barker to discuss that topic, as well as P/E multiples and the latest surprising health study about coffee.

Chris Hill shares a few holiday wishes and thoughts on holiday music, before turning the show over to the late, great Louis Armstrong.

4th-quarter profits for Toll Brothers soars 62%, but the stock doesn’t respond. Meanwhile RH Holdings (aka, Restoration Hardware) pops on a strong 3rd-quarter report. Emily Flippen analyzes those two companies, and discusses the (potentially) increased likelihood of a recession after the appearance of the inverted yield curve.

Holiday music: “Hanukkah on Japonica” by Panorama Jazz Band

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Intel CEO Brian Krzanich resigns after violating company policy. Despite Intel’s stock more than doubling in his 5 years as CEO, Jason Moser discusses whether the company can find a new CEO to do for Intel what Satya Nadella has done for Microsoft. Jason analyzes the Supreme Courts decision regarding online retailers and state taxes, as well as Kroger’s surprisingly strong 1^st-quarter results.  Plus, for the official start of summer Jason offers grilling tips!

Tesla shares fall after 1st-quarter results and Elon Musk’s questionable performance on the conference call with analysts.  Spotify’s 1st-ever quarterly report wasn’t as bad as some feared, while Fitbit drops on less-than-inspiring guidance.  David Kretzmann analyzes all of those stories as we gear up for Berkshire-Hathaway’s annual meeting this weekend.  Thanks to Blooom for supporting MarketFoolery. 

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