What Is the Motley Fool?

The Motley Fool, sponsor of the popular investment Web site, joins The Times today with this weekly newspaper feature based on its mixture of irreverence and practical information. A variety of topics will be covered in these workshop pages. And where did the name come from? Remember Shakespeare? In Elizabethan days, fools were the only people who could get away with speaking the truth to the king or queen. The Motley Fool seeks to tell the truth about investing and hopes you’ll laugh all the way to the bank. Tell us what you think about this new feature. Call 213-237-4557 or send e-mail to business@latimes.com or write to us at Wall Street, California, Los Angeles Times, Times Mirror Square, Los Angeles, CA 90053.