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What Are Required Minimum Distributions?

At a certain age, you're required to take RMDs from tax-deferred retirement accounts—or yo...

By Marianne Hayes

Feb 24, 2025

How Do You Calculate Net Worth?

Your net worth is an important indicator of your financial health. Here's how to calculate...

By Evelyn Waugh

Nov 12, 2024

6 Best Ways to Invest Money in 2025

Want to invest your money, but not sure how to start? Here are the six different kinds of ...

By Evelyn Waugh

Nov 7, 2024

Can You Give Stock as a Gift?

There are several ways to give stock as a gift. That can include donating stock to charity...

By Marianne Hayes

Oct 31, 2024

What Is Divestment?

Think of divesting as trimming your investment portfolio and dialing back your exposure. W...

By Marianne Hayes

Oct 20, 2024

What Is Time-Weighted Return?

Time-weighted return looks beyond black-and-white gains and also accounts for money that m...

By Marianne Hayes

Oct 13, 2024

Roth IRA vs. Traditional IRA: What’s the Difference?

Both Roth IRAs and traditional IRAs offer big tax benefits, but each type of account has i...

By Gayle Sato

Sep 30, 2024

What Is an IRA?

IRAs offer a tax-friendly way to save for retirement. They can be especially appealing to ...

By Marianne Hayes

Sep 27, 2024

How Long Will My Retirement Savings Last?

How long your retirement savings will last depends on factors including your expenses in r...

By Brianna McGurran

Aug 24, 2024

How to Buy an Annuity

If you're curious about how to buy an annuity, begin with your investment goals and why yo...

By Marianne Hayes

Aug 20, 2024

Are IRAs FDIC-Insured?

You must hold your IRA at an FDIC-insured bank, in a deposit account like a CD or money ma...

By Gayle Sato

Aug 8, 2024

Are Annuities Safe?

Annuities are low-risk investments that may fit into your long-term financial plan, especi...

By Marianne Hayes

Aug 8, 2024

What Are Stocks and How Do They Work?

Before investing in stocks, it’s important to understand how they work and how to determin...

By Ben Luthi

Jul 4, 2024

IRA Contribution Rules for 2024

Understanding IRA contribution rules can help you maximize your retirement savings and enj...

By Marianne Hayes

Jun 26, 2024

How to Invest in Index Funds

Index funds are an efficient way to invest diversely. Here's how to start.

By Evelyn Waugh

May 29, 2024

Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trust: What’s the Difference?

Understanding the differences between a revocable and an irrevocable trust can be an impor...

By Marianne Hayes

May 29, 2024

What Are Fractional Shares?

Fractional shares are pieces of stocks or ETFs that you can buy based on the amount you wa...

By Brianna McGurran

May 24, 2024

What Is an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)?

You might be able to increase your annual income by participating in your company's ESPP. ...

By Louis DeNicola

May 15, 2024

What Is an Investment Time Horizon?

When evaluating an investment, it’s important to consider your time horizon, among other f...

By Ben Luthi

Mar 31, 2024

5 Investments to Keep out of Your Taxable Account

Short-term investments, taxable bonds, actively traded funds and dividend-heavy investment...

By Gayle Sato

Mar 6, 2024

ETF vs. Mutual Fund: What’s the Difference?

Learn about how ETFs and mutual funds compare, plus how to weigh the advantages and downsi...

By Evelyn Waugh

Mar 5, 2024

5 Best High-Risk Investments

If you have a high risk tolerance, you may be able to stomach certain investment options t...

By Ben Luthi

Feb 25, 2024

How to Choose an IRA Provider

Think about your investment goals, need for advice, possible costs and level of trust as y...

By Jim Akin

Feb 7, 2024

What Are Alternative Investments?

Alternative assets could help round out your investment portfolio and lead to strong retur...

By Marianne Hayes

Jan 23, 2024

The 7 Best Low-Risk Investments

If you have a low risk tolerance, you may be looking for opportunities to preserve your po...

By Ben Luthi

Jan 21, 2024

Pretax vs. After-Tax Investing: Which Is Better?

Some investment accounts offer tax breaks today, while others help reduce your tax liabili...

By Marianne Hayes

Jan 20, 2024

5 Types of Annuities to Know

Find out how fixed, variable, indexed, immediate and deferred annuities differ, and how to...

By Gayle Sato

Jan 18, 2024

What Is a Prospectus?

A prospectus gives investors important details about an investment they’re considering. He...

By Ben Luthi

Jan 16, 2024

What Is Interest Rate Risk?

Interest rate risk can impact you as an investor and a borrower. Here’s what you need to k...

By Ben Luthi

Jan 15, 2024

Should You Sell Investments to Pay for College?

If you’re thinking about selling investments to pay for college, it’s important to conside...

By Ben Luthi

Dec 21, 2023

What’s a Good Investment Strategy for 2024?

As you prepare for the coming year, here’s what to consider when it comes to adjusting you...

By Ben Luthi

Dec 12, 2023

Real Estate vs. Stocks: Which Is a Better Investment?

You can grow your wealth by investing in real estate or stocks. But which is a better inve...

By Tim Maxwell

Dec 9, 2023

Growth vs. Value Investing: Which Is Better?

Growth and value investing are two approaches to investing. Understanding the risks and re...

By LaToya Irby

Dec 7, 2023

When to Invest in Treasury Bills vs. Bonds

Treasury bonds and Treasury bills work a little differently, but both are debt securities ...

By Marianne Hayes

Dec 4, 2023

How Mutual Fund Fees Work

There are many types of mutual fund fees. They tend to be higher if there's a fund manager...

By Marianne Hayes

Nov 30, 2023

How to Pick a Mutual Fund

Mutual funds are a way to buy diverse types of stocks, bonds and other assets. Here's how ...

By Evelyn Waugh

Nov 29, 2023

How to Open an IRA in 4 Easy Steps

IRAs are widely available and easy to open. Choose the tax benefits, eligibility requireme...

By Gayle Sato

Nov 27, 2023

What Is Cost Basis and How Does It Work?

Your cost basis on an investment is important for determining your tax bill. Here’s what y...

By Ben Luthi

Nov 26, 2023

5 Ways to Invest $500

The best way to invest $500 depends on your financial situation. Your risk tolerance and s...

By Marianne Hayes

Nov 22, 2023

What Is an Expense Ratio and How Does It Work?

When you invest in a mutual fund or exchange-traded fund, one of the costs that impacts yo...

By Ben Luthi

Nov 20, 2023

What Is the Roth IRA 5-Year Rule?

A five-year waiting period applies to withdrawing Roth IRA earnings. Unless you qualify fo...

By LaToya Irby

Nov 16, 2023

What Is a 401(k) Brokerage Account?

A 401(k) brokerage account works like a regular brokerage account, except that it operates...

By Marianne Hayes

Nov 15, 2023

What Is an Equity Fund?

Looking for a path toward building wealth? Consider an equity fund.

By Geoff Williams

Nov 15, 2023

What Is a Stock Exchange?

If you’ve invested in stocks or exchange-traded funds, you’ve done so via stock exchange. ...

By Ben Luthi

Nov 14, 2023

What Is Micro-Investing?

Micro-investing could help you get more out of change you won't miss. But it may not be en...

By Evelyn Waugh

Nov 14, 2023

What Is a SEP IRA?

Business owners and sole proprietors can make tax-deductible contributions toward their ow...

By Gayle Sato

Nov 9, 2023

What Are Municipal Bonds?

Municipal bonds are debt securities used to finance public works projects, and they offer ...

By Evelyn Waugh

Oct 30, 2023

3 Types of Stock Orders

Understanding how the different types of investment orders work can help accomplish your t...

By Ben Luthi

Oct 24, 2023

How to Invest on a Low Income

Everyone can stand to benefit from investing, regardless of income level. You don't need a...

By Marianne Hayes

Oct 22, 2023

What Are the Different Types of Stocks?

Understanding the different types of stocks can help you construct a more diversified port...

By Ben Luthi

Oct 19, 2023

Pros and Cons of Mutual Funds

Mutual funds have potential benefits and drawbacks. Whether it's right for you will depend...

By Marianne Hayes

Oct 18, 2023

Can I Roll Leftover 529 Funds Into a Roth IRA?

New rules for 2024 allow 529 account holders to roll unused funds into a Roth IRA for the ...

By Gayle Sato

Oct 12, 2023

What Is Preferred Stock?

Preferred stock is a unique type of asset, kind of like a hybrid investment that blends ch...

By Marianne Hayes

Oct 11, 2023

How to Invest in Peer-to-Peer Lending

Peer-to-peer lending allows individual investors to lend money to borrowers who are seekin...

By Marianne Hayes

Oct 10, 2023

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Investing

What Are Required Minimum Distributions?

How Do You Calculate Net Worth?

6 Best Ways to Invest Money in 2025

Can You Give Stock as a Gift?

What Is Divestment?

What Is Time-Weighted Return?

Roth IRA vs. Traditional IRA: What’s the Difference?

What Is an IRA?

How Long Will My Retirement Savings Last?

How to Buy an Annuity

Are IRAs FDIC-Insured?

Are Annuities Safe?

What Are Stocks and How Do They Work?

IRA Contribution Rules for 2024

How to Invest in Index Funds

Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trust: What’s the Difference?

What Are Fractional Shares?

What Is an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)?

What Is an Investment Time Horizon?

5 Investments to Keep out of Your Taxable Account

ETF vs. Mutual Fund: What’s the Difference?

5 Best High-Risk Investments

How to Choose an IRA Provider

What Are Alternative Investments?

The 7 Best Low-Risk Investments

Pretax vs. After-Tax Investing: Which Is Better?

5 Types of Annuities to Know

What Is a Prospectus?

What Is Interest Rate Risk?

Should You Sell Investments to Pay for College?

What’s a Good Investment Strategy for 2024?

Real Estate vs. Stocks: Which Is a Better Investment?

Growth vs. Value Investing: Which Is Better?

When to Invest in Treasury Bills vs. Bonds

How Mutual Fund Fees Work

How to Pick a Mutual Fund

How to Open an IRA in 4 Easy Steps

What Is Cost Basis and How Does It Work?

5 Ways to Invest $500

What Is an Expense Ratio and How Does It Work?

What Is the Roth IRA 5-Year Rule?

What Is a 401(k) Brokerage Account?

What Is an Equity Fund?

What Is a Stock Exchange?

What Is Micro-Investing?

What Is a SEP IRA?

What Are Municipal Bonds?

3 Types of Stock Orders

How to Invest on a Low Income

What Are the Different Types of Stocks?

Pros and Cons of Mutual Funds

Can I Roll Leftover 529 Funds Into a Roth IRA?

What Is Preferred Stock?

How to Invest in Peer-to-Peer Lending