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How Does Direct Indexing Work?

Direct indexing offers the benefits of index funds but also more flexibility and the perks...

By Ben Luthi

Mar 30, 2022

What Is Market Volatility?

Market volatility is to be expected and is influenced by many different factors, but there...

By Marianne Hayes

Mar 29, 2022

How to Invest In an IPO

IPOs allow you to buy stock in companies transitioning out of private ownership and "going...

By Marianne Hayes

Mar 27, 2022

What Is Margin Investing and Is It Risky?

Investing on margin can be risky because you're investing with someone else's money. Here'...

By Louis DeNicola

Mar 18, 2022

How to Choose Between Dollar Cost Averaging and Lump-Sum Investing

Dollar cost averaging and lump-sum investing can both help you invest a sum of money strat...

By Evelyn Waugh

Mar 14, 2022

What Is Bond Laddering?

Bond laddering is a bond investment strategy where you purchase bonds with different matur...

By Emily Cahill

Mar 14, 2022

Commercial vs. Residential Real Estate: Which Should You Choose?

Both commercial and residential real estate can provide you with solid returns, but there ...

By Ben Luthi

Mar 9, 2022

What Is Dividend Investing?

Some companies pay dividends to share a portion of their profits. Dividend investing can p...

By Marianne Hayes

Mar 8, 2022

What Is a Maturity Date?

A maturity date is the date when a loan is scheduled to be paid off and the investor gets ...

By Taylor Medine

Mar 4, 2022

What Are Index Funds?

Index funds are investment funds that follow a benchmark index and can be a simple, low-co...

By Aja McClanahan

Mar 4, 2022

Low-Risk vs High-Risk Investments

Riskier investments can lead to big gains, but you could also lose money. Meanwhile, low-r...

By Marianne Hayes

Mar 2, 2022

5 Ways Women Can Overcome Investing Disadvantages

Here's how successful women investors contend with investing barriers like the wage gap, h...

By Evelyn Waugh

Feb 26, 2022

How to Invest in a Hedge Fund

Hedge funds are designed for high-net-worth investors who have a healthy appetite for risk...

By Marianne Hayes

Feb 25, 2022

What Does It Mean to Short Stocks?

Shorting a stock can be a good way to make money off of stocks that decrease in value, but...

By Ben Luthi

Feb 25, 2022

How to Calculate How Much You Can Afford to Invest

How much you can afford to invest comes down to your disposable income. Before you start i...

By Marianne Hayes

Feb 23, 2022

What Are Debt Securities and Are They Good Investments?

A debt security is a type of debt that can be traded like a security. Bonds are a common t...

By Ben Luthi

Feb 23, 2022

How to Give Cryptocurrency as a Gift

You can send cryptocurrency as a gift using several finance apps, by transferring it to th...

By Louis DeNicola

Feb 23, 2022

23 Cryptocurrency Slang Terms to Know Before You Invest

The crypto space can sometimes feel like a different world, complete with its own language...

By Louis DeNicola

Feb 23, 2022

What Is a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)?

A real estate investment trust makes it possible to invest in real estate and enjoy income...

By Ben Luthi

Feb 23, 2022

Should I Invest if I Have Credit Card Debt?

While you can invest while you pay down credit card debt, often it makes sense to pay off ...

By Louis DeNicola

Feb 20, 2022

Can I Have a 401(k) and a Roth IRA at the Same Time?

Use a 401(k) and a Roth IRA account to reach your retirement savings goals. Find out how t...

By Aja McClanahan

Feb 20, 2022

How to Start Investing in Cryptocurrency: Beginner’s Guide

Learn how cryptocurrencies work and the risks involved before investing.

By Louis DeNicola

Feb 18, 2022

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Invest in REITs

Real estate investment trusts give you the chance to invest in real estate without the big...

By Ben Luthi

Feb 17, 2022

Pros and Cons of Options Trading

Depending on your investment strategy, investing in options can have a place. However, it’...

By Ben Luthi

Feb 13, 2022

How to Invest the Money in Your HSA

Not only can you use a health savings account to save up for medical expenses, but you can...

By Emily Cahill

Feb 8, 2022

How to Invest for Short-Term and Long-Term Goals

Typically, short-term investments involve less risk than long-term investments, which give...

By Brianna McGurran

Feb 2, 2022

5 High-Return Investments to Increase Your Wealth

There’s a link between risk level and reward. Higher-risk investments usually have the pot...

By Marianne Hayes

Jan 29, 2022

How to Make Up Lost Time if You Got a Late Start Investing

Getting a late start investing? Don't try to make up for lost time by putting all your mon...

By Evelyn Waugh

Jan 20, 2022

Stocks vs Bonds: What You Need to Know

Both stocks and bonds have their place in a balanced investment portfolio. Each can help s...

By Marianne Hayes

Jan 19, 2022

Which Type of Investment Has the Highest Risk?

High-risk investments can lead to big rewards, but nothing is ever guaranteed—and losses a...

By Marianne Hayes

Jan 18, 2022

What Is a Spousal IRA?

Traditional IRAs require the account holder to earn an income. Spousal IRAs allow non-work...

By Emily Starbuck Gerson

Jan 17, 2022

Diversification in Investing: What It Is and How to Do It

Market risk is part of investing, but having a diversified portfolio can help mitigate ris...

By Marianne Hayes

Jan 16, 2022

Which Type of Investment Has the Lowest Risk?

Low-risk investments are different from stocks. They generally produce much smaller return...

By Marianne Hayes

Jan 15, 2022

How to Open a Brokerage Account for Your Child

A custodial brokerage account can be a great way to teach your child about investing. It's...

By Marianne Hayes

Jan 14, 2022

What Are Hedge Funds?

Hedge funds are investment vehicles that typically pool money from high-net-worth investor...

By Marianne Hayes

Jan 12, 2022

Crypto vs. Stocks: Which Investment Has Less Risk?

Crypto may be one of the most volatile assets you can invest in, but can you make more tha...

By Evelyn Waugh

Dec 19, 2021

What to Know Before You Invest in Bonds

Bonds can provide a great way to reduce your portfolio’s exposure to risk and provide some...

By Ben Luthi

Nov 21, 2021

How to Exercise Your Stock Options

Stock options are offered to employees as a benefit, but owning options isn’t the same as ...

By Ben Luthi

Nov 2, 2021

What Is a Roth IRA, and Is It Right for Me?

If you're self-employed or your employer doesn't offer a retirement plan, an IRA is the wa...

By Brianna McGurran

Aug 18, 2021

Should I Buy Life Insurance or Stocks?

Life insurance and stocks can play different but equally important roles in your long-term...

By Marianne Hayes

Aug 13, 2021

How to Start Investing With Just $100

It might seem like you need a lot of money to get started investing, but the truth is that...

By Ben Luthi

Aug 6, 2021

Bitcoin vs. Ethereum: What’s the Difference?

Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency ever invented, while Ether is a digital currency buil...

By Stefan Lembo Stolba

Jul 29, 2021

What Is Ethereum and How Does It Work?

Ethereum uses blockchain technology to create a decentralized platform that others can use...

By Louis DeNicola

Jun 26, 2021

How Do Stock Dividends Work?

Stock dividends can provide a regular income to retirees and other investors, but there ar...

By Ben Luthi

Apr 26, 2021

What Are Meme Stocks?

Meme stocks recently became popular among retail investors, but their volatility may make ...

By Ben Luthi

Apr 13, 2021

What Is ESG Investing?

An extension of socially responsible investing, ESG investing allows you to build a portfo...

By Marianne Hayes

Apr 12, 2021

How to Start Investing in Real Estate

Real estate investing can be an excellent way to grow your wealth. Here are some steps you...

By Ben Luthi

Mar 30, 2021

What to Consider Before Investing in Stocks

Investing in stocks is risky business, but it can be a good way to build wealth. Here’s wh...

By Ben Luthi

Mar 3, 2021

What Is the Difference Between a Pension and a 401(k)?

The differences between a pension and a 401(k) include the types of benefits you receive a...

By John Egan

Feb 27, 2021

What Are Penny Stocks and Are They Safe?

Penny stocks can be appealing because they're cheap, but there are plenty of downsides to ...

By Ben Luthi

Jan 25, 2021

Is My Money Safe During a Recession?

Keeping your money safe during a recession depends on factors like your employment situati...

By John Egan

Nov 15, 2020

What Happens to Your 401(k) When Your Employer Goes Out of Business?

If your employer goes out of business, you should be able to keep most if not all of your ...

By John Egan

Nov 10, 2020

What Is a Robo-Advisor?

A robo-advisor is an automated online investing option that might cost less than tradition...

By John Egan

Oct 22, 2020

What Are the Best Short-Term Investing Options?

When you want a better return than a standard savings account but know you might need your...

By John Egan

Oct 14, 2020

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Investing

How Does Direct Indexing Work?

What Is Market Volatility?

How to Invest In an IPO

What Is Margin Investing and Is It Risky?

How to Choose Between Dollar Cost Averaging and Lump-Sum Investing

What Is Bond Laddering?

Commercial vs. Residential Real Estate: Which Should You Choose?

What Is Dividend Investing?

What Is a Maturity Date?

What Are Index Funds?

Low-Risk vs High-Risk Investments

5 Ways Women Can Overcome Investing Disadvantages

How to Invest in a Hedge Fund

What Does It Mean to Short Stocks?

How to Calculate How Much You Can Afford to Invest

What Are Debt Securities and Are They Good Investments?

How to Give Cryptocurrency as a Gift

23 Cryptocurrency Slang Terms to Know Before You Invest

What Is a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)?

Should I Invest if I Have Credit Card Debt?

Can I Have a 401(k) and a Roth IRA at the Same Time?

How to Start Investing in Cryptocurrency: Beginner’s Guide

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Invest in REITs

Pros and Cons of Options Trading

How to Invest the Money in Your HSA

How to Invest for Short-Term and Long-Term Goals

5 High-Return Investments to Increase Your Wealth

How to Make Up Lost Time if You Got a Late Start Investing

Stocks vs Bonds: What You Need to Know

Which Type of Investment Has the Highest Risk?

What Is a Spousal IRA?

Diversification in Investing: What It Is and How to Do It

Which Type of Investment Has the Lowest Risk?

How to Open a Brokerage Account for Your Child

What Are Hedge Funds?

Crypto vs. Stocks: Which Investment Has Less Risk?

What to Know Before You Invest in Bonds

How to Exercise Your Stock Options

What Is a Roth IRA, and Is It Right for Me?

Should I Buy Life Insurance or Stocks?

How to Start Investing With Just $100

Bitcoin vs. Ethereum: What’s the Difference?

What Is Ethereum and How Does It Work?

How Do Stock Dividends Work?

What Are Meme Stocks?

What Is ESG Investing?

How to Start Investing in Real Estate

What to Consider Before Investing in Stocks

What Is the Difference Between a Pension and a 401(k)?

What Are Penny Stocks and Are They Safe?

Is My Money Safe During a Recession?

What Happens to Your 401(k) When Your Employer Goes Out of Business?

What Is a Robo-Advisor?

What Are the Best Short-Term Investing Options?