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  Margin call: What it is and how to avoid one

  If a margin account with your broker runs short of funds, you could face a margin call. Here’s what that means.

  5 min read Apr 03, 2025
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  CD rates got you down? 5 ways to get better returns

  Not interested in investing in CDs? Try one of these potentially lucrative alternatives.

  6 min read Apr 03, 2025
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  Short selling: How to short sell stocks

  Short selling is straightforward in theory, but it presents different costs and risks from going long.

  10 min read Apr 03, 2025
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  Put options: What they are, how they work and how to buy and sell them

  How does a put option work and why would someone buy (or sell) one?

  7 min read Apr 03, 2025
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  The stock market is whipsawing. There’s a word for that: market volatility.

  Here’s what volatility is, how it’s measured and how it can affect investors.

  4 min read Apr 03, 2025
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  Going to cash? 5 things to consider before taking money out of the stock market

  Going to cash requires careful consideration of investment goals, risk tolerance and tax implications.

  5 min read Apr 03, 2025
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  Biggest stock market crashes in US history

  What history has taught us about stock market crashes.

  7 min read Apr 03, 2025
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  Apple shares tumble on Trump’s tariff announcement

  Here’s why Apple shares are down 9 percent.

  2 min read Apr 03, 2025
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  Cboe Volatility Index (VIX): What it is and how it’s measured

  Heard of the VIX, but not quite sure what it means? We’ll give you the basics on this popular volatility index.

  3 min read Apr 03, 2025
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  Survey: Pros agree that crypto is too high risk for most investors

  Should investors consider adding digital assets to their portfolio?

  3 min read Apr 03, 2025
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  Survey: Market pros see stocks recovering from tariff shock, favor international stocks over next year

  Here’s how much experts expect stocks to rise over the next 12 months.

  5 min read Apr 03, 2025
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  Survey: Experts see the 10-year Treasury hovering around 4% a year from now despite recession fears

  The rate is expected to fall to 4.08 percent, from 4.25 percent at the end of March.

  4 min read Apr 03, 2025
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  Amazon’s bid for TikTok: What investors need to know

  Is Amazon’s sudden interest in TikTok a long-term strategic move?

  3 min read Apr 02, 2025
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  Tesla slammed by lower Q1 sales — will the pain continue?

  Consumers have been revolting, and Tesla has faced backlash around the world.

  2 min read Apr 02, 2025
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  7 tips to build wealth in your 30s

  Your 30s can bring some big life events. Here’s how to save and invest in order to tackle your goals.

  8 min read Apr 02, 2025
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  How does Trump affect the stock market? We asked the experts

  Bankrate discussed with economic experts about how the president influences the stock market.

  8 min read Apr 02, 2025
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  5 of the biggest crypto blowups, frauds and rug pulls

  Here are five of the largest crypto scandals and why crypto is linked to scams.

  4 min read Apr 01, 2025
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  What is fiat money?

  The U.S. dollar is both fiat money and legal tender.

  6 min read Apr 01, 2025
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  Best brokers for international trading

  Here are the best brokers for international trading.

  3 min read Apr 01, 2025
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  Best brokers for buying fractional shares

  The ability to buy fractional shares is huge, especially for investors just starting out.

  6 min read Apr 01, 2025