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  Best crypto in 2024: 8 top-performing cryptocurrencies year-to-date

  When investing in crypto, it helps to look at the top performers to get a sense of what’s going on in the market.

  3 min read Nov 11, 2024
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  7 best S&P 500 index funds in 2024

  Here are the best S&P 500 index funds, including mutual funds and ETFs.

  3 min read Nov 11, 2024
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  What is speculation and how does it affect your investments?

  This investment strategy could lead to big gains, but also comes with a great deal of risk.

  6 min read Nov 11, 2024
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  Low-cost index funds: A beginner’s guide

  Here’s what to look for in a low-cost index fund and some of the cheapest funds on the market.

  6 min read Nov 11, 2024
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  The 3 best stock market and Wall Street movies that every investor should watch

  These three stock market movies offer valuable lessons for investors.

  3 min read Nov 11, 2024
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  Stock market holidays in 2024: US markets are closed on these days

  When is the stock market closed? Here’s a list of days when the major exchanges observe holidays.

  1 min read Nov 11, 2024
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  What happens when a stock is delisted?

  Here’s what happens if a stock is delisted from an exchange.

  2 min read Nov 11, 2024
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  Trillion-dollar companies: 9 most valuable mega-cap stocks

  These are the largest publicly traded companies and members of the trillion-dollar club.

  3 min read Nov 08, 2024
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  Stock market basics: 10 tips for beginners

  While stocks may go up or down, this guide can help new investors avoid many of the market’s biggest pitfalls.

  13 min read Nov 08, 2024
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  A beginner’s guide to investment styles and which one works best for you

  Here’s how to decide which investment style is best for you.

  3 min read Nov 07, 2024
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  Trump’s win and cryptocurrency: What that could mean for Bitcoin and crypto markets

  Here are Trump’s proposed crypto policies — and what investors can expect moving forward.

  4 min read Nov 07, 2024
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  7 reasons to max out your Roth IRA in 2024

  Maxing out your Roth IRA — if you’re able to do so — can prove to be one of your smartest financial decisions.

  4 min read Nov 07, 2024
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  How the Fed impacts stocks, crypto and other investments

  The best way for most investors to approach this type of market is to stick to the long-term plan.

  6 min read Nov 07, 2024
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  How lower rates from the Fed impact bond investors

  Here’s how lower rates from the Fed impact bond investors and what to know.

  4 min read Nov 07, 2024
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  Trump’s election sends bond market falling: Is this a good time to sell long-term bonds?

  Many investors expect that the government will maintain high deficit spending.

  4 min read Nov 07, 2024
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  Are annuities a safe investment?

  Annuities are often called safe investments — but are they really?

  6 min read Nov 06, 2024
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  5  tips for researching and analyzing a cryptocurrency

  It’s important to conduct research before buying crypto. Here’s how.

  3 min read Nov 06, 2024
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  If you’d invested $1,000 in Ethereum 5 years ago, here’s how much you’d have now

  If you’d invested $1,000 in Ethereum 5 years ago, here’s how much you’d have now.

  2 min read Nov 07, 2024
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  How implied volatility works with options trading

  Implied volatility offers insight into market expectations, helping you gauge risk and opportunity.

  4 min read Nov 06, 2024
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  How to deduct stock losses from your taxes

  Here are the ground rules for what the IRS will allow you to do with capital losses when filing your taxes.

  7 min read Nov 06, 2024