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  Strategy’s Bitcoin scheme: 3 huge risks for investors

  Here are three of the biggest risks of buying this Bitcoin proxy.

  4 min read Feb 26, 2025
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  7 upcoming IPOs to watch in 2025

  Here are some of the most anticipated IPOs this year.

  3 min read Feb 26, 2025
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  Betterment acquires robo-advisor business from Ellevest

  If all goes according to plan, the transition is expected to wrap up by April 17.

  2 min read Feb 26, 2025
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  How to avoid paying capital gains taxes on investments

  Here’s how you can (legally) avoid paying taxes on your capital gains and what to watch out for.

  4 min read Feb 26, 2025
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  12 most popular types of cryptocurrency

  Here are the largest cryptocurrencies by the total dollar value of the coins in existence.

  3 min read Feb 25, 2025
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  Pros and cons of hiring a financial advisor

  Here are the pros and cons of hiring a financial advisor, according to experts.

  7 min read Feb 25, 2025
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  6 best investing apps for beginners

  Ready to start investing? These are the best investing apps for beginners.

  2 min read Feb 25, 2025
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  How to know when to sell a stock for a profit — or a loss

  Not sure when to sell a stock? We’ll take you through the key things to consider.

  5 min read Feb 25, 2025
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  Warren Buffett’s investment advice: Top 10 tips for investing success

  Buffett’s wisdom seems so commonsense and practical, and yet it can lead to great wealth.

  5 min read Feb 25, 2025
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  What is the long-term capital gains tax?

  Certain windfalls are considered capital gains. Here’s how to determine what you’ll owe.

  9 min read Feb 25, 2025
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  What is the net investment income tax and who has to pay it?

  Here’s how this tax works and some strategies to minimize the potential hit.

  4 min read Feb 25, 2025
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  Tax-efficient investing: 7 ways to minimize taxes and keep more of your profits

  You have ways to legally reduce, defer or even eliminate taxes on your investment gains

  7 min read Feb 25, 2025
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  ETF vs. mutual fund: Which is the better investment?

  ETFs hold an edge because they tend to use passive investing and have some tax advantages.

  10 min read Feb 24, 2025
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  Are 529 plan contributions tax deductible? Plus other FAQs

  Learn when to include 529 plans on your taxes and what deductions you may claim.

  3 min read Feb 24, 2025
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  7 best high-yield ETFs for unlocking passive income in 2025

  Here are some of the best high-yield ETFs for passive income, including their yield.

  4 min read Feb 24, 2025
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  High-yield savings account vs. money market fund: Which is better?

  How to choose between a high-yield savings account and a money market fund.

  4 min read Feb 24, 2025
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  Best financial planning software of 2025

  These are some of the best financial planning software options available.

  7 min read Feb 24, 2025
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  How to read stock charts: Learn the basics

  Charts can be useful tools when you’re researching a new stock idea. Here’s what you need to know.

  4 min read Feb 21, 2025
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  What is an investor and what do they do?

  What investors do and where they put their money.

  3 min read Feb 20, 2025
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  The world’s 10 richest people: The wealthiest have $100 billion or more

  Here are the world’s 10 richest people and some of their key investments.

  4 min read Feb 20, 2025