Investing

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  How do you calculate cost basis on investments?

  Cost basis is key to understanding your tax obligations.

  4 min read Apr 30, 2024
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  7 best ways to invest while you’re in college

  From the super-safe to the bold, these investing ideas could be an A+ for your savings.

  6 min read Apr 29, 2024
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  Index funds: What they are and how to invest in them

  Index funds are an easy, low-cost way to get diversified. Are they right for your portfolio?

  4 min read Apr 24, 2024
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  High-risk investments to avoid in 2024

  Many market watchers think the Fed is all but certain to drive the economy over a cliff.

  4 min read Apr 24, 2024
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  Why Tesla’s stock price is surging — here’s what Elon Musk said

  What to know about Tesla’s surging stock price.

  1 min read Apr 24, 2024
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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 Apr 19, 2024
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  Saving vs. investing: How are they different and which is better?

  While the two go hand in hand, you may be surprised at which one has more impact on wealth.

  6 min read Apr 19, 2024
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  24-hour stock trading: Here are the brokers with overnight trading

  Here are the brokers offering 24-hour stock trading and what you need to watch for.

  3 min read Apr 19, 2024
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  Bitcoin halving: What it is and how the price of the world’s biggest crypto may be affected

  Here’s how the Bitcoin halving may impact the crypto’s price.

  4 min read Apr 19, 2024
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  Stocks vs. ETFs: Which should you invest in?

  Here’s all you need to know about stocks vs. ETFs and when it’s best to use each one.

  7 min read Apr 18, 2024
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  Bitcoin vs. Ethereum vs. Dogecoin: Top cryptocurrencies compared

  Cryptocurrencies have a few things in common, but what are the differences between these three popular cryptos?

  3 min read Apr 18, 2024
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  Active ETFs: What they are and how they work

  What to know about active ETFs before you invest.

  3 min read Apr 18, 2024
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  Alpha vs. beta in investing: What’s the difference?

  While the terms sound complex, they’re really just ways to measure risk and return.

  3 min read Apr 18, 2024
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  How Black families can build generational wealth, according to experts

  You can build generational wealth by taking simple steps, like investing in your 401(k).

  10 min read Apr 18, 2024
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  Stock market timing: What it is and why it’s so hard to do

  There are alternatives to timing the market like dollar-cost averaging.

  4 min read Apr 17, 2024
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  Buying on margin: What it means and how margin trading works

  Thinking about borrowing money to buy stocks? Here’s what you should know about buying on margin.

  4 min read Apr 17, 2024
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  Best currency ETFs

  These top ETFs offer exposure to various world currencies.

  2 min read Apr 17, 2024
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  Gold vs. silver: Which is the better investment?

  Gold and silver are popular investments for those looking for a store of value and an inflation hedge.

  5 min read Apr 17, 2024
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  Investing vs. trading: Which is better for you?

  Research says almost everyone would do better if they adopted this type of mindset.

  7 min read Apr 17, 2024
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  Best investments for military families

  This guide is intended to help military families learn about some of the top investments available to them.

  7 min read Apr 16, 2024