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  Best ESG ETFs: Top funds for socially responsible investing

  These are some of the top ESG funds to consider if how your money is invested matters to you.

  3 min read Apr 03, 2024
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  Should you pull money from an investment account to make a big purchase?

  Selling investments means that your money will stop growing and you may owe taxes.

  2 min read Apr 03, 2024
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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, 2024
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  Investor’s guide to electric vehicle ETFs

  It’s important to understand the risks and rewards of investing in electric vehicles ETFs before you get started.

  4 min read Apr 03, 2024
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  Current ratio: What it is and how to calculate it

  Current assets divided by current liabilities equals the current ratio.

  4 min read Apr 03, 2024
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  Best airline ETFs and top transportation funds

  With the possibility of a travel recovery this year, which airline and transportation ETFs are ready to fly again?

  3 min read Apr 03, 2024
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  Dividend stocks: What they are and how to invest in them

  These cash payments can account for a significant portion of investors’ total return over time.

  6 min read Mar 28, 2024
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  What are stocks and how do they work?

  Stocks allow anyone to own a stake in a company’s performance.

  5 min read Mar 28, 2024
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  What is an ETF? Learn about exchange-traded funds

  ETFs are a combination of various types of assets. Find out if they’re the right type of investment for your money.

  7 min read Mar 28, 2024
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  What is the S&P 500?

  When people ask “how the market did today,” they’re often referring specifically to the S&P 500.

  4 min read Mar 27, 2024
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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 Mar 27, 2024
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  Need to report cryptocurrency on your taxes? Here’s how to use Form 8949 to do it

  Here’s what to know about declaring your capital gains and losses when using Form 8949.

  6 min read Mar 27, 2024
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  Cryptocurrency taxes: A guide to tax rules for Bitcoin, Ethereum and more

  The IRS is stepping up enforcement on potential tax evasion by looking more closely at who’s exchanging cryptocurrencies.

  6 min read Mar 27, 2024
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  How are mutual funds taxed? 4 ways to minimize your tax bill

  Mutual fund taxes can be complicated. Here’s what you need to know.

  3 min read Mar 27, 2024
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  Donor-advised funds: A popular tax-advantaged way to give to charity

  Here’s how a donor-advised fund works and why it may be an attractive option for the wealthy.

  5 min read Mar 27, 2024
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  Survey: Stock market to inch up 2 percent over coming year, say experts

  These pros see the market moving 2.2 percent higher in the next four quarters.

  5 min read Mar 27, 2024
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  Survey: Best ways to play the stock market’s momentum and allocate cash, according to experts

  Here’s how the pros say to play the market’s strong momentum.

  5 min read Mar 27, 2024
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  Survey: Market pros see 10-year Treasury yield flat one year from now

  Market analysts see Treasury yields relatively unchanged over the next year.

  3 min read Mar 27, 2024
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  What are sin stocks?

  They say vice is nice — but should it be part of your portfolio?

  6 min read Mar 26, 2024
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  How to prep your investment tax documents for tax day

  Here’s how to prep your investment tax documents.

  4 min read Mar 26, 2024