Investing

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Investing Basics

The Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500

The Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500 are all market indexes, not stock exchanges.

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What is the Dow?

These companies make up the popular Dow Jones Industrial Average.

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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.

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How to deduct stock losses

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

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Latest Articles

How to invest with your HSA

Here’s how to invest in your health savings account and take advantage of all that HSAs have to offer.

5 min read Sep 06, 2024
Value investing vs. growth investing: Which is better in today’s market?

It’s the perennial question among investors.

7 min read Sep 05, 2024
How to buy cryptocurrency

Investors now have more options when it comes to buying cryptocurrencies.

4 min read Sep 05, 2024
Cryptocurrency statistics 2024: Investing in crypto

Here is an easy-to-follow guide on the most important things to know about digital currencies.

10 min read Sep 04, 2024
Average net worth by age: How do you compare?

Americans’ median net worth is $192,900, but many won’t reach that until at age 45.

5 min read Sep 03, 2024
Free options trading – These brokers offer it

Here are the brokers now offering free trading on options and what to know.

3 min read Sep 03, 2024
Types of bonds: Advantages and limitations

What to know about different types of bonds before investing.

3 min read Sep 03, 2024
Best stocks for beginners

Stocks in these areas are not all good buys, but they’re a great place to start.

6 min read Sep 03, 2024
Corporate bonds: Here are the big risks and rewards

Bonds make regular cash payments, an advantage not always offered by stocks.

7 min read Sep 02, 2024
In the money vs. out of the money: What each means for your options

Here’s what in-the-money options and out-of-the-money options are and how they differ.

6 min read Sep 02, 2024
Best cryptocurrency exchanges and trading apps

Increasingly, traders have more and more ways to access cryptocurrencies. Here are some of the top exchanges and apps to trade crypto.

6 min read Sep 01, 2024
A guide to mutual fund investing

Not sure how to get started investing with mutual funds? We’ll help you understand the basics.

8 min read Sep 01, 2024
What are assets under management (AUM)?

AUM: What it means for your investments and fees

2 min read Aug 30, 2024
Passive income: How is it taxed?

Learn how passive income is taxed and ways you can lower what you pay to the IRS.

6 min read Aug 29, 2024
Fidelity Investments vs. Vanguard

Fidelity and Vanguard are two popular online brokers. Here’s what to know before opening an account.

4 min read Aug 29, 2024
Index funds vs. mutual funds: What’s the difference?

Index funds and mutual funds both offer investors the chance to invest in a diversified collection of assets.

4 min read Aug 29, 2024
Nvidia’s meteoric rise: Here’s how much investors have gained

Here’s how much the stock has returned to shareholders.

3 min read Aug 29, 2024
Wealth manager vs. financial advisor

Financial advisors and wealth managers overlap in some ways, but each offer a number of different services.

6 min read Aug 28, 2024
What is a financial coach and what do they do?

Here’s how a financial coach can help you achieve your money goals.

3 min read Aug 28, 2024
How to avoid financial advisor scams

Signs of a financial advisor scam and how to avoid them.

4 min read Aug 28, 2024