Investing

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Investing Basics

8 of the best investing podcasts

Tune in and stay up-to-date with the latest in the finance world with these investing podcasts.

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What is Bitcoin?

Some say Bitcoin is the future of currency while others decry it as just a speculative bubble.

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How to invest in crypto

Cryptocurrency is on fire these days and investors are looking to profit on its rise. Here’s what you need to know.

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How to open a Roth IRA

The sooner you open a Roth IRA, the better.

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Latest Articles

Open an IRA before the tax deadline to save on taxes

It’s not too late to get a tax deduction for your IRA contributions.

4 min read Mar 11, 2024
What is wealth management and do you need it?

Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder or looking to preserve a vast fortune for your heirs, this guide can get you started with wealth management.

6 min read Mar 08, 2024
What is fixed income investing? Consider these pros and cons

Fixed income investing can give you a consistent – aka fixed – stream of money. Here’s how.

6 min read Mar 08, 2024
What is the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and why is it useful?

What you should know about the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

5 min read Mar 08, 2024
Common stock vs. preferred stock: What’s the difference?

Not all stock is created equal. Here’s how these types of stocks compare.

4 min read Mar 06, 2024
Pros and cons of hiring a financial advisor

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

6 min read Mar 06, 2024
7 proven strategies to identify potential breakout stocks and boost your investment portfolio

Discovering breakout stocks requires analysis and intuition. Here are 7 tips to spot future winners now.

3 min read Mar 05, 2024
What are mutual funds?

A guide to help you decide if this type of investment makes sense for your portfolio.

9 min read Mar 05, 2024
10 stocks near their 52-week low

Looking for value in the stock market? These 10 stocks are near their 52-week low.

2 min read Mar 05, 2024
Bitcoin nears all-time high Monday after topping $67,000

Bitcoin is in the midst of a fierce rally, climbing 18 percent in just one week.

2 min read Mar 04, 2024
After-hours trading: What it is and how it works

Trading in the stock market doesn’t always stop when the regular market closes.

3 min read Feb 29, 2024
What is a money market fund?

Lay away cash for an emergency or short-term goals with a money market mutual fund.

4 min read Feb 28, 2024
Bitcoin vs. gold: Which is the better inflation hedge?

Here’s the upshot: Gold beats Bitcoin as an inflation hedge for a variety of reasons.

5 min read Feb 28, 2024
The highest-yielding REITs – Why you don’t want to own them

Here are the highest-yielding REITs – and why you want to look at safer choices.

4 min read Feb 28, 2024
What are the world’s largest mutual funds?

Here are the world’s largest mutual funds and whether you should invest in them.

3 min read Feb 28, 2024
Investing in the Black community

How to invest in Black-owned businesses.

9 min read Feb 28, 2024
The Dow vs. Nasdaq vs. S&P 500: What’s the difference?

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

3 min read Feb 28, 2024
4 investment moves to consider before tax day

Four investments you can still make to save on 2023 taxes.

3 min read Feb 21, 2024
What is forex trading?

Forex trading may sound complex, but we’ll show you what you need to know to get started.

5 min read Feb 19, 2024
How to use beta to evaluate a stock’s risk

Beta is a way of measuring a stock’s volatility compared with the overall market’s volatility.

4 min read Feb 16, 2024