Investing

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  How to invest as a teenager

  Investing isn’t just for adults: Teens can make investments to generate returns, too.

  5 min read Mar 26, 2024
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  World’s most valuable technology companies in 2024

  These 10 tech companies are the most valuable in the world.

  7 min read Mar 25, 2024
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  Capital gains vs. investment income: How they differ

  Capital gains and investment income are taxed differently. Here’s how.

  4 min read Mar 25, 2024
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  Here’s how this finance expert creates her “lazy” investment portfolio

  Because who doesn’t like getting rewarded for being lazy?

  6 min read Mar 25, 2024
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  Wash-sale rule: What to avoid when selling your losing investments

  Here’s what a wash sale is and how to easily avoid it while securing your tax write-off.

  6 min read Mar 22, 2024
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  Reddit IPO: Here’s what to know as the social media company goes public

  Here’s what you need to know about Reddit’s unusual IPO, including some key risks.

  4 min read Mar 21, 2024
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  Day trading: What it is and how to get started

  Learn what the term means and the difference between casual day trading and pattern day traders.

  5 min read Mar 21, 2024
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  Private credit: What it is and how to invest

  Here’s what private credit is, how it works and what risks it poses to investors.

  4 min read Mar 21, 2024
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  Should you use retirement savings to pay off debt?

  Early withdrawals are generally a bad idea. Taxes and penalties can be steep.

  5 min read Mar 14, 2024
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  Rebalancing your portfolio: What that means and how often to do it

  Rebalancing is like a tune-up for your investments. It aligns your risk tolerance with your long-term goals.

  5 min read Mar 13, 2024
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  Liquid assets vs. fixed assets: What’s the difference?

  What investors should know about fixed assets and liquid assets.

  2 min read Mar 12, 2024
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  How to write off worthless stock and get a tax break

  Here’s how to write off worthless stock and what you need to know

  2 min read Mar 12, 2024
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  What is investment income?

  Money made from your investments.

  4 min read Mar 12, 2024
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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