Investing

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  9 benefits of a 529 plan

  Here are seven great advantages of a 529 plan and why it could be right for you.

  5 min read Oct 09, 2023
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  How small businesses can prepare for a recession

  Here are seven ways small businesses can prepare their finances for a recession

  5 min read Apr 25, 2023
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  Betterment vs. Wealthfront: Which is best for you?

  Two top scorers in Bankrate’s reviews – Betterment and Wealthfront – are going head to head.

  7 min read Apr 24, 2023
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  How to invest in electric cars

  The potential for growth makes the EV industry attractive to investors, but success is far from guaranteed.

  8 min read Apr 21, 2023
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  You lost your job: How should you invest?

  Here’s how a few experts say you should invest when you’ve lost your job.

  5 min read Aug 22, 2023
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  How to invest $30,000

  Just fell into a pile of cash? Lucky you! These are the smartest ways to use it.

  3 min read Apr 19, 2023
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  How to set your investment goals

  Learn how to set your investment goals and discover which types of investments may make sense for each one.

  5 min read Apr 18, 2023
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  6 tips for first-time investors

  The best thing to do is simply get started.

  3 min read Apr 18, 2023
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  Going to cash? 5 things to consider before taking money out of the stock market

  Going to cash requires careful consideration of investment goals, risk tolerance, and tax implications.

  4 min read Apr 18, 2023
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  Survey: Experts see 10-year Treasury yield below 4% over the next year

  Bankrate survey of market experts predicts 10-year Treasury yield to reach 3.7% over the next year.

  3 min read Apr 05, 2023
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  Survey: Here are the pros’ top investing ideas and how to handle the Fed’s actions

  How should investors position their portfolios until the end of 2023?

  5 min read Apr 11, 2023
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  Survey: Pros foresee stocks rallying 8% over the coming year

  It’s the tenth straight time the survey has predicted gains in the index.

  6 min read Apr 04, 2023
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  529 vs. UTMA/UGMA: What are the differences and which is better?

  Is a 529 plan better than a UTMA/UGMA account? Here are some key things to know.

  4 min read Mar 31, 2023
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  What is an exchange fee?

  Check your mutual fund’s prospectus for this fee.

  1 min read Mar 23, 2023
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  What is an average annual yield?

  Use this number along with others for investment analysis.

  3 min read Mar 23, 2023
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  Secure your savings and boost your returns: 5 ways to a better bank account

  It’s the perfect time to double-check your accounts for safety and then look for higher yields.

  5 min read Mar 24, 2023
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  What is market capitulation?

  Market capitulation is when investors sell due to fear. Identifying it is tough, but there are signs.

  2 min read Mar 20, 2023
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  Covered call funds: Here’s how they work

  Covered call funds can boost income and protect from market downturns, but be aware of the drawbacks.

  3 min read Mar 17, 2023
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  Mutual funds: Pros and cons for investors

  Mutual funds make it very easy to invest. But they come with some downsides to be aware of too.

  6 min read Oct 10, 2023
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  Bitcoin is surging during a financial crisis – what’s going on?

  Crypto surges after Silicon Valley Bank collapse despite risks. While Bitcoin is up, one stablecoin falls.

  4 min read Mar 15, 2023