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Investing Basics

What is Bitcoin?

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

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.

How to open a Roth IRA

The sooner you open a Roth IRA, the better.

What is a Treasury bond?

T-bonds are considered one of the safest investments you can make, since they’re backed by the U.S. government.

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What is a prospectus?

Read this important document before deciding whether to make an investment.

3 min read May 18, 2023
Financial planning essentials for young families

Try to focus on things like upping your retirement contributions and building a solid budget to stay on track.

3 min read May 18, 2023
Survey: More than half of investors bought, sold or withheld stock contributions this year due to inflation, safer bank returns

Some 52 percent had taken action in response to inflation or interest rates.

6 min read May 17, 2023
The Fed may soon stop raising rates — Is now a good time to buy stocks?

The question for many investors now is: Is it time to buy stocks?

6 min read May 15, 2023
Should I invest while saving money for a down payment?

Saving for a home may involve some hard choices. We’ll help you sort them.

6 min read May 11, 2023
Investment clubs: How to join one or start your own

Investment clubs allow people to meet like-minded individuals to discuss investing strategies and goals.

4 min read May 09, 2023
8 of the best investing podcasts

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

3 min read May 09, 2023
Bittrex review 2023

Bittrex offers a solid option for traders focused exclusively on cryptocurrencies.

4 min read May 09, 2023
Investing in small businesses in 2023

How retail investors could potentially bolster their portfolios by investing in local businesses.

5 min read May 08, 2023
How to find unclaimed money: 5 free ways to track down your lost or forgotten assets

About 1 in 10 Americans has unclaimed money, and more than $3 billion is returned annually.

4 min read May 05, 2023
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
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
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
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 Apr 21, 2023
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 18, 2023
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
6 tips for first-time investors

The best thing to do is simply get started.

3 min read Apr 18, 2023
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
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 04, 2023
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 04, 2023

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