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  Here’s what Lyft’s dismal debut might mean for Uber’s IPO

  Coming off Lyft’s shaky IPO, what will Uber’s debut look like?

  5 min read Feb 22, 2023
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  Cost-conscious investor? Charles Schwab, Fidelity add hundreds of commission-free ETFs

  Investors can benefit from lower costs and an increased choice of funds.

  2 min read Dec 15, 2021
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  Slack’s offbeat IPO: 4 things to watch out for

  This isn’t your typical IPO and that means more risk for investors.

  5 min read Mar 03, 2022
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  Investors optimistic about 2019 despite uncertainty about Trump administration

  The experts in Bankrate’s Market Mavens survey expect to see double-digit growth in stocks.

  3 min read Oct 21, 2019
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  Here’s what top investment professionals say will be the biggest drivers for financial markets this year

  We asked leading financial analysts for their takes.

  3 min read Jan 25, 2019
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  Millennials prefer cash over stocks — and it could cost them millions

  Americans overall favor stocks, but millennials prefer cash. See what else our survey found.

  4 min read Sep 21, 2022
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  Fame & Fortune: Capt. ‘Sully’ Sullenberger

  The "miracle on the Hudson" made the airline captain a hero and inspiration overnight.

  3 min read Feb 05, 2021
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  Which presidents brought the best stock market performance?

  See how stocks performed under presidents since 1900. Who led during the best years?

  1 min read Mar 03, 2022
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  Real estate is top investing choice, with stocks only tied for third, survey finds

  We found people still seem leery of stocks and prefer to put their money in property.

  4 min read Apr 27, 2022
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  Millennials slow to start investing in stock market, Bankrate survey finds

  A Bankrate survey finds young adults are largely staying out of the stock market.

  3 min read Feb 05, 2021
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  IRA worth millions a tax problem?

  A few people have giant IRAs worth millions. Should the government intervene?

  4 min read Oct 22, 2019
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  Survey reveals Americans’ top investment choice: Real estate

  Investing tastes are changing. Americans’ top choice has shifted in a surprising way.

  3 min read Mar 04, 2022
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  5 things to know before investing in business startups

  Pretending you’re on "Shark Tank" by investing in a new biz is great, but know the risks.

  5 min read Nov 23, 2022
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  Should you convert rollover IRA to Roth?

  With all of the talk about IRA conversions, where does a rollover IRA fit into the picture?

  2 min read Mar 11, 2022
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  Turn your tax refund into a savings bond?

  Next year, buying inflation protection in the form of a bond will be as easy as checking a box.

  3 min read Apr 06, 2022
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  What to do when companies cut dividends  

  When a company cuts its dividend, you need to find out why before yelling, "Sell!"

  5 min read Dec 16, 2021
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   America’s savings are improving

  Our national poll reveals both good and bad news. See how your savings compare.

  Dec 23, 2021