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  7 reasons to max out your Roth IRA in 2025

  Maxing out your Roth IRA — if you’re able to do so — can prove to be one of your smartest financial decisions.

  4 min read Jul 25, 2025
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  Do I need a financial advisor for my 401(k)?

  Confused by your 401(k) plan? Here’s how a financial advisor can help.

  3 min read Jul 25, 2025
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  How to get free stocks: 6 ways to earn free shares

  Here’s how to get free shares of stock for opening a brokerage account and where to do it.

  1 min read Jul 24, 2025
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  Gainbridge annuity review: Company overview and annuity offerings

  Gainbridge often offers competitive interest rates on its annuities.

  4 min read Jul 24, 2025
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  7 mistakes to avoid when trading options

  If you want to trade options, be sure to avoid these common mistakes.

  5 min read Jul 24, 2025
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  3 steps to set your investment goals

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

  6 min read Jul 23, 2025
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  Best ETF strategies for beginners: 7 ways to start investing in exchange-traded funds

  Here are the best ETF strategies for beginners, including top ETFs.

  5 min read Jul 23, 2025
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  5 ethical standards you should expect from your financial advisor

  Explore regulations and ethical practices governing financial advisors.

  6 min read Jul 22, 2025
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  How to buy stocks online

  Not sure how to buy stocks online? We’ll help you learn how to get started.

  5 min read Jul 22, 2025
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  Should crypto be part of your retirement investing strategy? Here’s what financial pros say

  Keep these four things in mind when adding crypto to your retirement portfolio.

  3 min read Jul 22, 2025
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  S&P 500 stocks: List of additions and removals in 2025

  These stocks have been added or removed from the S&P 500 this year.

  2 min read Jul 22, 2025
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  8 ways to get free financial advice

  If you can’t afford an advisor, you still have places you can look first for free or cheap advice.

  6 min read Jul 21, 2025
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  Ordinary vs. qualified dividends: What’s the difference?

  Qualified dividends are taxed at a lower rate than ordinary dividends.

  3 min read Jul 21, 2025
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  Asset classes, explained — and how they impact investment portfolios

  Stocks, bonds and cash are some of the most prominent asset classes, but some investors opt for a few others.

  4 min read Jul 21, 2025
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  The stock market’s 10 biggest winners over the past 5 years

  Here are the stock market’s 10 best-performing stocks over the past five years.

  3 min read Jul 21, 2025
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  Best growth ETFs: Top funds for growth stocks

  Here are some of the top growth ETFs and what you need to look for when buying an ETF.

  3 min read Jul 21, 2025
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  6 ways to put your investments on auto-pilot

  Put your money on cruise control. Discover the benefits of automated investing.

  8 min read Jul 21, 2025
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  What are stablecoins and how do they affect the cryptocurrency market?

  Here’s how stablecoins work, what risks they present and how to check if a stablecoin is safe.

  6 min read Jul 18, 2025
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  What the GENIUS Act could mean for stablecoins, crypto investors and potentially taxpayers

  Critics say the bill sets the stage for an eventual massive bailout of the cryptocurrency sector.

  5 min read Jul 18, 2025
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  How to invest in electric cars from stocks to ETFs

  The potential for growth in alternative investments can be attractive to investors, but success is far from guaranteed.

  6 min read Jul 18, 2025