Should you buy stocks during a recession?
Take advantage of a market downturn by increasing your stock market investments.
3 min read
Jun 09, 2023
About the author
Brian Baker covers investing and retirement for Bankrate. He is a CFA Charterholder and previously worked as an analyst at a buyside investment firm. Baker is passionate about helping people make sense of complicated financial topics so that they can better plan for their financial futures.
Expertise
Investing, behavioral finance, stock analysis and valuation
Experience
Brian is a financial analyst with prior experience in research at a valuation-based investment firm. He has also reported on regulatory issues surrounding mergers and acquisitions, antitrust and trade.
Education
Baker has a bachelor’s degree in finance from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University. He is a CFA Charterholder.
Brian's latest articles
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High-yield savings account vs. CD: Which should you choose?
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E-Trade vs. TD Ameritrade
E-Trade and TD Ameritrade have a lot in common. Here’s how to decide which broker to choose.
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Financial advisor vs. accountant: What’s the difference?
When to hire a financial advisor or accountant.
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Best Mutual Funds In June 2023
With literally thousands of available mutual funds, how do you find the top ones for your portfolio? Bankrate has highlighted some of the best mutual funds.
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Merrill Edge® review 2023
Merrill Edge's synergy with Bank of America makes it one of the most cost-effective brokers.
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Vanguard® review 2023
Though investors who want to be in control may feel Vanguard falls short, hands-off investors who like the investment firm's low-cost mutual funds and ETFs will feel right at home.
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Webull® review 2023
While Webull may not receive the fanfare of Robinhood for no-fee trading apps, the broker is at least as capable and may even make a better mobile or web-based trader than its popular rival.
5 min read May 19, 2023
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What is alpha in investing?
What investors should know about alpha and how it is generated.
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What is a hostile takeover?
Everything investors should know about hostile takeovers and how companies defend against them.
4 min read Sep 01, 2022