Gemini review 2023
Everything you need to know before trading crypto on the Gemini exchange.
4 min read
Jan 25, 2023
About the author
Bankrate reporter Brian Baker covers investing and retirement. He has previous experience as an industry analyst at an investment firm. Baker is passionate about helping people make sense of complicated financial topics so that they can 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.
Brian's latest articles
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How to save for retirement when you’re in your 50s
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Survey: Pros expect modest rally in stocks over the next year despite growing recession fears
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Survey: 10-year Treasury yield to rise even higher over the next year, experts say
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How to invest in your 20s: 7 tips to get started
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Investing in 2023: Trends and statistics
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