Crypto.com review 2023
What you should know about Crypto.com as you’re considering exchanges for buying and selling cryptocurrency.
4 min read
Jan 13, 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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Market pros see some relief coming investors’ way in 2023.
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Survey: 10-year Treasury yield to rise even higher over the next year, experts say
Analysts were nearly split on whether rates would be higher or lower a year from now.
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How to invest in your 20s: 7 tips to get started
You don’t need thousands of dollars to start saving for goals like retirement or travel.
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8 ways to take penalty-free withdrawals from your IRA or 401(k)
Need your retirement money early? Here’s when you can avoid the 10 percent penalty.
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What is forex trading?
Forex trading may sound complex, but we’ll show you what you need to know to get started.
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Best value ETFs
Think value stocks are poised to rise? Here are some of the top value funds to consider for your portfolio.
3 min read Dec 01, 2022 -
Investing in 2023: Trends and statistics
Investors have many choices when it comes to investing for their future.
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Investing trends and statistics for millennials in 2022
Some millennials are reaching their peak earnings years, here’s how they invest.
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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.
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A guide to mutual fund investing
Not sure how to get started investing with mutual funds? We’ll help you understand the basics.
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Alpha vs. beta in investing: What’s the difference?
While the terms sound complex, they’re really just ways to measure risk and return.
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Open-end vs. closed-end funds
Closed-end, open-end funds and ETFs may all seem the same, but what sets them apart?
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7 tips to build wealth in your 30s
Your 30s can bring some big life events. We’ll show you how to save and invest in order to tackle your goals.
6 min read Nov 10, 2022
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What is alpha in investing?
What investors should know about alpha and how it is generated.
3 min read Sep 06, 2022 -
What is a hostile takeover?
Everything investors should know about hostile takeovers and how companies defend against them.
4 min read Sep 01, 2022 -
Portfolio line of credit: Is borrowing against your investments a good idea?
How borrowing against your portfolio can get you a cheap loan.
4 min read Jun 14, 2022