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• Schedule D: How to report your capital gains (or losses) to the IRS

  Sold an investment? The IRS wants a Schedule D. While the form is difficult, it’s worth the savings.

  4 min read Sep 28, 2020

  

• 7 popular thematic ETFs: Here’s how to invest in some of the hottest trends

  Thematic ETFs are an easy way to play a trend rather than trying to pick a winner.

  4 min read Sep 25, 2020

  

• Growth investing vs. value investing: Which is better in today’s market?

  It’s the perennial question among investors.

  6 min read Sep 23, 2020

  

• What is an IRA and how does it work?

  An IRA is a type of investment account with tax benefits that can help you save for retirement.

  5 min read Sep 21, 2020

  

• Cheap mortgages are flooding the bond market, creating higher-paying investments

  Just like the supply of mortgages, the supply of these bonds is surging.

  4 min read Sep 18, 2020

  

• What is the long-term capital gains tax?

  Certain windfalls are considered capital gains. Here’s how to determine what you’ll owe.

  5 min read Sep 18, 2020

  

• High-risk alternative investments: Why most investors should probably steer clear of them

  Riskier investments are now on the table for a new set of investors. But it may pay to play it safe in this case.

  5 min read Sep 17, 2020

  

• IPOs have gone red hot in 2020: Here are 7 big names to watch

  In some cases, the pandemic has actually strengthened the hand of some tech companies.

  6 min read Sep 15, 2020

  

• Active investing vs. passive investing: Who’s the big winner?

  For the vast majority of investors, it’s all about costs, and that tips the scales decisively.

  4 min read Sep 02, 2020

  

• 8 best long-term investments in September 2020

  You can use time as a huge ally when planning your investments.

  11 min read Sep 01, 2020