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Investing Basics

How rate hikes affect investments

The best way for most investors to approach this type of market is to stick to the long-term plan.

6 min read

Long-term capital gains tax basics

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

9 min read

What is SIPC insurance?

SIPC insurance serves to protect investors from failed brokerages. Here’s how it works.

5 min read

Bulls and bears: What it means

What do charging bulls and roaring bears have to do with investing? Here’s what it means to be bullish or bearish.

3 min read

Latest Articles

Check on your investments in under 5 minutes

Here are simple ways to check if your investments are on track.

3 min read Sep 26, 2023
Best free robo-advisors

These robo-advisors don’t charge an advisory fee for some accounts.

3 min read Sep 20, 2023
How the Fed impacts stocks, crypto and other investments

The best way for most investors to approach this type of market is to stick to the long-term plan.

6 min read Sep 20, 2023
What is a Schedule K-1?

Here’s what to know about this tax form.

3 min read Sep 19, 2023
What is a hurdle rate?

This metric can help investors determine whether a project or investment is viable.

3 min read Sep 19, 2023
SEC Rule 144: Definition and impacts

Learn more about this SEC rule.

4 min read Sep 19, 2023
12 most popular types of cryptocurrency

Here are the largest cryptocurrencies by the total dollar value of the coins in existence.

3 min read Sep 18, 2023
8 best short-term investments in September 2023

Here’s where to turn when you’re searching for a safe place to stash cash for the short term.

11 min read Sep 18, 2023
Best online brokers for stock trading in September 2023

Consider the costs, educational resources and other factors before opening an account.

8 min read Sep 18, 2023
The stock market’s 10 biggest winners over the last 5 years

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

3 min read Sep 15, 2023
Best mid-cap ETFs in September 2023

Here are the top-performing mid-cap ETFs

3 min read Sep 14, 2023
How to avoid emotional investing

Being emotional can lead to poor investment decisions. Here’s how you can avoid that.

3 min read Sep 14, 2023
What is the long-term capital gains tax?

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

9 min read Sep 13, 2023
How to invest in silver: 5 ways to buy and sell it

Each of these ways to invest in silver comes with its own risks and rewards.

7 min read Sep 13, 2023
7 hot IPOs for the rest of 2023

Here are some of the hottest IPOs on investors’ radar.

6 min read Sep 13, 2023
4 ways to get better returns than CDs

Not interested in investing in CDs? Try one of these potentially lucrative alternatives.

7 min read Sep 13, 2023
5 key benefits of having multiple brokerage accounts

You can get a better overall product without leaving money on the table.

5 min read Sep 12, 2023
SIPC insurance: What it covers and how it protects investors

SIPC insurance serves to protect investors from failed brokerages. Here’s how it works.

5 min read Sep 12, 2023
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 Sep 12, 2023
6 steps to a million-dollar investment portfolio

Here’s how to unlock the path to a $1 million portfolio.

7 min read Sep 11, 2023