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  How to buy Bitcoin: 5 ways to add the popular cryptocurrency to your portfolio

  It’s easier than ever to buy bitcoin, and you can likely do it at a lower commission than before too.

  7 min read Oct 07, 2022
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  Stakeholders vs. shareholders: What’s the difference?

  All shareholders are stakeholders, but not all stakeholders are shareholders.

  3 min read Oct 07, 2022
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  Investing in FinTech in 2022

  The world of fintech — the short-hand term for financial technology companies — can offer exciting opportunities for investors. Fintech companies include those that create and manage applications for [...]

  6 min read Oct 07, 2022
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  Junk bonds: Risks, rewards and how to invest in them

  Junk bonds are often issued by struggling companies with a high risk of defaulting.

  3 min read Oct 07, 2022
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  What is a robo-advisor?

  A robo-advisor is a fancy term for an advisor that automates the process of financial planning.

  6 min read Oct 07, 2022
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  Bitcoin’s price history: 2009 to 2022

  Here’s how Bitcoin has risen and fallen over time and some of the trends driving those moves.

  9 min read Oct 07, 2022
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  Should I invest while saving for a home?

  Saving for a home may involve some hard choices. We’ll help you sort them.

  3 min read Oct 06, 2022
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  4 ways to tell if a stock is overvalued

  Deciding whether a stock is overvalued or not isn’t easy, but these four tips can help.

  5 min read Oct 06, 2022
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  Asset classes, explained — and how they impact investment portfolios

  Stocks, bonds, and cash are some of the most prominent asset classes, but some investors opt for a few others.

  4 min read Oct 06, 2022
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  12 most popular types of cryptocurrency

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

  3 min read Oct 06, 2022
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  Capital gains vs. investment income: How they differ

  Capital gains and investment income are taxed differently. Here’s how.

  3 min read Oct 06, 2022
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  How to buy an S&P 500 index fund

  S&P 500 index funds are incredibly popular with investors, for a number of reasons.

  7 min read Oct 05, 2022
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  Top 10 highest-priced stocks

  It’s fun to look at high stock prices, but the fact is, a stock’s price doesn’t tell you much by itself.

  5 min read Oct 05, 2022
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  Investing in Tesla stock in 2022

  Tesla is one of the leading innovators in electric vehicles. Here’s what to know if you’re considering buying Tesla stock

  9 min read Oct 05, 2022
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  Donor-advised funds: A popular tax-advantaged way to give to charity

  Here’s how a donor-advised fund works and why it may be an attractive option for the wealthy.

  4 min read Oct 05, 2022
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  Brokerage and robo-advisor review methodology

  Review ratings Methodology Bankrate’s reviews focus on the largest and most respected online brokers and robo-advisors. The reviews take an investor-first approach, meaning evaluations are based on how [...]

  1 min read Oct 04, 2022
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  How to invest in gold: 5 ways to buy and sell it

  Investors like gold for many reasons, but it comes with a number of risks.

  6 min read Oct 03, 2022
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  Climate change investing: Here’s everything you need to know

  Climate change poses serious risks to investments, even as it offers new potential for investing in a green world.

  5 min read Oct 03, 2022
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  5 popular investment trends right now (Q4 2022)

  These trends are hot and investors should take notice.

  5 min read Oct 03, 2022
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  8 best short-term investments in October 2022

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

  11 min read Oct 01, 2022