Investing

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  How to invest $50,000

  Here’s how to invest $50,000 and what you need to do to build wealth.

  7 min read May 31, 2023
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  7 things financial pros say you should never do with your investments

  Regardless of how much money you have, it can be easy to fall into investment traps.

  5 min read May 30, 2023
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  What is a financial coach and what do they do?

  Here’s how a financial coach can help you achieve your money goals.

  2 min read May 30, 2023
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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 May 30, 2023
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  6 of the best passive income investments

  Here are the best ways to start earning passive income today.

  3 min read May 26, 2023
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  The best dividend mutual funds

  The best dividend mutual funds are an attractive prospect for any investor, but especially for retirees.

  3 min read May 25, 2023
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  Interest rates may have peaked – Is now a good time to buy bonds?

  Bond yields are higher than they’ve been in 15 years. Is now the time to buy?

  4 min read May 25, 2023
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  Best investments during a recession

  After stocks have fallen, investors are paying a lower price for the growth of those businesses.

  7 min read May 25, 2023
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  5 ways to invest in REITs

  Find out what makes a REIT attractive, and what to watch out for.

  8 min read May 24, 2023
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  Best compound interest investments

  The name of the game with compound interest is time — the more of it you have, the bigger the payoff.

  5 min read May 24, 2023
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  What is the 60/40 portfolio and who should use it?

  The 60/40 portfolio has its pros and cons and can work well for the right investor.

  2 min read May 24, 2023
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  10 highest-yielding dividend stocks in the Dow

  These 10 stocks have the highest dividend yields in the Dow.

  2 min read May 23, 2023
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  How to invest with your HSA

  Here’s how to invest in your health savings account and take advantage of all that HSAs have to offer.

  5 min read May 19, 2023
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  What are assets under management (AUM)?

  AUM: What it means for your investments and fees

  2 min read May 18, 2023
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  What is a bull market and what does it mean for investors?

  The length of a bull market can vary widely — some just months, while others can last years.

  5 min read May 18, 2023
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  Do I need a financial advisor? When you should consider getting one

  Not everyone’s financial situation calls for the extra help, but there are some instances where you might need one.

  4 min read May 18, 2023
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  What is a prospectus?

  Read this important document before deciding whether to make an investment.

  3 min read May 18, 2023
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  Financial planning essentials for young families

  Try to focus on things like upping your retirement contributions and building a solid budget to stay on track.

  3 min read May 18, 2023
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  Survey: More than half of investors bought, sold or withheld stock contributions this year due to inflation, safer bank returns

  Some 52 percent had taken action in response to inflation or interest rates.

  7 min read May 17, 2023
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  Warren Buffett’s portfolio: Here are the stocks Berkshire Hathaway is buying or selling

  Here are the latest changes to Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio and Buffett’s top bets.

  4 min read May 16, 2023