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• 5 disadvantages of a 529 college savings plan

  Despite the tax advantages, a 529 may not be the best way to build a college fund.

  6 min read Sep 23, 2021

  

• Best total stock market index funds

  Curious about which total market index funds offer the most for investors? We’ll show you what you need to know.

  4 min read Sep 23, 2021

  

• Mutual fund vs. ETF: Are ETFs a better investment?

  ETFs hold an edge because they tend to use passive investing and have some tax advantages.

  9 min read Sep 23, 2021

  

• What are altcoins? A guide to the cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin

  Here are the basics on altcoins, the ones to watch and whether altcoins will overtake Bitcoin.

  3 min read Sep 21, 2021

  

• 5 sure-fire signs of a stock market bubble

  It’s easy to get caught up in the euphoria, but it’s also important to recognize when to tread carefully.

  6 min read Sep 21, 2021

  

• Active investing vs. passive investing: What’s the difference?

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

  4 min read Sep 20, 2021

  

• Stock market basics: 8 tips for beginners

  While stocks may go up or down, this guide can help new investors avoid many of the market’s biggest pitfalls.

  12 min read Sep 20, 2021

  

• What is blockchain?

  Here’s how the technology that underlies cryptocurrency works.

  4 min read Sep 20, 2021

  

• 529 plan vs. Roth IRA: Here’s how families can use both to save for college

  You don’t have to be a scholar to understand that college is only becoming even more expensive.

  5 min read Sep 17, 2021

  

• 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 Sep 17, 2021