Investing

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  Worried about long-lasting high inflation? A gold-backed IRA could be a good hedge

  A gold IRA gives you the same benefits as a traditional or Roth IRA.

  3 min read Jan 28, 2025
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  What is the Nasdaq Composite?

  Here’s what you should know about this popular tech-heavy stock market index.

  4 min read Jan 28, 2025
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  How employee stock options work: A guide for beginners

  Employers offer many forms of compensation besides cash, with employee stock options being a popular choice.

  4 min read Jan 24, 2025
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  How to start investing in 2025

  Forget about getting rich quick: Start investing now and you’ll get richer, later.

  9 min read Jan 23, 2025
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  Investing order of operations: Where should I invest next?

  It’s not about doing everything at once — it’s about knowing what to prioritize and when.

  8 min read Jan 23, 2025
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  How to choose a financial advisor: 4 tips for finding the right one

  You’re actually hiring someone to work for you, so treat it like it’s a job interview.

  8 min read Jan 23, 2025
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  Bitcoin’s price exceeds $100,000, but you can invest in the world’s most popular crypto for far less

  With the price of one Bitcoin hovering around $100,000, how exactly can you invest?

  3 min read Jan 23, 2025
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  What are the ‘Dogs of the Dow’ in 2025?

  Here’s how the Dogs of the Dow strategy works and which companies are included.

  3 min read Jan 22, 2025
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  eToro review 2025

  This broker is “all crypto, all the time” for American traders, though non-Americans can also trade stocks commission-free.

  7 min read Jan 17, 2025
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  What is DeFi? A beginner’s guide to decentralized finance

  DeFi is a new vision of finance that is based on peer-to-peer payments through blockchain.

  6 min read Jan 15, 2025
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  Earnings season: What it is and when it happens

  Earnings season is an important time as companies publicly report their performance to investors.

  3 min read Jan 14, 2025
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  What are the different types of index funds?

  What you should know about the different types of index funds and how to invest in them.

  6 min read Jan 13, 2025
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  Kraken review 2025

  What you should know about Kraken as you’re considering exchanges for trading cryptocurrency.

  4 min read Jan 13, 2025
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  How to pick a stock: 5 essential steps for beginners

  Found a stock to buy? Follow these five steps before making an investment.

  4 min read Jan 10, 2025
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  Can you trade options after hours?

  Trading options after hours can seem like an appealing strategy but it generally isn’t possible.

  3 min read Jan 09, 2025
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  Options chain: Here’s how to read and understand them

  Here’s what an option chain is, how it works and how to use it to trade options.

  4 min read Jan 08, 2025
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  How a financial advisor can help you achieve your financial resolutions

  A financial advisor will help you navigate the complexities of personal finance.

  5 min read Jan 03, 2025
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  Gold vs. silver: Which is the better investment?

  Gold and silver are popular investments for those looking for a store of value and an inflation hedge.

  5 min read Jan 02, 2025
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  5 popular investment strategies for beginners

  A good investment strategy minimizes your risks while optimizing your potential returns.

  7 min read Dec 23, 2024
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  What is a 529 plan and how is it used?

  529 plans can be a great way to save for education expenses on a tax-free basis.

  8 min read Dec 22, 2024