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Investing Basics

Long-term capital gains tax basics

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

10 low-risk investments

Can’t stand losing money? These play-it-safe investments may be a good fit for at least part of your portfolio.

How to deduct stock losses

Here are the ground rules for what the IRS will allow you to do with capital losses when filing your taxes.

What is the Rule of 72?

The Rule of 72 is a mathematical shortcut used to determine the time it takes to double your money.

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How to use beta to evaluate a stock’s risk

Beta is a way of measuring a stock’s volatility compared with the overall market’s volatility.

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Investors have a lot of choices among energy ETFs, but which are the best?

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You don’t need to own a house or collect rent checks to make money in real estate.

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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.

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What is an asset protection trust (APT)?

Learn how to safeguard your wealth with an asset protection trust.

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Dividend Aristocrats: What they are and how to invest in them

Here’s what Dividend Aristocrats are and why they may be just what your portfolio needs.

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What are memecoins and how do they work?

Are memecoins worth adding to your portfolio? See why they’re so popular.

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Don’t forget to report your gains from crypto — the IRS already knows about them

For several years, the IRS has been working to better enforce the rules around reporting crypto trading.

3 min read Apr 21, 2025
What is an ETF? Learn about exchange-traded funds

ETFs are a combination of various types of assets. Find out if they’re the right type of investment for your money.

7 min read Apr 18, 2025
Bid-ask spread: What it is and how it works

Everything investors and traders should know about the bid-ask spread.

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Best-performing stocks over the past decade

These 10 stocks performed the best over the past 10 years.

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What is private equity?

This type of alternative investment is typically limited to accredited investors and institutions.

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Best brokers for bonds in 2025

Here are our top picks for the best online brokers for bonds.

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Want to be a better investor? Follow these strategies used by Warren Buffett

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What is a family trust and how do you set one up?

These trusts can bypass probate, maintain privacy and protect against creditors.

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Tips to survive a bear market at any stage of your investing life

Here’s to handle a bear market at any point in your investing life.

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One chart every investor should read – especially those who have been whipsawed by the recent market volatility

Why investors should ignore tariff-induced market swings, according to one chart.

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Investing in a bear market 2025

Although bear markets are concerning, they also provide opportunities to investors if you know where to look.

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5 tips to find safer stocks amid recession fears

Safer stocks can make your portfolio more resilient during those volatile periods where the market is sinking.

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5 key benefits of having multiple brokerage accounts

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