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Investing Basics

HYSA vs. money market fund

How to choose between a high-yield savings account and a money market fund.

What is the S&P 500?

When people ask “how the market did today,” they’re often referring to the S&P 500. Here’s what you need to know about this stock index.

A guide to low-cost index funds

Here’s everything you need to know about low-cost index funds, including how they work and how to buy them.

Should you save or invest?

Explore the key differences between saving and investing.

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Wash-sale rule: What to avoid when selling your losing investments

Here’s what a wash sale is and how to easily avoid it while securing your tax write-off.

6 min read Mar 22, 2024
Day trading: What it is and how to get started

Learn what the term means and the difference between casual day trading and pattern day traders.

5 min read Mar 14, 2024
How to write off worthless stock and get a tax break

Here’s how to write off worthless stock and what you need to know

2 min read Mar 12, 2024
What is fixed income investing? Consider these pros and cons

Fixed income investing can give you a consistent – aka fixed – stream of money. Here’s how.

6 min read Mar 08, 2024
What is the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and why is it useful?

What you should know about the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

5 min read Mar 08, 2024
After-hours trading: What it is and how it works

Trading in the stock market doesn’t always stop when the regular market closes.

3 min read Feb 29, 2024
Investing in emerging technologies in 2024

This handy guide covers some of the emerging technologies that should be on your radar.

5 min read Feb 09, 2024
What is risk tolerance and why is it important?

Your risk tolerance plays a crucial role in your game plan for growing your money.

5 min read Jan 29, 2024
What Warren Buffett thinks about AI and investing

How will AI impact investors? Here’s what Warren Buffett has said.

3 min read Jan 26, 2024
What are penny stocks and are they a good investment?

These low-priced stocks are highly speculative, and include some of the market’s smallest companies.

5 min read Jan 25, 2024
Market capitalization: What it is and how to calculate it

Market capitalization is important for making informed decisions, managing expectations and building a portfolio.

4 min read Jan 19, 2024
Feeling left behind by the economy, younger Americans are charting a different course for building wealth — sometimes at their own risk

Many young adults feel they’ve had a harder time growing wealth than their parents.

10 min read Jan 18, 2024
Are financial advisor fees tax deductible?

Here’s how investors can still lower their tax bill.

3 min read Jan 11, 2024
7 pieces of good investment advice to follow

These investing essentials can help you grow your wealth.

6 min read Jan 03, 2024
Here’s the top place Americans get financial advice – even young Americans

Here’s the full rundown of where Americans get their financial advice.

5 min read Dec 21, 2023
Survey: Nearly two-thirds of Americans don’t expect their personal finances to improve in 2024

The biggest reason behind Americans’ financial pessimism continues to be inflation.

7 min read Dec 18, 2023
Santa Claus rally in stocks: What it means for investors

Expecting a Santa Claus rally? Here’s what you should know.

2 min read Dec 13, 2023
What is earnings per share?

Earnings per share (EPS) measures a company’s profitability.

4 min read Dec 05, 2023
How to complain to a financial advisor

Learn how to address issues with your financial advisor and understand your rights.

4 min read Nov 27, 2023
Series I bonds: This little-known secret lets you buy more than the annual limit

Here’s how to invest even more in Series I bonds and other unknown secrets of these bonds.

5 min read Nov 01, 2023

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