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  Short selling: Betting that a stock’s price will fall and why it can be risky

  Instead of “buying low and selling high,” you’re trying to “sell high and buy low.”

  6 min read Jan 26, 2021
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  7 hot IPOs to watch for in 2021

  Low interest rates and robust investor appetite for risk make it a good time for companies to market themselves.

  6 min read Jan 20, 2021
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  Best online brokers for low fees in December 2020

  Consider these top brokers if you’re looking to keep costs in check.

  3 min read Dec 01, 2020
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  Cheap mortgages are flooding the bond market, creating higher-paying investments

  Just like the supply of mortgages, the supply of these bonds is surging.

  4 min read Sep 18, 2020
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  7 of the most famous American investors

  America’s top investors have achieved double-digit returns for years, sometimes decades.

  5 min read Aug 27, 2020
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  Survey: Stocks are back as Americans’ favorite way to invest

  Real estate finished as a close second.

  4 min read Jul 23, 2020
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  Roth IRA conversions are more attractive than ever thanks to the SECURE Act

  The SECURE Act and historically low tax rates make a Roth IRA conversion more attractive.

  4 min read Jul 21, 2020
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  Survey: 61% of experts see stock market underperforming over next 5 years

  The devastating effects of the coronavirus won’t likely be in the rearview mirror anytime soon.

  7 min read Jul 15, 2020
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  We’re in a recession — will the stock market ever act like it?

  With the market awash with cash, stocks are rising regardless of the fundamentals.

  5 min read Jun 25, 2020
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  Morgan Stanley snaps up E-Trade in a play for Main Street investors

  Here’s what customers can expect if the deal goes through.

  2 min read Feb 20, 2020
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  Are dividend reinvestment plans still a good idea?

  With broker commissions all but gone on stocks, do DRIPs still make sense?

  4 min read Feb 18, 2020
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  Aramco IPO: The unusual risks investors face with this trillion dollar oil giant

  Even in what is expected to be the all-time largest IPO, casual investors should take caution.

  5 min read Nov 15, 2019
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  With commission-free trading nearly everywhere, here’s what investors should demand now

  The next battle lines for brokers have been drawn.

  7 min read Oct 22, 2019
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  In the race to zero-fee broker commissions, here’s who the big winner is

  But should all investors cheer the changes?

  6 min read Oct 04, 2019
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  Survey: Real estate is back as Americans’ favorite long-term investment

  The results are in and here’s where Americans prefer to invest their money.

  5 min read Jul 17, 2019
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  Warren Buffett says to avoid these two types of hot investments

  Here’s what Buffett and Charlie Munger had to say about IPOs, crypto and Alphabet.

  4 min read May 06, 2019
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  Here’s what Lyft’s dismal debut might mean for Uber’s IPO

  Coming off Lyft’s shaky IPO, what will Uber’s debut look like?

  5 min read Apr 11, 2019
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  Best ways to invest your money in 2019

  Investing can seem daunting to some, but it’s an essential part of building wealth.

  7 min read Mar 19, 2019
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  The best personal investment decision I ever made was investing in gold — here’s why

  Gold isn’t for everyone, but it can be a worthy investment for people who crave stability.

  4 min read Mar 05, 2019
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  2019 Roth IRA limits: All you need to know

  The Roth IRA is an amazingly flexible savings vehicle, but you need to know its limits.

  4 min read Feb 22, 2019