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Dollar-cost averaging: How to use the strategy to build wealth over time
It works to take advantage of volatility and avoids the urge to “time the market.”
6 min read May 12, 2023 -
Trying to time the stock market? Read this first
There are alternatives to timing the market like dollar-cost averaging.
3 min read May 12, 2023 -
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 May 11, 2023 -
Should I invest while saving money for a down payment?
Saving for a home may involve some hard choices. We’ll help you sort them.
6 min read May 11, 2023 -
4 investments to avoid during a recession
Avoiding certain investments during a recession can help minimize damages to your returns.
3 min read May 10, 2023 -
Investment clubs: How to join one or start your own
Investment clubs allow people to meet like-minded individuals to discuss investing strategies and goals.
4 min read May 09, 2023 -
8 of the best investing podcasts
Tune in and stay up-to-date with the latest in the finance world with these investing podcasts.
3 min read May 09, 2023 -
Bittrex review 2023
Bittrex offers a solid option for traders focused exclusively on cryptocurrencies.
4 min read May 09, 2023 -
Investing in small businesses in 2023
How retail investors could potentially bolster their portfolios by investing in local businesses.
5 min read May 08, 2023 -
How to find unclaimed money: 5 free ways to track down your lost or forgotten assets
About 1 in 10 Americans has unclaimed money, and more than $3 billion is returned annually.
4 min read May 05, 2023 -
How to invest $100,000
Here’s how to invest $100,000 and what you need to watch out for.
6 min read May 04, 2023 -
10 top mega cap stocks
Small-cap and large-cap are common stock categories, but mega cap is exclusively for large corporations.
3 min read May 03, 2023 -
Best ETFs for May 2023
Investors may want to consider these top exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in 2023.
16 min read May 01, 2023 -
Best mutual funds in May 2023
Bankrate has highlighted some of the best mutual funds based on Morningstar research.
9 min read May 01, 2023 -
Looking to invest in a racehorse? What to know before buying shares and how much it costs
Racehorses are costly investments, but you can get in on the action for less than you think.
6 min read Apr 28, 2023 -
9 benefits of a 529 plan
Here are seven great advantages of a 529 plan and why it could be right for you.
5 min read Apr 27, 2023 -
How small businesses can prepare for a recession
Here are seven ways small businesses can prepare their finances for a recession
5 min read Apr 25, 2023 -
Betterment vs. Wealthfront: Which is best for you?
Two top scorers in Bankrate’s reviews – Betterment and Wealthfront – are going head to head.
7 min read Apr 24, 2023 -
How to invest in electric cars
The potential for growth makes the EV industry attractive to investors, but success is far from guaranteed.
8 min read Apr 21, 2023 -
You lost your job: How should you invest?
Here’s how a few experts say you should invest when you’ve lost your job.
5 min read Apr 21, 2023
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