Investing

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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 min read

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.

9 min read

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.

7 min read

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.

5 min read

Latest Articles

Donald Trump launches his own $TRUMP meme coin — and it’s already worth billions

$TRUMP surged to more than $30 Saturday afternoon with a market cap of over $6 billion.

3 min read Jan 20, 2025
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
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
5 popular investment trends for 2025

These trends are hot and investors should take notice.

4 min read Jan 14, 2025
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
Can I contribute to my godchild’s education savings fund?

Here’s a look at how you can contribute to a godchild’s education savings fund.

4 min read Jan 13, 2025
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
Kraken review 2025

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

4 min read Jan 13, 2025
Best ways to invest if you win the lottery

If you don’t consult with professionals, you risk making costly mistakes with your lottery winnings.

9 min read Jan 13, 2025
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
Options terms every investor should know

Options trading can be very profitable, but the terminology can be confusing.

2 min read Jan 10, 2025
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
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
Best airline ETFs and top transportation funds

These airline and transportation ETFs might be ready to fly.

3 min read Jan 08, 2025
Stock market outlook for 2025: How Powell, inflation and Trump’s return could affect returns

The coming year still looks like it has the potential for attractive returns.

6 min read Jan 08, 2025
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
Best investments for military families

This guide is intended to help military families learn about some of the top investments available to them.

7 min read Jan 02, 2025
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
Public app review 2025

Public has ditched the “payment for order flow” model that makes many other brokers conflicted.

7 min read Jan 01, 2025
5 popular investment strategies for beginners

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

7 min read Dec 23, 2024