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  How to invest in real estate in 2024

  Consumers have a variety of ways to invest in real estate, including many options beyond just becoming a landlord.

  11 min read Jan 09, 2024
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  What is a hostile takeover?

  Everything investors should know about hostile takeovers and how companies defend against them.

  4 min read Jan 08, 2024
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  Market order vs. limit order: How they differ and which type is best to use

  Your choice of market order or limit order depends on the specific circumstances of the trade.

  4 min read Jan 08, 2024
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  Stakeholders vs. shareholders: What’s the difference?

  All shareholders are stakeholders, but not all stakeholders are shareholders.

  3 min read Jan 08, 2024
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  What is a National Social Security Advisor (NSSA)?

  Here are the details on the NSSA, what an NSSA does and why you may want one.

  2 min read Jan 08, 2024
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  Why gold at Costco is a terrible investment and what to buy instead

  Here are the details on Costco’s deal – and what a key investor says to buy instead.

  6 min read Jul 26, 2024
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  What is short interest?

  Short interest can reflect general market sentiment toward a stock by indicating the number of shares sold short that remain outstanding. When measured it can be a useful but imperfect indicator of bullishness [...]

  3 min read Jan 04, 2024
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  8 biggest risks of fixed-income investing

  Think bonds are risk-free? Think again. Here are the major risks with fixed-income investing.

  4 min read Jan 04, 2024
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  What is the time value of money?

  The time value of money concept is all about how money is worth more now than in the future because of its potential growth and earning power.

  5 min read Jan 04, 2024
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  Junk bonds: Risks, rewards and how to invest in them

  Junk bonds are often issued by struggling companies with a high risk of defaulting.

  3 min read Jan 04, 2024
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  Divorce and your investments: Here’s what to know

  Learn how investments are divided during divorce and how to safeguard your assets.

  7 min read Jan 04, 2024
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  What is contribution margin?

  Contribution margin is used to help measure product profitability. Business owners generally use the contribution margin ratio on a per-product basis to determine the portion of sales generated that can [...]

  3 min read Jan 03, 2024
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  Navigating a pay raise: Strategies for maximizing your money

  Learn practical tips for making the most of your new pay raise.

  7 min read Jan 03, 2024
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  7 pieces of good investment advice to follow

  These investing essentials can help you grow your wealth.

  6 min read Jan 03, 2024
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  What are angel investors?

  Here’s what you need to know about these high-risk, high-reward investments in early stage companies.

  2 min read Jan 03, 2024
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  What is a custodial account?

  Here’s how custodial accounts work.

  4 min read Jan 02, 2024
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  Cash App review 2024

  Cash App is like five apps in one stripped-down, easy-to-use package. It’s high on functionality but low on design.

  7 min read Jan 01, 2024
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  Stockpile review 2024

  Stockpile offers a great alternative for parents (or anyone) looking to give a gift of stock to a young person.

  7 min read Jan 01, 2024
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  eToro review 2024

  This broker is “all crypto, all the time” for American traders, though non-Americans can also trade stocks commission-free.

  7 min read Aug 19, 2024
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  Using generative artificial intelligence as a financial tool

  Discover the rise of AI in financial planning. Learn how this technology is reshaping the financial planning industry for both consumers and advisors alike.

  7 min read Dec 22, 2023