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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 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.

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.

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.

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Passive income: How is it taxed?

Learn how passive income is taxed and ways you can lower what you pay to the IRS.

6 min read Aug 29, 2024
Index funds vs. mutual funds: What’s the difference?

Index funds and mutual funds both offer investors the chance to invest in a diversified collection of assets.

4 min read Aug 29, 2024
Wealth manager vs. financial advisor

Financial advisors and wealth managers overlap in some ways, but each offer a number of different services.

6 min read Aug 28, 2024
Top stocks of the past 100 years: What they reveal about long-term investing

Staying invested lets you harness the power of compounded returns in your portfolio.

9 min read Aug 28, 2024
6 important SEC filings every stock investor should know about

Think SEC filings are boring? Think again. Here are the key filings every investor should know.

6 min read Aug 28, 2024
What is the average stock market return?

What kind of returns do stocks generate? Here’s the average market return.

3 min read Aug 28, 2024
Survey: 2 in 5 Americans regret not saving enough for retirement or emergencies

Two in 5 people with a financial regret haven’t made progress in the last 12 months.

6 min read Aug 28, 2024
How government bonds are taxed

Learn how government bonds are taxed and what exemptions may apply.

4 min read Aug 26, 2024
Short call vs. long call

See how long calls and short calls compare as option contract strategies.

8 min read Aug 23, 2024
Acorns vs. Stash: Which one is right for you?

Here’s how Acorns and Stash compare on some of the most important factors to investors.

6 min read Aug 23, 2024
What are municipal bonds?

Here’s what you need to know before putting your money into so-called “muni” bonds.

4 min read Aug 22, 2024
How to open a brokerage account: Step-by-step instructions

Not quite sure how to get started with investing? Here’s how to open a brokerage account in just three steps.

4 min read Aug 22, 2024
When does divestment make sense for your portfolio?

Divesting isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach for investors. Here’s what to know.

3 min read Aug 19, 2024
Options strike prices: What they are and how they work

It’s the price at which you can buy or sell.

4 min read Aug 16, 2024
How are options taxed? Key things to know about capital gains taxes on options

Here’s how options are taxed for capital gains.

5 min read Aug 16, 2024
Time-weighted return: What it is and how to calculate it

Learn how time-weighted rate of return works and how to use it for your portfolio.

3 min read Aug 14, 2024
4 popular strategies for trading futures

Here are how futures work and four popular strategies for trading futures.

5 min read Aug 14, 2024
What is a master limited partnership (MLP) and how can it benefit investors?

Here’s how a master limited partnership works, examples of MLPs and their pros and cons.

4 min read Aug 14, 2024
5 myths about Series I bonds: What to know before you buy

Here are the top five myths about Series I bonds.

3 min read Aug 08, 2024
Opening price for a stock: What it is and how it’s set

The opening price is a useful tool for investors when it comes to planning trades.

3 min read Aug 08, 2024

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