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  How to become a millionaire: 7 steps to reach your goal

  The advice is really simple, but reaching the goal is more challenging than it sounds.

  5 min read Aug 29, 2023
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  How a postnup can protect future investment assets

  Here are the key things to know about a postnuptial agreement, or postnup.

  4 min read Aug 29, 2023
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  What is a 414(h) plan and how does it work?

  You might be offered this type of plan if you work for the government.

  4 min read Sep 05, 2023
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  Tax lien investing: What to know before jumping in

  Tax liens can sport high yields, but they aren’t suitable for the faint of heart.

  5 min read Feb 28, 2024
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  6 common reasons your investments may trigger an IRS audit

  And what investors can do if they’re contacted by the IRS.

  7 min read Aug 25, 2023
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  Ratings methodology for best financial advisors

  How Bankrate chooses the best financial advisors

  1 min read Aug 25, 2023
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  The first $100,000 invested is the hardest (but the most important)

  Here are some tips to help you get started.

  5 min read Aug 31, 2023
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  The best ESG dividend stocks for high yields

  Here are the biggest-yielding dividend stocks from the largest ESG fund.

  3 min read Aug 29, 2023
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  Micro-investing: What it is and how to get started

  Curious about investing but only have a few dollars to spare? Learn how to get started with micro-investing.

  3 min read Aug 21, 2023
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  9 in 10 Gen Z investors were active due to inflation or interest rates: Why that’s bad news – and good

  Increased buying activity may lead to higher long-term returns – if investors are doing it right.

  5 min read Aug 17, 2023
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  What is EBITDA and how is it valuable?

  EBITDA is used in a variety of ways by different stakeholders in a business.

  3 min read Aug 17, 2023
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  What are capital assets?

  Here’s more about capital assets, why they’re important and how they’re taxed.

  5 min read Aug 16, 2023
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  Best robo-advisors for IRAs

  Here are the best robo-advisors for IRAs and why you might want one.

  4 min read Aug 14, 2023
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  How to invest in the space industry: A beginner’s guide

  The race to access space has opened a new frontier of investment opportunities.

  4 min read Aug 14, 2023
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  3 things to do if you have cash in a brokerage account

  Don’t ignore the cash in your brokerage account. It probably could earn more elsewhere.

  3 min read Jan 17, 2024
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  What is an investor and what do they do?

  What investors do and where they put their money.

  2 min read Aug 08, 2023
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  What is a fund of funds?

  This type of investment can help with portfolio diversification, but may come with a high fee.

  3 min read Aug 08, 2023
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  What is an equity curve?

  Here’s what an equity curve can tell you

  2 min read Aug 08, 2023
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  5 robo-advisors with a human advisor option

  Want a robo-advisor with the option to speak with a human? Check out these firms

  3 min read Aug 07, 2023
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  How to create a non-fungible token (NFT)

  NFT curious? Here’s how to get started.

  4 min read Aug 02, 2023