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Survey: Real estate is back as Americans’ favorite long-term investment
The results are in and here’s where Americans prefer to invest their money.
5 min read Jul 17, 2019 -
Warren Buffett says to avoid these two types of hot investments
Here’s what Buffett and Charlie Munger had to say about IPOs, crypto and Alphabet.
4 min read May 06, 2019 -
Here’s what Lyft’s dismal debut might mean for Uber’s IPO
Coming off Lyft’s shaky IPO, what will Uber’s debut look like?
5 min read Apr 11, 2019 -
Best ways to invest your money in 2019
Investing can seem daunting to some, but it’s an essential part of building wealth.
7 min read Mar 19, 2019 -
The best personal investment decision I ever made was investing in gold — here’s why
Gold isn’t for everyone, but it can be a worthy investment for people who crave stability.
4 min read Mar 05, 2019 -
Cost-conscious investor? Charles Schwab, Fidelity add hundreds of commission-free ETFs
Investors can benefit from lower costs and an increased choice of funds.
2 min read Feb 15, 2019 -
The pros and cons of investing in municipal bonds
Here’s what you need to know before putting your money into so-called “muni” bonds.
3 min read Feb 13, 2019 -
Slack’s offbeat IPO: 4 things to watch out for
This isn’t your typical IPO and that means more risk for investors.
5 min read Feb 13, 2019 -
Penny stocks basics
Some people think penny stocks are too high a risk to take.
5 min read Feb 11, 2019 -
The skinny on penny stocks
Some people think penny stocks are too high a risk to take.
5 min read Feb 01, 2019 -
401(k) contribution limits in 2019
Investing in your 401(k) plan can help you to adequately prepare for retirement.
4 min read Jan 29, 2019 -
Investors optimistic about 2019 despite uncertainty about Trump administration
The experts in Bankrate’s Market Mavens survey expect to see double-digit growth in stocks.
3 min read Jan 28, 2019 -
Here’s what top investment professionals say will be the biggest drivers for financial markets this year
We asked leading financial analysts for their takes.
3 min read Jan 28, 2019 -
Everything you need to know about bonds
Make sure you know the different types of bonds before you invest in them.
3 min read Dec 27, 2018 -
Millennials prefer cash over stocks — and it could cost them millions
Americans overall favor stocks, but millennials prefer cash. See what else our survey found.
4 min read Jul 25, 2018 -
5 ways to create a passive income stream
It takes a lot of work at the front end to reap the benefits of these opportunities.
4 min read Jul 20, 2018 -
How to responsibly invest in bitcoin
Follow this guide to the different payment methods for your bitcoin investment.
8 min read May 21, 2018 -
Are you self-employed? Consider a SEP IRA for retirement savings
If you are self-employed, you need to be proactive about retirement savings.
3 min read Apr 18, 2018 -
How to invest like a pro with index funds
Index funds track broad swaths of the stock market, and for a low cost.
2 min read Jan 25, 2018 -
Small investments can generate big returns
Want to grow your money by investing? Start small!
2 min read Jan 18, 2018
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