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The Dow vs. Nasdaq vs. S&P 500: What’s the difference?
The Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500 are all market indexes, not stock exchanges.
3 min read Sep 08, 2023 -
Biggest stock market crashes in US history
What history has taught us about stock market crashes.
7 min read Sep 08, 2023 -
Dividend stocks: What they are and how to invest in them
These cash payments can account for a significant portion of investors’ total return over time.
6 min read Sep 08, 2023 -
Estate planning and cryptocurrency: 5 tips for leaving your digital assets to someone else
Here are five tips for cryptocurrency owners as they’re planning their estate.
4 min read Sep 08, 2023 -
What is a covered call?
A covered call is a lower-risk option strategy and it’s even suitable for beginning options investors.
6 min read Sep 07, 2023 -
Average return on investment: What is a good return?
You’ll need important context to accurately assign a “good” rate of return.
4 min read Sep 07, 2023 -
Short selling: How to short sell stocks
Short selling is straightforward in theory, but it presents different costs and risks from going long.
10 min read Sep 06, 2023 -
What is an ETF? Learn about exchange-traded funds
ETFs are a combination of various types of assets. Find out if they’re the right type of investment for your money.
7 min read Sep 06, 2023 -
Switching online brokers: Here’s how to transfer your investments to a new account
When you’re ready to take your portfolio somewhere else, this is what you’ll need to do to switch.
6 min read Sep 06, 2023 -
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How to deduct stock losses from your taxes
Here are the ground rules for what the IRS will allow you to do with capital losses when filing your taxes.
6 min read Sep 05, 2023 -
How to invest in your 20s: 7 tips to get started
You don’t need thousands of dollars to start saving for goals like retirement or travel.
7 min read Sep 05, 2023 -
What is an expense ratio and what’s a good one?
A fund with a high expense ratio could cost you 10 times – maybe more! – what you might otherwise pay.
6 min read Sep 05, 2023 -
Brokerage and robo-advisor review methodology
Bankrate’s reviews focus on the largest and most respected online brokers and robo-advisors. The reviews take an investor-first approach, meaning evaluations are based on how a typical customer might [...]
2 min read Sep 05, 2023 -
The pros and cons of taking out a 401(k) loan
Borrowing from your 401(k) is risky, but may be worth it depending on your situation.
5 min read Sep 05, 2023 -
How to invest in gold: 5 ways to buy and sell it
Investors like gold for many reasons, but it comes with a number of risks.
6 min read Sep 01, 2023 -
Top 10 highest-priced stocks
It’s fun to look at high stock prices, but the fact is, a stock’s price doesn’t tell you much by itself.
5 min read Sep 01, 2023 -
What are assets under management (AUM)?
AUM: What it means for your investments and fees
2 min read Sep 01, 2023 -
Wealth manager vs. financial advisor
Financial advisors and wealth managers overlap in some ways, but each offer a number of different services.
5 min read Sep 01, 2023 -
What are qualified dividends?
Qualified dividends are taxed at a more favorable rate.
3 min read Sep 01, 2023
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