Investing

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Investing Basics

Gold at Costco

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

6 min read

10 low-risk investments

Can’t stand losing money? These play-it-safe investments may be a good fit for you.

8 min read

Best brokers for mutual funds

Consider these top brokers if you’re looking to invest in mutual funds.

7 min read

The 10 largest companies

Here are the 10 largest companies on an American stock exchange by market cap.

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Latest Articles

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
What are Fortune 500 companies?

Here’s what’s behind the Fortune 500 list.

2 min read Sep 05, 2023
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