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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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Open an IRA before the tax deadline to save on taxes

It’s not too late to get a tax deduction for your IRA contributions.

4 min read Mar 11, 2024
What is fixed income investing? Consider these pros and cons

Fixed income investing can give you a consistent – aka fixed – stream of money. Here’s how.

6 min read Mar 08, 2024
What is the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and why is it useful?

What you should know about the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

5 min read Mar 08, 2024
After-hours trading: What it is and how it works

Trading in the stock market doesn’t always stop when the regular market closes.

3 min read Feb 29, 2024
What are the world’s largest mutual funds?

Here are the world’s largest mutual funds and whether you should invest in them.

3 min read Feb 28, 2024
Investing in the Black community

How to invest in Black-owned businesses.

9 min read Feb 28, 2024
What is forex trading?

Forex trading may sound complex, but we’ll show you what you need to know to get started.

5 min read Feb 19, 2024
What is the gray market for securities?

Here are key situations where the gray market is used for securities trading.

3 min read Feb 16, 2024
Pre-market trading: What it is and how it works

Need to get your stock or ETF trades in before the opening bell? Here’s what to know about pre-market trading.

4 min read Feb 09, 2024
What is a reverse stock split?

Here’s how a reverse split works and why some companies do them.

3 min read Feb 09, 2024
What is idiosyncratic risk?

How to mitigate the idiosyncratic risk in your portfolio.

3 min read Feb 09, 2024
Investing in emerging technologies in 2024

This handy guide covers some of the emerging technologies that should be on your radar.

5 min read Feb 09, 2024
What is the U.S. Dollar Index?

This index says a lot of about the strength of the dollar. Here’s what investors should know.

3 min read Feb 07, 2024
What is risk tolerance and why is it important?

Your risk tolerance plays a crucial role in your game plan for growing your money.

5 min read Jan 29, 2024
What Warren Buffett thinks about AI and investing

How will AI impact investors? Here’s what Warren Buffett has said.

3 min read Jan 26, 2024
What are penny stocks and are they a good investment?

These low-priced stocks are highly speculative, and include some of the market’s smallest companies.

5 min read Jan 25, 2024
The 60/40 portfolio is back — but did it ever really leave?

The 60/40 portfolio is back — back again.

4 min read Jan 19, 2024
Market capitalization: What it is and how to calculate it

Market capitalization is important for making informed decisions, managing expectations and building a portfolio.

4 min read Jan 19, 2024
4 mistakes REIT investors should avoid

REITs are on the rise. Here’s what you should know before investing.

3 min read Jan 19, 2024
Feeling left behind by the economy, younger Americans are charting a different course for building wealth — sometimes at their own risk

Many young adults feel they’ve had a harder time growing wealth than their parents.

10 min read Jan 18, 2024

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