Investing

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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 min read

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.

9 min read

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.

7 min read

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.

5 min read

Latest Articles

Survey: Here are the pros’ top investing ideas and how to handle the Fed’s actions

How should investors position their portfolios until the end of 2023?

5 min read Apr 04, 2023
Secure your savings and boost your returns: 5 ways to a better bank account

It’s the perfect time to double-check your accounts for safety and then look for higher yields.

5 min read Mar 23, 2023
How to build wealth for young couples

Nothing can derail a relationship like an argument about money. Setting up an investing plan with your partner, and then sticking to it, are absolutely critical to building wealth.

10 min read Feb 15, 2023
Statistics and trends for beginning investors 2023

Start your path to financial success with a well-planned investment strategy.

6 min read Feb 06, 2023
ESG investing statistics 2023

ESG investing is one of the most popular investing trends right now, here’s what you need to know.

6 min read Jan 31, 2023
What is a growth fund?

Here is what a growth fund is, the types of growth funds and how they work.

3 min read Jan 20, 2023
What is the New York Stock Exchange?

New York is home to the world’s largest stock exchange.

3 min read Jan 10, 2023
What is a hedge fund?

If you’re an accredited investor, hedge funds are one of your investment options.

4 min read Jan 10, 2023
What are assets?

Assets are one half of the net worth equation.

4 min read Jan 10, 2023
Balance sheets: what they are and how to use them

A balance sheet is a financial statement that reports a company’s assets, liabilities and shareholder equity at a specific point in time.

3 min read Dec 22, 2022
What is a limit order in stock trading?

Limit orders can protect you, especially with small stocks.

4 min read Nov 10, 2022
What is insider trading?

If you’re involved in the financial markets, it’s important to have a solid understanding of insider trading laws.

3 min read Oct 28, 2022
What are cyclical stocks?

Confused by cyclical and non-cyclical stocks? Here’s what you need to know about these sometimes volatile investments.

3 min read Oct 26, 2022
Popularity of cryptocurrency plummets among millennials in 2022

Crypto is a high-risk investment that many are growing less comfortable with.

4 min read Sep 28, 2022
NFTs explained: What they are and how they work

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are exploding in popularity. But these digital assets carry a great deal of risk.

6 min read Sep 16, 2022
Mutual bank conversions: How to use your savings to access thrift stocks before they IPO

Here’s one oddball way to invest in bank IPOs along with the insiders.

4 min read Sep 12, 2022
A retiree’s guide to hosting on Airbnb

Here’s how you can stay safe and maximize your profits by becoming a home sharing host in retirement.

6 min read Sep 06, 2022
ETFs vs. ETNs: What’s the difference?

Here are what ETFs and ETNs are and some of the key differences between them.

3 min read Aug 31, 2022
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): What it is and how it regulates financial markets

The agency maintains confidence in America’s financial markets worth more than $100 trillion.

4 min read Aug 25, 2022
What are 12b-1 fees?

And here’s how to avoid this pesky mutual fund fee.

3 min read Aug 09, 2022