Investing

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Investing Basics

Active vs passive investing

For the vast majority of investors, it’s all about costs, and that tips the scales decisively.

What is a brokerage account?

Want to start investing? Learn how a brokerage account works first.

Mutual funds: Pros and cons

Mutual funds make it very easy to invest. But they come with some downsides to be aware of too.

How are mutual funds taxed?

Mutual fund taxes can be complicated. Here’s what you need to know.

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Here’s what a wash sale is and how to easily avoid it while securing your tax write-off.

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Here’s what you need to know about Reddit’s unusual IPO, including some key risks.

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Learn what the term means and the difference between casual day trading and pattern day traders.

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Private credit: What it is and how to invest

Here’s what private credit is, how it works and what risks it poses to investors.

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Should you use retirement savings to pay off debt?

Early withdrawals are generally a bad idea. Taxes and penalties can be steep.

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Rebalancing your portfolio: What that means and how often to do it

Rebalancing is like a tune-up for your investments. It aligns your risk tolerance with your long-term goals.

5 min read Mar 13, 2024
Liquid assets vs. fixed assets: What’s the difference?

What investors should know about fixed assets and liquid assets.

2 min read Mar 12, 2024
How to write off worthless stock and get a tax break

Here’s how to write off worthless stock and what you need to know

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What is investment income?

Money made from your investments.

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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.

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

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

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Bitcoin is in the midst of a fierce rally, climbing 18 percent in just one week.

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After-hours trading: What it is and how it works

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

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What is a money market fund?

Lay away cash for an emergency or short-term goals with a money market mutual fund.

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Bitcoin vs. gold: Which is the better inflation hedge?

Here’s the upshot: Gold beats Bitcoin as an inflation hedge for a variety of reasons.

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The highest-yielding REITs – Why you don’t want to own them

Here are the highest-yielding REITs – and why you want to look at safer choices.

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