Investing

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  10 best investments in 2023

  These top investments offer your portfolio the potential for steady, positive returns.

  15 min read May 01, 2023
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  Best mutual funds in May 2023

  Bankrate has highlighted some of the best mutual funds based on Morningstar research.

  9 min read May 01, 2023
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  Looking to invest in a racehorse? What to know before buying shares and how much it costs

  Racehorses are costly investments, but you can get in on the action for less than you think.

  6 min read Apr 28, 2023
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  What is wealth management and do you need it?

  Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder or looking to preserve a vast fortune for your heirs, this guide can get you started with wealth management.

  6 min read Apr 27, 2023
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  9 benefits of a 529 plan

  Here are seven great advantages of a 529 plan and why it could be right for you.

  5 min read Apr 27, 2023
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  Best dividend ETFs and how to invest in them

  Dividend ETFs provide a steady stream of passive income to investors, here are some of the top names to consider.

  6 min read Apr 26, 2023
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  Fiduciary vs. financial advisor

  Here are the differences between a fiduciary and a financial advisor

  4 min read Apr 25, 2023
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  How small businesses can prepare for a recession

  Here are seven ways small businesses can prepare their finances for a recession

  5 min read Apr 25, 2023
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  Betterment vs. Wealthfront: Which is best for you?

  Two top scorers in Bankrate’s reviews – Betterment and Wealthfront – are going head to head.

  7 min read Apr 24, 2023
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  Best ETFs for rising interest rates

  With interest rates rising, potentially for years, these ETFs may be well-positioned to thrive.

  4 min read Apr 24, 2023
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  How to invest in electric cars

  The potential for growth makes the EV industry attractive to investors, but success is far from guaranteed.

  8 min read Apr 21, 2023
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  You lost your job: How should you invest?

  Here’s how a few experts say you should invest when you’ve lost your job.

  5 min read Apr 21, 2023
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  What is cryptocurrency?

  Cryptocurrencies are managed through what’s called a distributed ledger such as blockchain.

  8 min read Apr 20, 2023
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  Cryptocurrency taxes: A guide to tax rules for Bitcoin, Ethereum and more

  The IRS is stepping up enforcement on potential tax evasion by looking more closely at who’s exchanging cryptocurrencies.

  6 min read Apr 19, 2023
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  How to invest $30,000

  Just fell into a pile of cash? Lucky you! These are the smartest ways to use it.

  3 min read Apr 18, 2023
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  What is an investment advisor and what do they do?

  Here’s what financial advisors are, how to find a good one and the questions you should be asking.

  6 min read Apr 18, 2023
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  5 types of financial advisors

  A good advisor can get you to stick to your long-term plan when things get rough.

  5 min read Apr 18, 2023
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  How to set your investment goals

  Learn how to set your investment goals and discover which types of investments may make sense for each one.

  5 min read Apr 18, 2023
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  What is Bitcoin?

  Some say Bitcoin is the future of currency while others decry it as just a speculative bubble.

  6 min read Apr 18, 2023
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  Buying on margin: Here’s what that means and how it works

  Thinking about borrowing money to buy stocks? Here’s what you should know about buying on margin.

  4 min read Apr 18, 2023