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Investing Basics

HYSA vs. money market fund

How to choose between a high-yield savings account and a money market fund.

What is the S&P 500?

When people ask “how the market did today,” they’re often referring to the S&P 500. Here’s what you need to know about this stock index.

A guide to low-cost index funds

Here’s everything you need to know about low-cost index funds, including how they work and how to buy them.

Should you save or invest?

Explore the key differences between saving and investing.

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Trump vs. Harris: How tariff policy impacts your portfolio

Tariffs can affect everything from household costs to international stocks.

6 min read Oct 23, 2024
8 important financial ratios to know when analyzing a stock

Analyzing a stock? Here are eight financial ratios to help you know whether it’s a good time to buy or not.

5 min read Oct 22, 2024
Asset allocation: What it is and how it works

Smart investors use asset allocation to create a portfolio that meets their financial needs and temperament

3 min read Oct 22, 2024
4 contrarian investment ideas to consider for your portfolio

Contrarian investing can be difficult, but it can also pay off.

3 min read Oct 22, 2024
Bull vs. bear market: What’s the difference?

Bear and bull markets are opposites, each with their own strategies for investing.

4 min read Oct 21, 2024
Who is Cathie Wood? The controversial figure behind Ark Invest

Here’s everything to know about famous investor Cathie Wood.

5 min read Oct 21, 2024
Pros and cons of bond funds in a lower interest rate environment

Learn about the pros and cons of bond funds in a lower interest rate environment.

3 min read Oct 17, 2024
8 important questions to ask before buying any stock

Questions you should be able to answer before buying a stock.

5 min read Oct 16, 2024
10-year US Treasury note: What it is and how to buy

What investors should know about the 10-year Treasury, including how to buy it.

2 min read Oct 13, 2024
How to invest in bonds

Bonds bring income and diversification to a portfolio, typically with less risk than stocks.

11 min read Oct 10, 2024
What are restricted stock units (RSUs)?

RSUs might be part of your compensation package.

4 min read Oct 09, 2024
Short-term bonds vs. long-term bonds: Which are better for you?

Some bond terms span decades, while others last just a few weeks.

4 min read Oct 08, 2024
Here’s what a crypto smart contract is and how it works

Smart contracts use blockchain technology to fulfill a pre-programmed contract.

4 min read Oct 07, 2024
What is a dead cat bounce in investing?

Here’s what a dead cat bounce is and what this concept tells investors.

3 min read Oct 03, 2024
What happens to idle cash in your portfolio? Sweep accounts, explained

Multiple financial firms are facing lawsuits over their low-yielding cash sweep accounts. What exactly are they?

5 min read Oct 02, 2024
Fundamental analysis: What it is and how to use it in investing

Investors use fundamental analysis to see whether a stock is overvalued or undervalued.

5 min read Sep 30, 2024
Price-to-sales ratio: What it is and how to calculate it

A company’s price-to-sales ratio gives you an idea of its market valuation.

2 min read Sep 27, 2024
Election 2024: Where Trump and Harris stand on crypto

Both parties are vying for this small but vocal bloc of single-issue crypto voters.

5 min read Sep 24, 2024
8 ways to invest like a millionaire

Interested in becoming a millionaire? These tips of the wealthy can help you get there.

6 min read Sep 20, 2024
How do stocks perform after the Fed cuts interest rates? Pretty well, actually.

Research suggests investors should be optimistic about stocks when rates fall.

5 min read Sep 19, 2024

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