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  Time-weighted return: What it is and how to calculate it

  Learn how time-weighted rate of return works and how to use it for your portfolio.

  3 min read Aug 14, 2024
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  5 myths about Series I bonds: What to know before you buy

  Here are the top five myths about Series I bonds.

  3 min read Aug 08, 2024
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  Alternative investments: What they are and popular types for making money

  What to know before adding alternative investments to your portfolio.

  4 min read Aug 08, 2024
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  4 key lessons following Warren Buffett’s move to sell half of Berkshire Hathaway’s Apple stock

  Warren Buffett halves Apple stake: What investors can learn from the move.

  3 min read Aug 05, 2024
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  Bonds vs. bond funds: Which is right for you?

  Learn the differences between bonds and bond funds to decide which is right for you.

  5 min read Jul 31, 2024
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  Bullish vs. bearish investors: What’s the difference?

  What do charging bulls and roaring bears have to do with investing? Here’s what it means to be bullish or bearish.

  3 min read Jul 25, 2024
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  Unrealized gains or losses: What they are and how they work

  Do you have unrealized gains or losses? Here’s how to calculate them and what to do.

  4 min read Jul 22, 2024
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  Treasury Bonds vs. Treasury Notes vs. Treasury Bills

  Know the differences between treasury bonds, notes, and bills for your portfolio.

  3 min read Jul 19, 2024
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  What is dividend yield and how is it calculated?

  Stock investors may receive dividends. Here’s how to calculate the dividend ratio.

  4 min read Jul 17, 2024
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  Why is compound interest better than simple interest?

  Find out why compound interest is better and how to get the best bang for your buck.

  3 min read Jul 16, 2024
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  What is Relative Strength Index (RSI) in stocks?

  The number helps gauge whether the price of a stock is on the rise or on the decline.

  3 min read Jul 15, 2024
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  What is preferred stock, and who should buy it?

  This overview outlines how preferred stocks work and who they work best for.

  6 min read Jul 15, 2024
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  Understanding futures vs. options: Which is better for you?

  Futures and options are financial contracts used to hedge against price changes.

  8 min read Jul 15, 2024
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  What is a crypto wallet?

  Crypto wallets keep your cryptocurrency safe. Learn about the different types.

  8 min read Jul 10, 2024
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  What are futures and how do they work?

  Here’s how futures work and why investors should understand the risks.

  4 min read Jul 09, 2024
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  What are Treasury bills?

  Do Treasury bills make sense for your portfolio? Learn all you need to know.

  3 min read Jul 03, 2024
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  Your crypto transactions may soon show up on an IRS 1099 form. Here’s who’s impacted

  The move aims to improve tax compliance and close loopholes.

  2 min read Jul 02, 2024
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  Best ETFs for falling interest rates: Top funds for when the Fed cuts rates

  Here are some ETFs that may respond favorably to falling interest rates.

  5 min read Jul 01, 2024
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  Survey: The average American feels they need to earn over $186K a year just to live comfortably

  Few Americans are making the kind of money they feel they need to be comfortable.

  11 min read Jun 30, 2024
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  What are Dividend Kings and how can you invest in them?

  These are the top dividend-paying companies over the last 50 years.

  4 min read Jun 28, 2024