Investing

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  Cash accounts vs. margin accounts: What’s the difference?

  For the prudent investor, margin accounts can provide huge upside potential.

  5 min read Jul 18, 2023
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  What are incentive stock options (ISOs)?

  Learn more about this benefit.

  3 min read Jul 05, 2023
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  5 high-yield alternatives to Series I bonds

  With inflation seemingly on the downturn, the yield on Series I bonds is likely to fall over the near term.

  4 min read Jun 06, 2023
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  Survey: Experts see 10-year Treasury yield below 4% over the next year

  Bankrate survey of market experts predicts 10-year Treasury yield to reach 3.7% over the next year.

  3 min read Apr 04, 2023
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  What is a limit order in stock trading?

  Limit orders can protect you, especially with small stocks.

  4 min read Nov 10, 2022
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  What are 12b-1 fees?

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

  3 min read Aug 09, 2022
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  Proxy voting: What it is and why it matters

  Proxy voting is an important part of being an investor. Here’s what you need to know.

  6 min read Aug 03, 2022
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  Survey: Real estate stays on top as Americans’ favorite investment for the long term

  In all, 29 percent said real estate was their top pick for investing money for 10 or more years.

  5 min read Jul 20, 2022
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  Bitcoin in your 401(k)? What to consider before deciding if it’s right for you

  401(k) retirement savers may soon get a trendy new investment option.

  6 min read May 06, 2022
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  Biden’s executive order on cryptocurrency – here’s what it means for you

  The government has as much as six months to prepare an assessment of these digital currencies.

  2 min read Mar 09, 2022
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  Survey: Nearly half of millennials comfortable owning cryptocurrencies

  While much of the investing world remains skeptical about cryptocurrency, many millennials have embraced it.

  4 min read Nov 01, 2021
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  Robinhood IPO: 5 risks investors should consider as shares begin trading

  This highly anticipated IPO comes with an interesting wrinkle for individual investors.

  6 min read Jul 29, 2021
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  Survey: Real estate and cash top Americans’ list of preferred investments over next 10 years

  Real estate was the top choice, but second place was something of a surprise.

  4 min read Jun 23, 2021
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  Coinbase IPO: 4 unusual risks in using a direct listing to go public

  Coinbase is using a direct listing for its IPO, and that process presents new risks relative to a traditional IPO.

  5 min read Apr 14, 2021