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  Bull markets: What they are and how to invest during them

  The length of a bull market can vary widely — some just months, while others can last years.

  5 min read Jul 31, 2025
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  Gold price history and historical prices (1915-2025)

  Gold may be a store of value, but it’s gone through decades where the price fell.

  7 min read Jul 30, 2025
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  Are bonds as safe as they seem? 5 ways you could lose money on bonds

  Think bonds are riskless? Think again.

  3 min read Jul 29, 2025
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  What you need to know about converting a 529 plan to a Roth IRA

  Here are the details on converting a 529 plan to a Roth IRA.

  3 min read Jul 29, 2025
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  The 10 largest American IPOs of all time

  Here are the top 10 largest American IPOs by initial valuation.

  5 min read Jul 28, 2025
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  Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities: What are TIPS?

  Here’s what you need to know about TIPS and how they work to protect your money.

  4 min read Jul 28, 2025
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  What is the best age to buy an annuity?

  The annuity age 75 rule is a guideline for maximizing your payout. Learn more.

  5 min read Jul 28, 2025
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  7 reasons to max out your Roth IRA in 2025

  Maxing out your Roth IRA — if you’re able to do so — can prove to be one of your smartest financial decisions.

  4 min read Jul 25, 2025
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  How to get free stocks: 6 ways to earn free shares

  Here’s how to get free shares of stock for opening a brokerage account and where to do it.

  1 min read Jul 24, 2025
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  Gainbridge annuity review: Company overview and annuity offerings

  Gainbridge often offers competitive interest rates on its annuities.

  4 min read Jul 24, 2025
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  Best ETF strategies for beginners: 7 ways to start investing in exchange-traded funds

  Here are the best ETF strategies for beginners, including top ETFs.

  5 min read Jul 23, 2025
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  How to buy stocks online

  Not sure how to buy stocks online? We’ll help you learn how to get started.

  5 min read Jul 22, 2025
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  8 ways to get free financial advice

  If you can’t afford an advisor, you still have places you can look first for free or cheap advice.

  6 min read Jul 21, 2025
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  Ordinary vs. qualified dividends: What’s the difference?

  Qualified dividends are taxed at a lower rate than ordinary dividends.

  3 min read Jul 21, 2025
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  Asset classes, explained — and how they impact investment portfolios

  Stocks, bonds and cash are some of the most prominent asset classes, but some investors opt for a few others.

  4 min read Jul 21, 2025
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  The stock market’s 10 biggest winners over the past 5 years

  Here are the stock market’s 10 best-performing stocks over the past five years.

  3 min read Jul 21, 2025
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  What are stablecoins and how do they affect the cryptocurrency market?

  Here’s how stablecoins work, what risks they present and how to check if a stablecoin is safe.

  6 min read Jul 18, 2025
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  What the GENIUS Act could mean for stablecoins, crypto investors and potentially taxpayers

  Critics say the bill sets the stage for an eventual massive bailout of the cryptocurrency sector.

  5 min read Jul 18, 2025
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  How to invest in electric cars from stocks to ETFs

  The potential for growth in alternative investments can be attractive to investors, but success is far from guaranteed.

  6 min read Jul 18, 2025
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  Trump vs. Powell: How investors could come out as big losers in Fed fight

  Trump wants lower interest rates now, but Fed Chair Jerome Powell says inflation remains too hot.

  7 min read Jul 18, 2025