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  Pros and cons of hiring a financial advisor

  Here are the pros and cons of hiring a financial advisor, according to experts.

  7 min read Feb 25, 2025
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  Warren Buffett’s investment advice: Top 10 tips for investing success

  Buffett’s wisdom seems so commonsense and practical, and yet it can lead to great wealth.

  5 min read Feb 25, 2025
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  How to know when to sell a stock for a profit — or a loss

  Not sure when to sell a stock? We’ll take you through the key things to consider.

  5 min read Feb 25, 2025
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  What is the net investment income tax and who has to pay it?

  Here’s how this tax works and some strategies to minimize the potential hit.

  4 min read Feb 25, 2025
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  Tax-efficient investing: 7 ways to minimize taxes and keep more of your profits

  You have ways to legally reduce, defer or even eliminate taxes on your investment gains

  7 min read Feb 25, 2025
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  Are 529 plan contributions tax deductible? Plus other FAQs

  Learn when to include 529 plans on your taxes and what deductions you may claim.

  3 min read Feb 24, 2025
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  How to read stock charts: Learn the basics

  Charts can be useful tools when you’re researching a new stock idea. Here’s what you need to know.

  4 min read Feb 21, 2025
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  What is an investor and what do they do?

  What investors do and where they put their money.

  3 min read Feb 20, 2025
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  Survey: The stock market is again Americans’ favorite long-term investment

  The stock market is the top long-term place to invest for American investors, though real estate also made a strong showing in this year’s survey, coming in second place.

  6 min read Feb 20, 2025
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  Fee-only financial planners vs. fee-based

  There are major differences between fee-only and fee-based financial planners.

  3 min read Feb 19, 2025
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  How much does a financial advisor cost?

  Financial advisor fees vary depending on service and fee structures.

  6 min read Feb 19, 2025
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  Tony Robbins’ top 9 tips for investing success

  Tony Robbins shares investing tips through his blog and best-sellers.

  6 min read Feb 18, 2025
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  How to open a 529 college savings plan

  The tax advantages that come with a 529 plan can save your family lots of money.

  8 min read Feb 18, 2025
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  Ask the experts: I made a small fortune on Bitcoin. What should I do to diversify my portfolio?

  Bitcoin made you a fortune, but keeping that wealth requires some smart moves.

  9 min read Feb 18, 2025
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  Roth IRA vs. traditional IRA: Which is better for you?

  Both versions offer tax breaks. Your choice comes down to paying now, or paying later.

  8 min read Feb 17, 2025
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  7 of the best passive income investments

  Here are the best ways to start earning passive income today.

  4 min read Feb 17, 2025
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  Cryptocurrency: What it is and how it works

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

  8 min read Feb 17, 2025
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  What is ESG investing? A guide to socially responsible investing

  Looking to “do good” with your investment dollars? ESG investing may be worth considering, although it comes with some key concerns.

  9 min read Feb 13, 2025
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  What is the 60/40 portfolio and who should use it?

  The 60/40 portfolio has its pros and cons and can work well for the right investor.

  3 min read Feb 13, 2025
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  The Fed may not lower rates in 2025 — is now a good time to buy stocks?

  With the Fed holding steady on rates for now, is it still a good time to buy stocks?

  5 min read Feb 13, 2025