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  Money market yields are high – Why that may not last and where to invest instead

  Why money market fund yields could fall – where to invest before they do.

  3 min read Jul 30, 2024
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  What happens to an annuity after you die?

  Some annuity payments end upon the owner’s death, while others offer death benefits.

  4 min read Jul 29, 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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  Ethereum ETFs: What they are and how to invest in them

  A spot Ethereum ETF pools money from investors to purchase Ethereum directly.

  3 min read Jul 24, 2024
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  Election 2024: How stocks perform in election years

  Elections can influence both stock returns and investor behavior.

  4 min read Jul 24, 2024
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  Single-stock ETFs: How to earn even bigger profits on Magnificent 7 stocks

  Here is how single-stock ETFs work, how much you could make and the potential risks.

  4 min read Jul 23, 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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  What is a gamma squeeze in options trading?

  Is Nvidia the latest example of a gamma squeeze?

  6 min read Jul 22, 2024
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  What are altcoins? A guide to the cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin

  Here are the basics on altcoins and the ones to watch.

  4 min read Jul 19, 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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   Financial leverage: What it is and why it matters

  Our writers and editors used an in-house natural language generation platform to assist with portions of this article, allowing them to focus on adding information that is uniquely helpful. The article [...]

  5 min read Jul 18, 2024
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  Rule of 72: What it is and how to use it

  The Rule of 72 is a mathematical shortcut used to determine the time it takes to double your money.

  4 min read Jul 18, 2024
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  What is financial liquidity?

  Financial liquidity is the ease at which an asset can be converted into cash. Conversely, an asset that is considered illiquid cannot be easily converted into cash or is difficult to trade.

  4 min read Jul 17, 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 are illiquid assets?

  Do you have illiquid assets? See real examples and learn what you can do with them.

  4 min read Jul 15, 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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  The ultimate guide to stock market simulators and virtual trading

  Learn what it’s really like to trade stocks, without the risk.

  7 min read Jul 12, 2024