Investing

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Investing Basics

How to invest in stocks

Learn how to get started investing in stocks regardless of how much money you have.

12 min read

Financial advisor vs. accountant

When to hire a financial advisor or accountant.

3 min read

Savings bond guide

Savings bonds are safe and easy to buy, but you can earn higher interest income elsewhere.

6 min read

Call options: Learn the basics

How does a call option work and why would someone buy one?

7 min read

Latest Articles

Investing in the Black community

How to invest in Black-owned businesses.

9 min read Feb 28, 2024
What is forex trading?

Forex trading may sound complex, but we’ll show you what you need to know to get started.

5 min read Feb 19, 2024
What is the gray market for securities?

Here are key situations where the gray market is used for securities trading.

3 min read Feb 16, 2024
Pre-market trading: What it is and how it works

Need to get your stock or ETF trades in before the opening bell? Here’s what to know about pre-market trading.

4 min read Feb 09, 2024
What is a reverse stock split?

Here’s how a reverse split works and why some companies do them.

3 min read Feb 09, 2024
What is idiosyncratic risk?

How to mitigate the idiosyncratic risk in your portfolio.

3 min read Feb 09, 2024
Investing in emerging technologies in 2024

This handy guide covers some of the emerging technologies that should be on your radar.

5 min read Feb 09, 2024
What is the U.S. Dollar Index?

This index says a lot of about the strength of the dollar. Here’s what investors should know.

3 min read Feb 07, 2024
What is risk tolerance and why is it important?

Your risk tolerance plays a crucial role in your game plan for growing your money.

5 min read Jan 29, 2024
What Warren Buffett thinks about AI and investing

How will AI impact investors? Here’s what Warren Buffett has said.

3 min read Jan 26, 2024
What are penny stocks and are they a good investment?

These low-priced stocks are highly speculative, and include some of the market’s smallest companies.

5 min read Jan 25, 2024
The 60/40 portfolio is back — but did it ever really leave?

The 60/40 portfolio is back — back again.

4 min read Jan 19, 2024
Market capitalization: What it is and how to calculate it

Market capitalization is important for making informed decisions, managing expectations and building a portfolio.

4 min read Jan 19, 2024
4 mistakes REIT investors should avoid

REITs are on the rise. Here’s what you should know before investing.

3 min read Jan 19, 2024
Feeling left behind by the economy, younger Americans are charting a different course for building wealth — sometimes at their own risk

Many young adults feel they’ve had a harder time growing wealth than their parents.

11 min read Jan 18, 2024
5 secrets to successful dividend investing

Here are some of the secrets to successfully investing in dividend stocks.

5 min read Jan 12, 2024
4 benefits of investing in balanced funds

Just buy one investment, and your portfolio will be diversified – and you’ll gain all the benefits.

3 min read Jan 12, 2024
Investing vs. speculating: What’s the difference?

Know the difference so you don’t put all your money in speculative assets while thinking you are investing.

4 min read Jan 12, 2024
Are financial advisor fees tax deductible?

Here’s how investors can still lower their tax bill.

3 min read Jan 11, 2024
What is a hostile takeover?

Everything investors should know about hostile takeovers and how companies defend against them.

4 min read Jan 08, 2024