Investing

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  What is a portfolio manager?

  Portfolio managers: What they do and how to become one.

  2 min read Oct 19, 2023
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  Young Americans remain optimistic on retirement, try to avoid fate of older generations

  With smart planning, young Americans can vastly improve their financial security.

  6 min read Oct 19, 2023
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  Best investments to own coming out of a recession

  Many investors are considering what to invest in if a recession does arrive.

  8 min read Oct 18, 2023
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  What is a fiduciary bond?

  Understanding fiduciary bonds: Purpose, cost and types.

  4 min read Oct 17, 2023
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  What are commodities?

  Think oil, wheat and gold.

  4 min read Oct 16, 2023
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  What is an American depositary receipt (ADR)?

  ADRs can help you with diversification.

  3 min read Oct 16, 2023
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  Do I need a divorce financial advisor?

  Here’s how a divorce financial advisor can help you avoid costly mistakes.

  4 min read Oct 06, 2023
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  Think you’re getting bad advice from a financial advisor? Here’s what to watch out for

  Safeguard your money by avoiding bad advice from advisors.

  6 min read Oct 06, 2023
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  What is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC)?

  SPACs are used to raise money for IPOs.

  6 min read Oct 06, 2023
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  What is growth investing?

  This type of investing can have higher returns, but it’s often more volatile.

  3 min read Oct 03, 2023
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  Check on your investments in under 5 minutes

  Here are simple ways to check if your investments are on track.

  3 min read Sep 26, 2023
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  What is a Schedule K-1?

  Here’s what to know about this tax form.

  3 min read Sep 19, 2023
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  What are qualified dividends?

  Qualified dividends are taxed at a more favorable rate.

  3 min read Sep 01, 2023
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  The OTC markets: A beginner’s guide to over-the-counter trading

  OTC markets offer the chance to find hidden gems, but the potential to be stuck in a scam stock.

  4 min read Aug 31, 2023
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  6 common reasons your investments may trigger an IRS audit

  And what investors can do if they’re contacted by the IRS.

  7 min read Aug 25, 2023
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  Ratings methodology for best financial advisors

  How Bankrate chooses the best financial advisors

  1 min read Aug 25, 2023
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  9 in 10 Gen Z investors were active due to inflation or interest rates: Why that’s bad news – and good

  Increased buying activity may lead to higher long-term returns – if investors are doing it right.

  5 min read Aug 21, 2023
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  What is EBITDA and how is it valuable?

  EBITDA is used in a variety of ways by different stakeholders in a business.

  3 min read Aug 17, 2023
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  What are capital assets?

  Here’s more about capital assets, why they’re important and how they’re taxed.

  5 min read Aug 16, 2023
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  What is a fund of funds?

  This type of investment can help with portfolio diversification, but may come with a high fee.

  3 min read Aug 08, 2023