Are you one of the 56% of Americans who own stocks? It’s the vehicle of choice for dividend investing, yet far too many investors don’t know what dividend investing is. And if you aren’t familiar with dividend investing, you’re missing out on an opportunity to grow your money even further. Here’s a look at dividend […]
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Once the purview of niche hobbyists and the tinfoil hat crowd, cryptocurrency has become increasingly popular among everyday investors. In fact, 13% of Americans invested in cryptocurrency in 2020, and China pivoted away from a crypto crackdown to call Bitcoin a legitimate investment alternative. But for alternative investors, cryptocurrencies pose some interesting questions. For example: […]
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These days, if you’ve spent any time in alternative investment (or even regular investment, for that matter) it seems like all anyone can talk about is cryptocurrency. And hey, there’s a lot to be excited about. After all, China recently took a progressive investment step by calling bitcoin an investment alternative, a sign that the […]
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The art market has become one of the newest investment crazes recently. Painting and sculpture collectors frequently buy new pieces and add them to their investment collections. It can be tricky to know what to invest in, so you need to have done your research or know someone who is well attuned to the art […]
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Investing in your 60s is much different than investing when you’re younger. This is in part because you’re going to need that money a lot sooner than a young person would. Investing wisely can be a great way to supplement Social Security benefits and other income streams. But that fact also makes retirement investing a […]
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Although the S&P 500 has historically returned roughly 10% annually over the last century, the markets rarely move in a straight line. In fact, despite the long term trends there have been plenty of down years (and decades) sprinkled throughout. And it’s these economic recession periods that test the mettle of all investors. Investing during […]
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For millions of working Americans, a traditional or Roth IRA account is the answer for their retirement savings. These accounts offer more freedom than employer-sponsored retirement plans, such as a 401(k) or 403(b), and are more flexible than defined benefit plans like a pension. If you’re looking to plan for your financial future, opening an […]
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Got $100k burning a hole in your savings account? Hey, windfalls happen—when you sell your house, for instance. And when they do, there’s no reason why you can’t put that six figures to good use. After all, why leave all that money to burn a hole in your bank account when you could grow it […]
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Since the first security of its kind was created in the early 1990s, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been among the most popular investment vehicles for investors from all walks of life. Need proof? As of 2018, there were nearly $4.7 trillion in assets under management in ETFs worldwide. Considering the fact that the global market […]
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Your stocks are down and your stress level is high. But, whether you should sell or ride it out depends on a number of different factors. Cutting your losses short can save you in the long-run, or it could not. It’s questions like these that so-called stop-loss orders are designed to address. What is a […]
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You may not think too much about selling an investment asset when you first buy it. After all, you need it to accumulate value. But when you’re trying to get rid of an asset to capitalize on a moment or minimize a loss, liquidity should be the most important factor on your mind. And for […]
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