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Saving for Retirement

Learn how much you may need to retire, how tax-advantaged retirement accounts work, and more

Plan your retirement

Roth IRA Conversion and Taxes

How to make the most of a Roth IRA conversion.

August 12, 2024 • Rob Williams

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Starting a 401(k) in Your 20s

Retirement may seem far away, but starting to save in a 401(k) in your 20s is one of the best things you can do for your future self. Here's why.

July 12, 2024

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Measuring Portfolio Performance

The Sortino ratio focuses only on the downside risk of a portfolio, which is what short-term investors may want if they've got a short-term goal. The higher the Sortino ratio, the better the risk-adjusted return.

June 27, 2024

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4 SECURE 2.0 Act Takeaways

The sweeping new law will continue to be implemented over the next few years. Here are four areas in which your retirement savings could benefit.

March 08, 2024

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Benefits of Investing Your HSA

Health savings accounts (HSAs) are for more than just routine medical expenses. By investing a portion of your account, you can potentially grow your funds tax-free.

February 28, 2024

Prioritize your finances

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7 Common Car Buying Mistakes

Buying on emotion is just one potential car-buying pitfall. Here are seven other common mistakes and what you can do to avoid them.

August 14, 2024

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Weighing Insurance Options

Insurance offers not just downside protection but also financial stability. Here's a look at the costs and considerations of several types of insurance coverage.

May 17, 2024

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My Early Money Lessons

One of the greatest gifts a parent can give their children is a foundation of financial wellness. Gather your kids around the kitchen table and start talking about money.

April 24, 2024

Learn investing basics

What's Dollar-Cost Averaging?

Investing set amounts at regular intervals over time—also known as dollar-cost averaging—can help you manage timing risk and stick to your long-term plan.

September 26, 2024

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Fully Paid Securities Lending

With fully paid lending, shareholders receive income for loaning out shares. Investors who borrow shares can use them to sell short, cast votes, or ensure that trades clear.

September 17, 2024

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Scary Headlines and Your Money

Do scary headlines make you want to get out of the market? Rather than react emotionally, consider this 3-step plan to help protect your money from the news and noise.

September 09, 2024

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Stock Buybacks: 2024 & Beyond

Stock buybacks have boomed in recent years. With corporate cash flows remaining high and potential rate cuts from the Fed, the trend appears set to continue.

September 06, 2024

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Limitations of Market Indexes

How stock market indexes are calculated can skew their data. Learn about index limitations, using indexes effectively, and other tools that might help with investment decisions.

September 03, 2024

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Understanding analyst ratings

Research analysts assign buy, sell, hold, and other ratings to stocks in their reports. What do these stock ratings mean, and how can you use them?

August 20, 2024

Automate your investing

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Portfolio Management

What's Dollar-Cost Averaging?

Robo Advice

Robo-Advisors and Emotions

Manage your portfolio

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Fully Paid Securities Lending

With fully paid lending, shareholders receive income for loaning out shares. Investors who borrow shares can use them to sell short, cast votes, or ensure that trades clear.

September 17, 2024

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Scary Headlines and Your Money

Do scary headlines make you want to get out of the market? Rather than react emotionally, consider this 3-step plan to help protect your money from the news and noise.

September 09, 2024

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How to Hedge a Correction

How to use S&P 500 put options for temporary downside portfolio protection when concerns over an event-driven sell-off are elevated.

July 16, 2024

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The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision.

All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions. Data contained herein from third-party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness or reliability cannot be guaranteed.

Examples provided are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be reflective of results you can expect to achieve.

Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.