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Retirement

Want to Retire Early? Start Saving Now

The Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) concept is a unique approach to retirement. Learn how it works.
If you're not comfortable giving up some creature comforts, FIRE might not be the right approach for you.
Debt

What Should You Do if Interest Rates Rise?

From locking in low rates to navigating the markets, it helps to get advice on rising interest rates.
If you’re worried about rising rates impacting your investments or 401(k), consider the fact that rising interest rates are often a sign of an expanding economy.
Savings

What to Do With an Inheritance

Keep these options in mind when making decisions about your inheritance.
When you're wondering what to do with inheritance money, keep in mind that you don't need to put it all in one place.
Investing

How Wall Street Impacts Your Financial Life

Learn how stock market fluctuations can affect your day-to-day finances.
You probably don't need to watch for stock market changes hour by hour or day to day.
Retirement

Options for Your 401(k) During a Recession

Learn what you can do with your 401(k) during a recession so you can make smart decisions.
It's best not to make knee-jerk decisions based on the events of a single day or even a whole quarter.
Investing

Looking to Support Black-Owned Businesses? Here's Where to Start

From donating to lending your time, you can promote and help Black businesses in several ways.
Shopping at and purchasing from Black-owned businesses is one of the most effective ways to make an immediate impact.
Investing

Investment Types You Should Know

There's a wide variety of investments you can use to put your money to work for you.
Here are 10 types of investments you may want to consider as you put together your strategy.
Retirement

Investing for Retirement

You may not consider yourself wealthy, but you could have more wealth than you think.
The key to successfully investing for retirement is optimizing your assets for the future.
Investing

Should You Invest in Real Estate Investment Trusts?

Real estate investment trusts provide a useful entry to real estate investing.
Real estate investment trusts are companies that develop and run income-producing properties.
Investing

Stocks or Bonds: Which Makes Sense for You?

Here's how to find the right investment for all your different financial goals.
Bonds are typically a more stable, predictable investment than stocks.
Investing

How to Start Investing

These tips will teach you how to get started with investing, even as a complete beginner.
It's important not to put all your investment eggs in one basket.
Investing

Myths of Diversified Investments 

Diversifying correctly means your investments won't all react the same way to market events. 
Just like any good thing, it's possible to overdiversify or to make mistakes in your strategy. 
Investing

An Investment Pro Working for You

A portfolio manager can help make the most of your savings as you work toward your financial goals.
Historically, portfolio managers generate the types of returns that are helpful in achieving goals of any scope.
Retirement

How to Choose Between a Roth IRA or 401(k)

Roth IRAs and 401(k)s can both be great accounts for growing your retirement savings.
Roth IRAs and 401(k)s offer significant tax benefits, but they do so in different ways.
Investing

Taking Stock Market Volatility in Stride

Wall Street occasionally experiences increased market volatility. So how should you react?
Investing based on long-term strategy and goals will help you see the best returns.
Investing

What's Your Risk Tolerance?

Risk tolerance is the most important factor in deciding where to put your money.
You can't build a workable investment portfolio until you know your risk tolerance.

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