When economic times get tough or international conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine War throw the markets for a loop, investors often turn to gold as a safe haven. With inflation spiking and the stock market trading well below its highs, some investors are looking for a safe asset that has a proven track record of … Read more
Dividend Aristocrats are a special category of dividend-paying stocks with a long track record of making – and increasing – their payouts. Because of their stable and rising payouts, a collection of these dividend dynamos can form the basis of a lucrative income-paying portfolio. Here’s what Dividend Aristocrats are and why they may be just … Read more
You can’t predict the future, but you can try to predict — or hedge against — how much certain goods will cost when they arrive. A futures contract obligates a buyer to take delivery of a good, or commodity, on a specific date. On the other end of the contract is a seller who is … Read more
Coinbase and Robinhood are two of the most popular places to trade cryptocurrencies, but which one is better for you? The answer depends on your needs, especially on how much crypto trading you intend to do and the costs you’re willing to pay. Coinbase and Robinhood may appeal to different kinds of traders, though there’s … Read more
Crypto.com is going to be a good fit for cryptocurrency traders who are looking to trade one of the widest selections of cryptocurrencies in the industry. You’ll be able to trade well beyond the most popular cryptocurrencies, with more than 250 available. It will all be available to you through a slick mobile app that … Read more
Fidelity Investments and TD Ameritrade are two of the most popular online discount brokerages, and each regularly scores well in reviews of the best brokers. In fact, Fidelity and TD Ameritrade both earned the highest overall marks in our 2021 review of major online brokers. Fidelity is a great choice for customer support, research and … Read more
Update Nov. 11, 2022: FTX, the parent company of FTX.US, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as of Nov. 11, 2022. According to the company (as of Nov. 10), account withdrawals from FTX.US are still live, but trading may be halted in a few days, so the company advises clients to close any positions that … Read more
Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency that’s encountered some wild swings in its price since it was first introduced in 2009. It’s been a roller coaster ride, especially in the last few years, and many traders have plunged into bitcoins, with some having made millions, while others have suffered great losses. If you’re considering this decentralized version … Read more
If you’re not an expert in money matters, choosing a financial advisor to manage your money life can be a tough decision. It’s almost impossible to know every financial arena well because they can be so specialized. Estate planning is completely different from picking the right investments, for example. Managing a portfolio is different from … Read more
Thomas Barwick/Getty Images Financial advice can be a bit of a Catch-22 — you often need it when money is tight, but financial advisors usually charge fees for their services. And because money is tight, you may not be able to afford that cost. Fortunately, there are many ways you can find financial advice that … Read more