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M1 Finance Review 2024: Is it the Right Investing Platform for You?

Thinking of investing with M1 Finance? Our in-depth review will help you better understand the automated investing platform. Learn more.

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What Are the 401(k) Contribution Limits for 2024? All You Need to Know

The limits for 2024 are higher than those for 2023 because the IRS adjusts them for inflation and cost of living increases every year. Plans can be more complicated than they seem. Read on to learn more.

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What is FIRE Movement: Financial Independence, Retire Early?

Learn how you can take control of how you spend your time and money—and stop working sooner—with the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement.

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Which States Don’t Tax Retirement Income?

State taxes are a consideration when deciding where to live after you retire. Find out which states don’t tax retirement income.

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Yieldstreet Review 2024: Not for Beginners, But A Solid Choice for Accredited Investors

Yieldstreet allows everyday investors to get in on alternative asset classes such as art, real estate, and venture capital—typically the domain of high-net-worth investors.

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Best States to Retire to in 2024

The best state to retire in depends on your personal needs, but choosing states with low living costs and a high senior population can make things easier.

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How to Invest $50K: 11 Proven Strategies

If you have $50,000 to invest, you have plenty of options, from low-risk CDs and Treasurys to alternative investments with higher risks and potential rewards.

Public App Review

Public App Review 2024: Pros, Cons, What Could Be Improved

The Public app has a lot going for it, but experienced investors will be underwhelmed. And that’s OK—Public doesn’t claim to be the most well-rounded choice.

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How to Become An Accredited Investor?

Here’s what to know about accredited investors, how to become one, and the types of assets you can invest in once you have this status.

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Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) 2024: Definition, Calculation, and Implications

Newly revised tax laws require you to take money from your retirement accounts once you turn 73. By calculating your RMD, you’ll avoid a tax pitfall.

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What Are The Different Types of Stocks Available to Investors?

There are numerous different types of stock investors can choose from, including common, preferred, international, growth, income, and value stocks.

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How to Plan for Retirement: 5 Steps

Retirement planning takes some effort, but the sooner you get started, the more flexibility you'll have later in life.

Coast FIRE

What Is Coast FIRE?

Coast FIRE is a strategy that involves saving enough to generate sufficient future retirement income, then working to pay current expenses before “coasting” into retirement.

mutual fund expense ratio

What Is a Mutual Fund Expense Ratio and What Is a Good One?

Buried deep in your investment funds are costs known as expense ratios. If you understand what they are and how to minimize them, you can improve your investment performance dramatically.

Dividend king

Dividend Kings List 2024: The Most Elite Group of Dividend-Paying Stocks

A dividend king is a stock that has increased its shareholder dividends for at least 50 years in a row. Learn more about this exclusive group of stocks and how to invest.

What is a Dividend Reinvestment Plan

What is a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP)?

A dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP) lets you accumulate more shares of the same company over time, generating higher potential long-term returns due to the power of compounding.

How to Check Your 401(k) Balance

How to Check Your 401(k) Balance?

Trying to check your 401(k) balance with a former employer, but you haven’t been there in years? Here are some tips to help you out.

S&P 500

What Is The S&P 500?

Is the S&P 500 the best gauge of the U.S. stock market? We take a deep dive into how it works and how to invest in it.

Best Index Funds

10 Best Index Funds for 2024

Index funds bundle a basket of securities into a single investment offering steady, low-cost growth. Learn more.

401k and ira

Can You Have a 401(k) and an IRA?

You can have a 401(k) and an IRA, and contribute to both in the same year, most of the time. Learn more about the pros and cons of each—and their contribution limits—here.

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