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Investments

Real estate can help diversify your investments. These funds offer a convenient solution.

These are the best ETFS for investing in real estate, Vanguard, SPDRs, and Invesco REIT ETFS. Our top REIT ETFs target high yield and high dividends, international REITS and more.  

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The Best REIT ETFs of 2024

Real estate can help diversify your investments. These funds offer a convenient solution

Social Security

Do You Get Social Security Payments in a Government Shutdown?

How government benefits, including social security, disability benefits and unemployment benefits are impacted by a government shutdown.

Do You Get Social Security Checks in a Government Shutdown?

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Get Social Security checks? Here’s what a government shutdown could mean for you.

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This mental shortcut can help you estimate compound interest

“Understanding compounding is huge,” says wealth manager, Andrew Briggs. “That’s why I think the rule could be so helpful.”

What is the Rule of 72?

Bond prices have been hit hard—and that means there may be opportunities.

Here are the best fixed-income ETFs for safety and high yield from companies like Vanguard, Fidelity, BlackRock’s IShares and more

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Bond prices have been beaten down. But for new investors that may be a buying opportunity.

The Best Bond ETFs of 2023 

Bond prices have been hit hard—and that means there may be opportunities

Overwhelmed by Vanguard’s menu of index funds? Here’s the small handful you really need to build a well-rounded portfolio.

Here is a list of the best Vanguard ETFs, including stock, bond and international funds.

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The Best Vanguard ETFs

Overwhelmed by Vanguard’s menu of index funds? Here’s the small handful you really need to build a well-rounded portfolio

Stocks that pay quarterly dividends can help protect your portfolio from rocky markets—and inflation.

Our picks for high dividend ETFs, dividend aristocrats and more. Best overall dividend ETF: Vanguard High Dividend Yield (VYM).

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Best Dividend ETFs of 2024

Stocks that pay quarterly dividends can help protect your portfolio from rocky markets—and inflation

Retirement

The IRS released new retirement account contribution limits—here’s how much more you can save.

Here Are the 401(k) and IRA Contribution Limits for 2024. Are You Saving Enough?

The IRS released 401(k) and IRA contribution limits for 2024. For employer sponsored plans, including 401(k)s the 2024 contribution limits will jump to $23,000.

IRS Released 401(k) and IRA Contribution Limits for 2024

Maxing out your retirement account now can mean a secure retirement.

Are You Saving Enough? Here Are the New 401(k) Limits

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The IRS released new retirement account contribution limits—here’s how much more you can put away

Owning small amounts of gold alongside stocks and bonds can help diversify your investment portfolio

Our guide to buying Gold ETFs, gold coins, gold stocks and more. Learn if gold is a good investment for you.

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ETFs “are the easiest way for investors to gain exposure to gold,” says Morningstar analyst Jon Mills.

How to Buy Gold

The size of your checks will depend on your earnings and retirement age.

How much Social Security you get in retirement will depend on your average earnings, how long you worked and your age when you start taking your benefits. In 2024, the average payment will reach $1,906. 

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Here’s how to estimate how much Social Security you’ll get.

How Much Social Security Will I Get?

The size of your checks will depend on your earnings and retirement age

Reaching your financial goals is easy if you follow these key steps

Reaching your financial goals is easy with our 10-step guide on how to easily start investing in mutual funds and ETFs.

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You need to first identify what you’re investing for, says financial planner Tricia Rosen.

How to Invest in Mutual Funds 

Experts describe contributing to a 401(k) as “kind of a no-brainer.”

How Much Should I Contribute to My 401(k)?

401k contribution guide, including 401k contribution limits 2023 and what percent you should contribute at different ages. 

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Experts describe contributing to a 401(k) as “kind of a no-brainer,” but knowing how much to contribute can be trickier. 

Experts describe contributing to a 401(k) as “kind of a no-brainer”

When interest rates rise, bond funds suffer. We asked financial advisors if moving money now is a good call.

Should I Ditch Bonds for Money-Market Funds or CDs?

Cash vehicles like money-market funds, CDs and savings accounts are yielding 5%, which is better than bonds. Which is a better investment?

Should I Sell Bonds to Buy Money-Market Funds or CDs?

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While bonds have been sucking wind, there are lots of attractive alternatives out there.

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This hot investment strategy promises to lower your tax bill. Is it worthwhile?

Is direct indexing worth it? Here is how direct indexing can work to lower your capital gains tax bill. 

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Direct indexing promises to lower your tax bill. Here’s how it really works.