Investing

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Do You Need a Financial Planner? 

Investing and planning for retirement has changed a lot — mostly for the better.  Instead of paying fees and expense ratios, you can now invest

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Common Investing Mistakes to Avoid

Most people know that investing in the stock market is the key to building wealth. But, like with any other skill, there’s a right way

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What Is Fractional Trading?

Buying stocks can be expensive. One share of Apple, for example, is over $200 as of this writing. A share of Microsoft is over $400.

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REITs 101: A Guide for Beginner Investors

Buying real estate can be expensive. From down payments to taxes, repairs, and inspections, you might need $50,000 just to get started in today’s market.

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