Investing

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Should You “Sell in May and Go Away?”

If you follow investing topics on social media, you’ve probably heard more than a few “finfluencers” talk about “selling in May and going away.” It’s

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How Much Can I Afford to Invest?

Your paycheck is hard-earned, so it’s important to know how much of it to invest and where. But if you have lots of bills or

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What Are Alternative Investments?

When you think about investing, the first thing that comes to mind is probably stocks and bonds. But these aren’t the only things you can

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Mutual Fund Investing for Beginners

You’ve probably heard that you should start investing in mutual funds. But when you try to look them up, you may realize that advice isn’t

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