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Direct Indexing
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Direct Indexing

Larry E. Swedroe | April 20, 2022

Index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) revolutionized investing by providing a simple way to get instant diversification. Now, brokerage firms…

Investing in Energy Stocks in Today’s Volatile World
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Investing in Energy Stocks in Today’s Volatile World

Elliott Gue | April 15, 2022

The death of fossil-fuel companies has been greatly exaggerated. For much of the last decade, oil-and-natural-gas stocks were on life…

Next Fast-Growing Market – India
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Next Fast-Growing Market – India

Neena Mishra, CFA | April 6, 2022

For investors who want to diversify in fast-growing markets beyond the US, China has been the obvious choice. But the…

Create Your Own Target-Date Fund
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Create Your Own Target-Date Fund

Paul Merriman | April 3, 2022

About 40 million Americans have invested in target-date funds (TDFs), those ready-made, all-weather portfolios of stock and bond funds that…

Invest in High-End Collectibles with Fractional Shares
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Invest in High-End Collectibles with Fractional Shares

Michael Fox-Rabinovitz, CFA | March 1, 2022

Want to own an original Declaration of Independence? A vintage Ferrari? A Warhol silkscreen? Now you can own a piece of a high- priced collectible by buying fractional shares.

Best IPOs For 2022
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Best IPOs For 2022

Hilary Kramer | February 15, 2022

The year 2021 marked the strongest for initial public offerings (IPOs) in US history, with more than 1,000 companies going…

Spot a Treasure In Your Pocket Change
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Spot a Treasure In Your Pocket Change

Scott A. Travers | February 13, 2022

Before you toss your pocket change in a jar, check them carefully for these characteristics. You may have a valuable coin!

Companies That Still Manufacture Things Here
The Economy

Companies That Still Manufacture Things Here

Charis Brown | February 13, 2022

Do you prefer to buy American-made products? Here are 33 companies that still manufacture their products in the US.

What to Do With the Big-Tech Stocks in Your Portfolio
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What to Do With the Big-Tech Stocks in Your Portfolio

Matthew J. Moberg | February 13, 2022

Big Tech rules the world. But will Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Microsoft—all now nearly trillion-dollar-plus companies that thrived during…

The Outlook for Bonds in 2022… and the Best Bond Funds Now
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The Outlook for Bonds in 2022… and the Best Bond Funds Now

Robert M. Brinker, CFS | February 1, 2022

For the past decade, bonds have dodged a bear market. Has their luck finally run out? The bond market faced…

Navigate 2022 With These Funds
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Navigate 2022 With These Funds

Janet M. Brown | January 15, 2022

Good economic news, robust corporate profits and massive cash on the sidelines mean that stocks could see a fourth year…

What’s Ahead for the Post-Pandemic Economy?
The Economy

What’s Ahead for the Post-Pandemic Economy?

Allen Sinai, PhD | January 2, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic is likely history as far as the US economy and financial markets are concerned. So says renowned…

Investing in the Next Big Thing
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Investing in the Next Big Thing

David Mazza | December 15, 2021

Wouldn’t it be great if you had purchased Bitcoin when it was selling for $320 instead of $32,000? Or in…

The Hottest Career Paths Don’t Require College
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The Hottest Career Paths Don’t Require College

Stacy Whitehouse | December 14, 2021

Students, parents even adults considering midlife career changes may want to consider "career and technical education” by attending a trade, technical or vocational program.

Profit from Pokemon
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Profit from Pokemon

Charlie Hurlocker | November 14, 2021

The value of old Pokémon cards featuring beloved Japanese fantasy characters has soared recently. Tips to evaluate and sell your Pokémon cards…