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What Is an IRA? Pros and Cons

IRAs were created by the government to give individuals a tax-advantaged retirement savings option not tied to a person’s employer. Read on to find out more about how they work and pros/cons.

Dayana Yochim

What Is a 401(k)? Pros and Cons

A 401(k) is an employer-sponsored retirement plan offered by companies to the employees who work there. Read more and find out about their pros and cons.

Dayana Yochim

What Is a Retirement Account?

A retirement account has special features that make it easier to grow your savings for the future. And by “special features,” we mean tax benefits. Here's what to know.

Andrea Coombes

5 Questions to Help You Choose the Best Retirement Plan

In the seemingly endless list of retirement account choices, choosing the best type of retirement account comes down to these five key questions.

Dayana Yochim

How to Save for Retirement

This article answers key questions about saving for retirement — which accounts to use, how much to put there, and what comes next.

Dayana Yochim

Investing for Retirement: A How-To Guide

If the idea of figuring out how to invest your retirement savings gives you a sense of anxiety, my guide to investing for retirement offers some no-brainer approaches.

Andrea Coombes

What Is the Best Investment for Retirement?

The best investment for retirement can be as simple as one low-cost target-date mutual fund, your ideal strategy will depend on what type of investor you are.

Andrea Coombes

How Do I Open a Roth IRA?

Opening this type of tax-advantaged retirement account is not only smart — it's easy. Here's how.

Andrea Coombes

IRA Education

How Do I Open a Roth IRA?

Opening this type of tax-advantaged retirement account is not only smart — it's easy. Here's how.

Andrea Coombes

How Much Does It Cost to Open an IRA?

In general, you don’t have to pay a cent to open an IRA. But once you’ve got your account up and running, you might run into various fees and costs. Here's what to look for.

Andrea Coombes

IRA vs. 401(k): The Best Way to Use Each Account

IRAs and 401(k)s are valuable tools for retiring, but there are notable differences in how they work. Read my guide to discover the differences between IRAs and 401(k)s.

Dayana Yochim

What Is an IRA? Pros and Cons

IRAs were created by the government to give individuals a tax-advantaged retirement savings option not tied to a person’s employer. Read on to find out more about how they work and pros/cons.

Dayana Yochim

Best IRA Accounts of 2024

I reviewed and rated 17 top online brokers and focused on their fees and available retirement account options.

Dayana Yochim

Best Rollover IRAs of October 2024

The best brokers for a rollover IRA include Fidelity, Charles Schwab, and E*TRADE – check out my guide to the best rollover IRA brokers to learn more.

Andrea Coombes

Best Roth IRA Accounts of October 2024

Here are my picks for the best Roth IRA Accounts, based on hands-on testing of brokers with low fees, low-cost investments, and retirement planning tools.

Andrea Coombes

Other Educational Articles

Top 10 TikTok Finance Influencers

Join me as I introduce you to the TikTok Finfluencers who've mastered the art of simplifying finance for all. This is the ultimate list of accounts you should follow, whether you're just starting out or already a stock market pro.

Jessica Inskip

Trading Psychology: The 14 Stages of Investor Emotions

A common market psychology cycle exists that shines light on how emotions evolve and effect our decisions. By understanding the stages of this cycle, we can tame the emotional roller coaster.

Blain Reinkensmeyer

Dan Zanger Review 2024

Full Dan Zanger review including newsletter testimonials, stock pick returns, and info on his World Record 29,233% portfolio return in a single year.

Blain Reinkensmeyer

Mark Minervini Master Trader Workshop Review 2024

The primary goal of Mark Minervini's Master Trader Workshop was to break down Mark's personal approach to the market, starting from a broad scope and by the end focusing on the intricate details.

Blain Reinkensmeyer

What Is Asset Allocation?

Asset allocation may sound complex, but it’s actually a straightforward idea: It’s how you divide your money among different types of investments. Here's why considering allocation is key to investing success.

Andrea Coombes

What Is a Bond?

A bond is a loan that pays bondholders interest and principal. Here's how they work.

Sam Levine, CFA, CMT

What Is a Mutual Fund?

Mutual funds are a great and simple way for investors to build a diversified investment portfolio. Here's what to know about them.

Andrea Coombes

What Is an ETF?

With one share of an ETF, you can gain access to the entire stock market or a specific sector, such as tech stocks or health-care stocks. Here's how they work.

Andrea Coombes

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How to Trade Futures

Check out our guide to getting started with futures trading to learn about futures contracts, common futures strategies, and the best way to get started as a futures trader.

Andrew Rocco      October 03, 2024

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What Is a 401(k)? Pros and Cons

A 401(k) is an employer-sponsored retirement plan offered by companies to the employees who work there. Read more and find out about their pros and cons.

Dayana Yochim      October 03, 2024

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What Is Asset Allocation?

Asset allocation may sound complex, but it’s actually a straightforward idea: It’s how you divide your money among different types of investments. Here's why considering allocation is key to investing success.

Andrea Coombes      October 03, 2024

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Trading vs. Investing: What You Should Know

In the world of investing, everybody is a trader and an investor. But there are some key differences between trading and investing, and understanding those differences can help you clarify where you stand, and what your overall investment goals are.

Andrea Coombes      October 03, 2024

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Investing for Retirement: A How-To Guide

If the idea of figuring out how to invest your retirement savings gives you a sense of anxiety, my guide to investing for retirement offers some no-brainer approaches.

Andrea Coombes      October 03, 2024

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IRA vs. 401(k): The Best Way to Use Each Account

IRAs and 401(k)s are valuable tools for retiring, but there are notable differences in how they work. Read my guide to discover the differences between IRAs and 401(k)s.

Dayana Yochim      October 03, 2024

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How to Invest: 2024 Beginner's Guide

Investing is different than trading: It's about the long-term view. This guide is specifically about how to invest in the stock market as a beginner.

Blain Reinkensmeyer      October 03, 2024

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How Much Does It Cost to Open an IRA?

In general, you don’t have to pay a cent to open an IRA. But once you’ve got your account up and running, you might run into various fees and costs. Here's what to look for.

Andrea Coombes      October 03, 2024

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Best Way to Invest: 5 Steps to Get Started in 2024

The first step to investing is figuring out exactly why you want to do it. We’ll help you figure out that why, plus give you the tools and know-how to get started investing, all in five quick steps.

Andrea Coombes      October 03, 2024

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5 Investing Concepts Everyone Should Know

A lot of the mystery about investing has to do with how people talk about it. Knowing some of the key words and phrases can help you be a better investor.

Andrea Coombes      October 03, 2024

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