Investing
wera Rodsawang/GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Options can be a blast, allowing you to make many times your money in a…
If you’re wondering how to invest in the financial sector, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a simple way to…
Xinhua News Agency/Contributor/Getty Images Stock market volatility can pop up at any time, potentially causing portfolio losses when you least…
Key takeaways Treasury bonds are government securities that pay a fixed interest rate every six months. A Treasury bond’s…
Key takeaways Compound interest refers to the returns that you earn on interest. The impact of it grows significantly over…
Key takeaways The IRS allows you to deduct capital losses on a stock or other investments from your taxable income.…
Key takeaways To use the rule, divide 72 by your interest rate to estimate how many years it’ll take to…
Gold hit an all-time high this week, reaching $3,819 per ounce — and, for the first time in half a…
Key takeaways A 401(k) loan may help you access money from your retirement plan, but they’re not always available. A…
Key takeaways The SIPC is a federally mandated, private nonprofit organization that helps protect securities and cash in brokerage accounts…
Shannon Fagan/Getty Images Key takeaways Hostile takeovers often begin as friendly offers. The acquiring company may make an offer to…
Key takeaways A portfolio line of credit allows you to borrow money against your investments, similar to other types of…