Coryanne Hicks
Coryanne Hicks is an investing and personal finance journalist specializing in women and millennial investors. Before becoming a full-time journalist in 2016, she was a fully licensed financial professional at Fidelity Investments, where she helped clients make more informed financial decisions every day. She has ghostwritten financial guidebooks and white papers for industry professionals, and even a personal memoir.
In addition to Kiplinger, she’s a regular contributor to U.S. News & World Report, where she was a staff writer for two years, and Insider. Her U.S. News video series on how to start investing at any age won an honorable mention at the 2019 Folio: Eddie & Ozzie awards for best Consumer How-To video. She was also a 2019 SABEW Goldschmidt fellow for business journalists.
She is passionate about improving financial literacy and believes a little education can go a long way. You can connect with her on Twitter, Instagram or her website, CoryanneHicks.com.
Latest articles by Coryanne Hicks
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7 Mistakes to Avoid When You First Start Investing
Investing promises the opportunity to build wealth, but there are plenty of potential pitfalls. Here are seven mistakes to avoid when you first start investing.
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How Do I Gift Stocks?
Making presents of investments can benefit those who receive as well as those who give. Here's how to gift stocks this holiday season.
By Coryanne Hicks
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The 5% Diversification Rule: Your Secret Weapon for Smarter Investing
When it comes to investing, sometimes less is more. Following the 5% Diversification Rule helps you keep a more balanced portfolio.
By Coryanne Hicks
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What the Rich Know About Investing That You Don't
People like Warren Buffett become people like Warren Buffett by following basic rules and being disciplined. Here's how to accumulate real wealth.
By Coryanne Hicks
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Retirement Income Strategies for the Long Haul
Crafting your retirement income plan is more important than ever, given our longer lives and uncertain times. Here's how to fund a comfortable retirement.
By Coryanne Hicks
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The Easiest Asset Allocation Rule
The easiest asset allocation rule is a quick calculation that helps determine how much of your portfolio is in stocks or in bonds. Here's how it works.
By Coryanne Hicks
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How to Roll Over a 401(k) in Five Steps
Here's how to roll over a 401(k) to a traditional IRA, Roth IRA or even to a Roth 401(k).
By Coryanne Hicks
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What Is an Index Fund and Should I Invest in One?
The short answer to "what is an index fund" is that it provides low-cost, broad-based exposure to the stock market. But is it the right way for you to invest?
By Coryanne Hicks
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Buying Gold as an Investment: What to Watch For
Gold is seen as a safe haven, but every investment method carries trade-offs. Here’s how to decide which is right for you.
By Coryanne Hicks
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Alternatives to the Rule of 72
The Rule of 72 is a simple calculation tool for investors to use, but it's not necessarily the most accurate. Here are some more precise options to try.
By Coryanne Hicks
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Investing Freebies: Perks You Get for Owning These Stocks
While the biggest investing returns come over the long term, these companies offer instant gratification for investors with several freebies and perks.
By Coryanne Hicks
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How Digital Platforms Are Changing the Way You Invest in Gold
Investing in gold is easier than ever thanks to digital platforms. Learn how online tools are lowering costs, increasing transparency and making gold accessible to all investors.
By Coryanne Hicks
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What Is a Debt-to-Equity Ratio, and How Do Investors Interpret the Number?
A debt-to-equity ratio is a way to measure a company's financial position. What does the ratio tell us? How do investors use it?
By Coryanne Hicks
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Is It Too Late to Invest in Bitcoin?
The price of the world's No. 1 cryptocurrency recently surpassed $120,000 for the first time. Is it too late to invest in bitcoin?
By Coryanne Hicks
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Recent Market Volatility Offers Valuable Lessons for Investors
Stocks will always rise and fall, but strategic investors can benefit through dollar-cost averaging, rebalancing in down markets and taking the long view.
By Coryanne Hicks
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10 Best Target-Date Fund Families
mutual funds The best target-date funds are a "set it and forget it" approach to your retirement, but which fund family should you trust with your money?
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The Best European Stocks to Buy
European stocks are cheaper than their U.S. counterparts, and there are plenty of high-quality companies to choose from. Here's how you can find them.
By Coryanne Hicks
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5 Father's Day Gift Ideas That Also Make Good Long-Term Investments
Ties are tired. Try these growth-potential gifts instead.
By Coryanne Hicks
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7 Investing Tips for College Grads
Getting a head start on investing can be intimidating for new college graduates, but doing so will pay dividends for their financial health down the road.
By Coryanne Hicks
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5 Mother's Day Gift Ideas That Are Also Good Long-Term Investments
Mother's Day gifts that also serve as long-term investments, where value will grow over time.
By Coryanne Hicks
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5 Steps To Start Investing as a New Mom
investing New moms are often maxed out from a time standpoint, but you can start investing for yourself and your child by following these five simple rules.
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What Is a P/E Ratio and How Do I Use It in Investing?
The price-to-earnings ratio, or P/E ratio, is a tool you can use to measure whether you're getting a good deal on a stock. Here's how it works.
By Coryanne Hicks
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What Is ESG Investing and Is It Right for You?
ESG means investing in a way that considers a company's environmental, social and governance profile. Here's what that means in practice.
By Coryanne Hicks
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How to Spring Clean Your Portfolio
Regular decluttering of our closets allows us to remove what's not working. The same can be done for our investments. Here's how to spring clean your portfolio.
By Coryanne Hicks
