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Bear Markets: 8 Facts You Need to Know
investing All three major indexes are now in a bear market. And while bear markets can be terrifying, they're normal, inevitable and – most importantly – don't last forever.
By Dan Burrows • Last updated
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Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Goes Its Own Way
Foreign Stocks & Emerging Markets This emerging-markets stock fund isn't afraid to stray from the pack.
By Nellie S. Huang • Last updated
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Do I Have to Pay Taxes on Gains From Stocks?
Becoming an Investor If you enjoyed stock market success in 2021, you might owe the IRS. Here's our quick, easy guide to paying taxes on your stock gains.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA • Last updated
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How to Choose a Mutual Fund
mutual funds Investors wanting to build a portfolio will have no shortage of mutual funds at their disposal. And that's one of the biggest problems in choosing just one or two.
By Coryanne Hicks • Published
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7 Common Investing Myths, Debunked
investing The "conventional wisdom" is sometimes anything but. Financial experts dissect seven frequently touted lines of bad advice.
By Coryanne Hicks • Published
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37 Ways to Earn Up to 9% Yields on Your Money
Becoming an Investor Our field guide to income investments of varying dividend yields and interest rates identifies opportunities ranging from ordinary to downright exotic.
By Andrew Tanzer • Published
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Decoding ESG Investing with Ellen Kennedy
Becoming an Investor Environmental, social and governance investing is simpler than it sounds, and has a profitable track record to boot.
By David Muhlbaum • Published
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Dividend Dates: A Beginner's Guide
dividend stocks Everything you need to know about ex-dividend dates, dividend announcements and other parts of the dividend calendar.
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA • Published
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Double Your ESG Impact With Funds Tied to Charities
Financial Planning A growing number of funds donate directly to causes you might care about. Are they good investments?
By Ellen Kennedy • Published