Becoming an Investor
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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
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The Future of Certified Financial Planners with Kamila Elliott
Becoming an Investor CFPs will tell you (and we’d agree) that not all financial advice is the same. We talk with the chair of the CFP Board about what she’s doing to preserve her organization’s brand and extend its reach. Also, the right way to file your tax returns for free.
By David Muhlbaum Published
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Whatever Happened to Peer-to-Peer Lending?
Becoming an Investor While individuals can still invest in loans to consumers, most digital credit is underwritten by larger funding sources.
By Elaine Silvestrini Published
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