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Investing
Investing in the stock market can be intimidating. The vast sea of options and the ever-changing market conditions make it difficult to know where to start. ETFs, or exchange-traded funds, are set out to change all of that. These intuitive investment options deliver low-cost investment opportunities to Americans looking to diversify their portfolio in a […]
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Investing
In response to the economic impact from the Coronavirus concerns, the U.S. Federal Reserve announced an emergency rate cut this week. The Federal Open Market Committee axed the target by a half percent, going from 1.75% down to 1.25%. It’s the largest single reduction since 2008, when rates were adjusted to respond to the financial […]
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Investing
Stock markets saw a rapid decline towards the end of February 2020. Stoked by fears over the spreading coronavirus and its potential impact on businesses, the market suffered. Investors were dumping stocks and fleeing to safe havens such as bonds and gold. The S&P 500 Index saw a 20% decline in the first quarter of […]
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Investing
You may or may not already know this, but it’s possible to borrow from your own 401(k) retirement fund. It’s hardly ever a great idea, though. You’re really only taking away from your own financial future. The money you borrow is really already yours. Except once you borrow it, it will no longer be invested […]
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