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Are Target Date Retirement Funds Still a Smart Investment?

Target date retirement funds, in particular target date index funds, can be a great set-it-and-forget-it investment option for younger investors…

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Is Inflation Here To Stay?

Inflation has been on everyone’s mind recently, whether you’re in the financial world or not. The consumer price index (CPI)…

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How To Buy Your First Home the Right Way

If you are trying to buy your first home right now, you are probably not having a great time. Mortgage…

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Everything You Need To Know About High-Yield Crypto Accounts

Over the last year, as inflation has continued to soar and interest rates have remained near zero, alternatives to traditional…

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How To Prepare for the Next Market Crash

The S&P 500 had a very good year last year, and not just for returns, but for volatility. The total…

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Should You Invest in Cryptocurrency?

Aside from meme stocks, financial headlines of the last two years have been dominated by cryptocurrencies and NFTs (non-fungible tokens,…

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Are U.S. Government I Bonds the Perfect Place To Store Cash?

Series I savings bonds were first issued by the U.S. Treasury in September of 1998, but have flown under the…

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The Federal Reserve Is Raising Interest Rates. Should You Be Worried?

The Federal Reserve slashed interest rates to effectively 0% at the beginning of 2020 to combat the sharp drop in…

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How to Use Credit Cards Like a Pro

Using credit cards is like using a chainsaw; both can be an extremely useful tool, but when used incorrectly can…

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3 Flaws in Dave Ramsey’s Investment Strategy

Dave Ramsey has helped millions of Americans with debt, which is no easy feat. Over five million have participated in…

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