Investing Basics

The S&P 500, or Standard & Poor's 500, comprises around 500 of the U.S.'s largest publicly traded companies and has historically delivered strong long-term…
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The S&P 500, also popularly called "the market," is a benchmark that tracks the performance of around 500 of the U.S.'s largest publicly traded companies. The S&P…
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Index funds provide efficient and low-cost broad market exposure, which makes them an ideal choice for long-term investment portfolios. Investors frequently look to S&P…
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If you’re looking to invest $20,000, financial advisors recommend starting with proven strategies like index funds. Chad Olivier, CEO of the Louisiana-based Olivier Group,…
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Bear markets, defined as a 20% or more pullback from recent highs, typically last for an average of between nine and fifteen months. They are an inevitable phase of market…
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The market turmoil caused by President Trump's 2025 tariff announcements has experts reassessing a longstanding maxim: "The stock market is not the economy."…
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Economic uncertainty doesn't have to derail your financial future. Having a solid plan can help you stay on track despite market volatility, inflation concerns, and…
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Greatest Investors: An Overview The world's most successful investors have used widely different approaches to build their fortunes. Value investor Benjamin Graham…
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Part of the Series Guide to Bear Markets Bear Market Guide: Definition, Phases, Examples & How to Invest During One Introduction to Bear Markets Overview of Bull…
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It's becoming easier, as more corporations adopt socially inclusive policies Part of the Series Guide to Finance for LGBTQ+ People Guide to Finance for LGBTQ+…
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