Cryptocurrency investing can be a great way to diversify investments but figuring out which cryptocurrency is suitable and which isn’t can be challenging. In order to make an informed investment decision, it is important to know how to analyze cryptocurrencies. Key Takeaways Investing in cryptocurrency requires an understanding of its pros and cons due to its
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A company’s balance sheet, also known as a “statement of financial position,” reveals the firm’s assets, liabilities, and owners’ equity (net worth). The balance sheet, together with the income statement and cash flow statement, make up the cornerstone of any company’s financial statements. If you are a shareholder of a company or a potential investor, it
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You may have received non-employment income from a bank account that paid you interest. Or from a brokerage account with dividend-paying stocks. Or maybe you did some freelance work as an independent contractor. Or perhaps, you received unemployment benefits. Each type of non-employment income requires a different version of the 1099 form to report that
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401(k) and 403(b) Plans: An Overview Named after sections 401(k) and 403(b) of the tax code, both 401(k) plans and 403(b) plans are tax-advantaged defined-contribution (DC) retirement vehicles offered by employers. The primary difference between the two is the type of employer sponsoring the plans—401(k) plans are offered by private, for-profit companies, whereas 403(b) plans are
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If you’re one of the millions of people who have struggled financially during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to know that help is available. Here is a brief overview of the assistance programs available to struggling Americans. Key Takeaways Numerous government assistance programs have been created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic including the $1.9
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The adulthoods of millennials—who are between 26 and 41 years old—have been marked by some of the most monumental economic events in modern history. Though life experiences, debt burdens, and frequent money decisions have left many millennials quite stressed, The 2022 Investopedia Financial Literacy Survey found this generation is also the most confident and invested—literally—in
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Former President Donald Trump drew intense criticism from many in the international community for his protectionist stance and strict adherence to an “America First” agenda on the matter of trade. Among other concerns for the Trump administration, one of the primary targets of the former president’s ire was the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
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Millions of people nationwide are struggling to keep up with their bills. If you’re one of them, you may be considering making partial payments, thinking that some money is better than none, even if it’s less than the minimum due. Though partial payments can help reduce the interest that accrues on your debt, lenders typically
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The demise of brick-and-mortar retail may be capturing the news, but despite the Amazon effect, some companies are still thriving. Even as Amazon’s entry into the retail pharmacy business becomes real, CVS Health is not just looking to survive, but to grow. In May 2018, CVS made progress regarding its $69 billion acquisition of Aetna Inc., an American
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New York municipal bond mutual funds provide investors with professionally managed exposure to the New York municipal bond market. New York municipal bond funds primarily invest in bonds issued by New York state, local governments, regional governments, and special purpose districts. In turn, these funds are used to support public projects such as schools, highways,
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It’s time to gain exposure to the skyrocketing cryptocurrency market as a tidal wave of curious individual and institutional investors alike pour into this nascent asset class For a deeper dive into the trade check out my article: https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/1827545/riot-blockchain-riot-the-bitcoin-you-dont-want-to-miss Check out our weekly promotion: https://www.zacks.com/promo If you’re interested in our services, please check out Zacks
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MarketWatch published an article early in 2022 which highlighted last year’s  best-performing S&P 500, mid-cap, small-cap, Nasdaq-100, and Dow 30 stocks. Some of the names on the five lists were cited by analysts as the top growth stocks to buy in 2022.  We know in hindsight that growth stocks weren’t the best bet over the
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Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up: An Overview Top-down and bottom-up approaches are methods used to analyze and choose securities. However, the terms also appear in many other areas of business, finance, investing, and economics. While the two schemes are common terms, many investors get them confused or don’t fully understand the differences between the approaches. Each approach
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Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are a key consideration when constructing any equity or fixed-income portfolio. They can provide added diversification, potentially higher total returns, and/or lower overall risk. In short, their ability to generate dividend income along with capital appreciation makes them an excellent counterbalance to stocks, bonds, and cash. REIT investing involves real
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