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Investing

Index funds, ETFs and simple, long-term investing for beginners.

Investing

Trump Accounts for Kids: The $1,000 Deposit, Limits and Rules

Trump Accounts are new tax-advantaged investment accounts for children. Learn who gets the $1,000 government deposit, contribution limits, withdrawal rules and how to sign up.

3 min read
Investing

Tax-Loss Harvesting Explained: Turn Investment Losses Into Tax Savings

Tax-loss harvesting lets you sell losing investments to offset gains and up to $3,000 of income. Learn how it works, the wash sale rule, and how to do it step by step.

3 min read
Investing

I Bonds Now Pay 5.51%: Are They Worth Buying in November 2026?

Series I savings bonds bought from November 2026 to April 2027 earn 5.51%, including a 1.40% fixed rate. Learn how I bonds work, the limits, the penalty and how to buy them.

2 min read
Investing

How to Start Investing With $100: A Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide

You don’t need thousands to start investing. Learn which account to open, what to buy with $100, how fractional shares work, and what $100 a month can grow into.

4 min read
Investing

Index Funds vs ETFs: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Buy?

Index mutual funds and ETFs can hold the exact same stocks, but they trade, cost and get taxed differently. Here is a clear comparison and how to choose.

3 min read
Investing

Dollar-Cost Averaging Explained: Does It Beat Investing a Lump Sum?

Dollar-cost averaging means investing a fixed amount on a schedule. See how it lowers your average cost, what research says about lump-sum investing, and when each makes sense.

3 min read