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A brokerage account is used for making investments, and acquiring one will be your first step to start investing. A brokerage account can be opened with a brokerage firm or an investment company, and it’s used for purchasing and selling...

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A dividend is a payment from a company to a shareholder who has invested in shares of the company. Publicly traded companies that offer dividends usually pay them on a fixed schedule and the amount given out to shareholders is...

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A penny stock is a share of a small public company that initially trades at a very low price—usually under $5 per share. This is just one way you can start investing for under $100. They’re also referred to as...

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If you’re looking for ways to start investing your money this year, there are a few common paths you can take—you can invest in stocks, launch your 401(k), open up a high-yield savings account—or, you could invest in gold. That’s...

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Nobody cares more about your success than you. You may have big dreams of running your own business or could be planning a career change. If you have a concrete plan and the discipline to put in the hard work,...

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As Senior Vice President of Investments at Fundrise, I’ve seen successful investors come in all (financial) shapes and (bank account) sizes. There is, however, one thing that almost every accomplished investor has in common: they don’t achieve their financial goals...

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So, you’re considering investing in stocks, but not sure where to start? Our guide to investing in stocks for beginners will help you start off on the right foot. Quick note: If you’re wondering what stocks are and how they...

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A liquid asset is anything that you currently have in your checking and savings account or any possessions that you own that can easily be converted to cash within a short period of time. This particular type of asset is...

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