Latest articles by Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA
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The 9 Best Monthly Dividend Stocks To Buy Right Now
Your bills come monthly. Why not your dividend checks? These are some of the best monthly dividend stocks for income planning.
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The Best and Worst Presidents (According to the Stock Market)
Markets Which American presidents oversaw the best stock market performances? Just for grins, let's see what a 'stock market Mount Rushmore' might look like.
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Qualified Dividends vs Ordinary Dividends: What To Know
dividend stocks What are qualified dividends vs ordinary dividends? Here's how to determine which is which, and what that means for you.
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Best ETFs to Buy Now
Finding the best ETFs to buy in an uncertain market environment can seem like a tall task, but these five picks are a good place to start.
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What Is a Stock Split and Why It Matters To Investors
A stock split can indicate that a company is healthy – but don't fall for the hype.
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The Rule of 72 Is an Easy Way to Assess Your Investments. Are You Using It?
The Rule of 72 is an easy way to calculate how long it will take your investment to double in value. Here's how it works.
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Should You Prioritize Paying Off Student Loans?
There are several factors to consider to decide if you should prioritize paying off your student loans.
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What Happens When a Treasury Bill Matures?
Plan to squeeze the most value out of your investment when a Treasury bill matures.
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How to Start Investing In the Stock Market: A Beginner's Guide
Learning how to invest in the stock market can be overwhelming, but this guide provides some first steps for newbies.
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What Is a Soft Landing?
A soft landing starts with the Fed and is achieved if the central bank brings inflation down without pushing the economy into a recession.
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What Is a Hedge Fund And Should I Invest In One?
Hedge funds can be thought of as private mutual funds that employ various strategies to see returns, but they're not for everyone. Here's why.
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Gold Investing: What's Next After Recent Gold Price Highs?
gold If you're hesitant about gold investing simply because prices have run up so much already, here are a few points to consider.
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The 5 Best BDC Stocks to Buy Now
dividend stocks Business development companies (BDCs) are a small but sky-high-yielding industry that effectively acts as private equity for the common investor.
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What Is Shorting a Stock?
Shorting a stock means betting its share price will go lower, but the strategy is not for the faint of heart. Here's why shorting a stock is so risky for investors.
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What Is Arbitrage?
Arbitrage involves the simultaneous buying and selling of an asset in hopes of turning a risk-free profit.
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What Is Inflation?
Inflation has been top of mind for investors in recent years, but what is inflation and why does it matter?
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Best EV Stocks to Buy
investing Electric vehicle stocks are making a comeback amid an industry-wide shift to battery-powered vehicles. Here are seven to consider.
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Don't Bet on a Minimum Wage Increase
Congress is unlikely to pass a federal minimum wage increase, but other factors may boost wages to help workers keep up with inflation.
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How the Debt Ceiling Impacts Your Finances
If Congress doesn’t raise the debt ceiling soon, the U.S. could default, sending borrowing costs higher and possibly delaying Social Security payments.
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Where to Find the Best Bond Market Deals
The bond market is starting to look interesting after a rough start to the year. Here's how to find the best opportunities based on your own investing goals.
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Where to Put Safe Money Today
There are not many areas of the market that haven't lost ground this year, but investors could find respite in beaten-down bonds.
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What the Midterms Mean for Stocks
The midterms will be held in early November and the election results could have implications for investors.
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Do I Have to Pay Taxes on Gains From Stocks?
Becoming an Investor If you enjoyed stock market success in 2021, you might owe the IRS. Here's our quick, easy guide to paying taxes on your stock gains.
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Biden's Inflation Reduction Act: Investing Winners and Losers
stocks These seven stocks could benefit the most (and least) from the Inflation Reduction Act, which has been signed into law.
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