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There are a number of reasons to consider a Roth individual retirement account (IRA) rollover, which moves funds from an existing traditional IRA (or another retirement account) into a Roth IRA. A Roth conversion is especially attractive if you expect your future tax rate to be higher than your current rate. And if your earnings

On September 20, Nasdaq (NDAQ) announced the launch of “Nasdaq Digital Assets,” a new business that will provide a cryptocurrency custody service to institutional investors. Key Takeaways Nasdaq competes with established crypto players such as Coinbase to attract institutional investors. The stock market operator offers crypto custody as well as expands its services. It has

Once you are finally ready to make payments on your student loans, it might seem like a pretty straightforward thing to do—just start paying, right? But depending on when you pay and even when you don’t pay, you can get burned and end up owing your lender way more money than you assumed you would. 

The oil and gas penny stock universe is composed of small companies involved in the exploration, extraction, refining, and transportation of oil and gas products. These stocks typically trade below $5 per share. The oil and gas industry also includes companies that provide drilling and well maintenance services. Some examples of these penny stocks include Kosmos Energy Ltd., Abraxas

What Causes a Stock to Increase and Fall? Uncertainty is a central feature of the stock market. Prices rise and fall as speculators place their bets, based on uncertain predictions of future price movements. In most cases, these price changes are fairly gradual. But sometimes, the price can rise or fall astronomically in a matter

What Is a 529 Savings Plan? Families need to save as much as possible, as early as possible to get ahead of rising education costs. According to a research report from CollegeBoard.org, the average cost of attending a public four-year college, including tuition and fees, in the 2021 to 2022 school year is $10,740 for an

Return on investment (ROI) is a measurement of how much money, or profit, you have earned on an investment as a percentage of its total cost. This article looks at two ways to calculate the ROI for real estate investments. Key Takeaways Return on investment (ROI) measures the profit you have made (or could make

Amazon Fresh is a grocery delivery service available to Amazon Prime members in select cities. Launched in Seattle in 2007, the service has expanded to major cities throughout the United States and select cities worldwide. Customers can choose from thousands of items, including produce, meat, seafood, snacks, and household essentials. They can then schedule a

Investors seeking exposure to the Hong Kong stock market might consider exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Historically, Hong Kong has thrived as a global financial center and capitalist economy, and it largely has continued to do so since it became a semi-autonomous region of China in 1997. But during the past two years, Hong Kong’s democratic government

When you get a federal student loan, you’re assigned a servicer. This student loan servicer manages various aspects of your federal student loans, including repayment and what plan you end up on. Unfortunately, working with student loan servicers doesn’t always result in the best outcome for student loan borrowers. Let’s take a look at what

Welcome aboard, one and all—and mind the dip. Another wave of selling crashed into U.S. equity markets last week, with all three of the major averages suffering their fourth losing week in five. That summer comeback rally that started in mid-June is starting to smell more and more like a bear market bounce. The Dow

Making payments on student loans can feel like a daunting task, especially if you’re struggling financially. If you’re looking for a way to reduce your monthly payment and improve your cash flow, refinancing is one strategy. However, before you decide to refinance, it’s important to consider your personal situation and determine whether it makes sense

What can we learn about U.S. tax law from the complicated picture of former President Donald Trump’s taxes that emerged from a study published in The New York Times about his personal and corporate returns? On Sept. 27, 2020, 48 hours before the first presidential debate between former Vice President Joe Biden and then-President Donald

Insurance can help defray much of the cost of giving birth, but you may still face a significant bill for hospitalization and other medical services. Even with insurance, the average out-of-pocket cost of giving birth ranges from about $2,700 to $3,200 depending on whether you need a cesarean section, according to a recent Kaiser Family

Student loan rates are currently some of the lowest we’ve seen in history. However, while the rates might look attractive, there are still some things to consider before you take on student loan debt in this volatile economic climate. The interest rate for undergraduate federal Stafford loans issued between July 1, 2021, and July 1,

Gold is commonly utilized by investors as a hedge against market risks such as inflation and geopolitical turmoil. Investors looking for exposure to this safe-haven asset have several options, including investing in gold bullion directly or buying gold futures contracts. Another way to gain indirect exposure to gold is by investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs)

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) hold a collection of securities—such as stocks—that often track an underlying index. While they are similar to mutual funds in some ways, ETFs are different in that they are listed on exchanges and can be traded throughout the day like traditional stocks. In recent years, ETFs have become immensely popular with investors

Mortgage rates jumped on Friday, surpassing the spike posted earlier in the week to set a new 14-year high. The 30-year average is now in the mid 6% range and at its highest level since the fall of 2008. Today’s National Mortgage Rate Averages Thirty-year mortgage rates rose eight basis points Friday, while already sitting

Monetary policy will be in the spotlight this week, with the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England (BoE), and the Bank of Japan (BoJ) all scheduled to hold policy meetings and decide on interest rates. Sweden’s central bank could be the first to act, with an interest rate decision to hike rates by 75 basis points (bps) expected tomorrow. The Fed is

Unless you are independently wealthy, setting aside money today to see that you have enough for the years down the road by starting a retirement fund is not an option—it’s mandatory. Unfortunately, inertia can be a powerful force, and going from not saving to saving can be daunting to most people. So much investment and