What Happens When The Stock Market Crashes?
When share prices drop, is it a crash or a correction? While there isn't an exact definition, note that crashes are sudden. There's also a number to watch for.
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What Really Happened To Pensions?
When discussing retirement savings, you used to hear a lot more about pensions. What happened to them? To understand their fate, we have to go back to 1978.
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Money Tips And Tricks You Can Steal From Bill Gates
Bill Gates became one of the richest people of all time by incorporating a disciplined set of rules for investing and saving, which you can emulate.
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Is It Okay To Withdraw Money From Your Roth IRA?
Roth IRAs are funded with after-tax dollars, which makes them different from traditional IRAs and 401(k)s, not only with regard to taxes but withdrawals, too.
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What Is A P/E Ratio?
In stock analysis, a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is a useful calculation that can help investors determine if a stock is priced too high or perhaps too low.
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The Real Reason Companies Offer 401(k) Matching
While 401(k) matching is a great perk (and one you should take advantage of, if available), employers also stand to gain through their contributions.
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What Does It Mean When A Stock Is Delisted?
To be listed on an exchange like Nasdaq or the NYSE, a company must meet certain standards, such as maintaining a minimum share price, or risk getting delisted.
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Here's How To Figure Out If A 401(k) Or A Roth IRA Is Right For You
Taxes and employer matching are two key considerations when it comes to choosing between a 401(k) or a Roth IRA. Another option, though, is to choose both.
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What Is Dollar-Cost Averaging?
Dollar-cost averaging is an investment strategy you can liken to autopay. With it, you can invest in the market consistently, as well as more efficiently.
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What Is A Stock Buyback?
While stock buybacks are a common financial maneuver by companies today, this wasn't always the case. The repurchasing of shares only became legal in 1982.
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Who Gets Picked To Ring The Opening Bell At The New York Stock Exchange?
While seeing famous figures ring the NYSE opening bell isn't uncommon these days, it's actually a fairly recent development, dating back only to the mid-1990s.
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The Best-Performing Stocks Of 2023
Led by AI-leader Nvidia, the five best-performing stocks in 2023 included a few companies experiencing bounce-back years, and one that finally made the S&P 500.
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The Biggest Crypto Scams To Look Out For In 2024
Beyond bitcoin, the cryptocurrency market is home to thousands more altcoins. If you're new to digital currency this year, beware of these five crypto scams.
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The Worst-Performing Stocks Of 2023
Last year was a banner year for the U.S. stock market, but not all stocks shared in the year-end surge, like these five companies, which lost the most in 2023.
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Dave Ramsey's Worst Financial Advice
Dave Ramsey is a financial guru known for being very opinionated in his advice, but it turns out that some of that advice misses the mark.
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Do You Need A Stockbroker To Get Involved In The Stock Market?
For anyone considering investing in equities, you have two basic options when it comes to making trades on the stock market: going with a pro or going alone.
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Should You Still Invest If The Market Is At An All-Time High?
While investing at an all-time high may feel daunting, it should be less so for the long-term investor. Keep in mind the market has historically trended upward.
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Jim Cramer's Worst Financial Advice
Jim Cramer of "Mad Money" also cofounded TheStreet in 1996. While many turn to him for financial advice, here are 13 times it would've been better not to.
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The Common 401(k) Mistake That Could Cost You A Fortune
Nearly 35% of working Americans have a 401(k)-style plan. Yet, many people make a common mistake, one that can cost them something truly valuable: free money.
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What Happens To A 401(k) When You Quit?
When you quit, there are a number of things to wrap up before moving on, and one is your 401(k). Your options will vary, depending on how much you've saved.
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This Is The Worst Deal Kevin O'Leary Ever Made On Shark Tank
Kevin O'Leary has been on "Shark Tank" since 2009, and in that time, he says there's one deal that stands out as his worst. Why? He didn't trust his gut.
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This Is The Age You Should Really Start Saving For Retirement
Before you know it, retirement will be here. And while it's never to late to start saving, you can do yourself a huge favor by starting at the right time.
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Cashing Out A 401(k) Early Can Come With Major Consequences
While you may look at your 401(k) as a cash source, early withdrawal could be costly, not only once tax season arrives but down the road in retirement, too.
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Charlie Munger's 5 Best Investing Tips Ever
As one of the most esteemed figures in finance, when Charlie Munger spoke, everyone listened. Here are some of his best investment tips from over the years.
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Here's Where Charlie Munger Saw The Stock Market Going In 2024
Before he died on November 28, Charlie Munger had been vocal about what he thought about the current stock market and where he believe it was headed in 2024.
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Charlie Munger Dies; Warren Buffett's Partner Dead At 99
Charlie Munger, vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, who provided the blueprint for the multinational conglomerate's success, died on Tuesday in California.
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The Student Loan Advice That Mark Cuban Swears By
Mark Cuban, who helped pay his way through college by teaching disco, believes students will save in the long run by following this one piece of advice.
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