Times have changed, and short-term Certificates of Deposit (CDs) are once again offering decent returns for conservative and short-term investors. But how high have rates risen? Is it possible to earn 6% on a CD today? While a 6% CD return may be unrealistic, here are the banks and credit unions offering as much as 5% on CDs.
A covered call is based on a call option or the right to buy a security at a specific price. It differs from a regular call option in that the seller of the option owns the underlying securities in the trade. In this article, I explain how covered calls work and the risks involved.
The Motley Fool is one of the investment industry's most popular stock-picking platforms. But while they boast more than 1 million premium members, there are several other stock-picking services out there. In this article, I give you a brief overview of The Motley Fool and introduce you to five solid alternatives.
A 401(k) is a great retirement investment vehicle but not all plans are created equal. Learn what it means to be a bad 401(k) and what alternatives you should consider instead.
There are many things to think about when you decide to switch employers, including what will happen to your 401(k). The good news is that your retirement savings don’t disappear like other employer-provided benefits, such as health insurance and paid leave. Here are 5 options for your 401(k) after you quit.
Too many Americans are withdrawing money from their retirement plans early. While retirement savings contributions are tax deductible, you may be subject to income tax and an additional penalty for withdrawing early. If you think you need to withdraw from your 401K, here are nine ways to do it penalty-free
Investment funds that track the S&P 500 index make up the core holdings in many investment portfolios, and Fidelity's S&P 500 Index Fund (FAIAX) and Vanguard's S&P 500 ETF (VOO) are two of the most popular. Of the two, which fund should you choose for your portfolio? It's a close call.
Owning a vacation rental can be a profitable way to make money from an investment property or a second home in a popular tourist destination. But there are several ways to invest, and each approach has its pros and cons. Here are several things to consider, along with the best platforms to buy vacation rentals.
Are you an accredited investor looking to add greater diversification to your portfolio and potentially get higher returns? If so, we’ve compiled a list of the ten best investment opportunities for accredited investors. Some are available to non-accredited investors, so read on even if you’re not yet accredited.
Vyzer is a sophisticated personal finance management tool that can track every investment asset class you have, from traditional banks and brokers to real estate, PE funds, and more.
Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, have become incredibly popular Consider the explosive growth of this category of investment funds. In fact, they held more than $7 trillion as of 2021. But what is an ETF, why are they so popular, and how are they different from mutual funds? In this article, we take a closer look at ETFs
A mutual fund can be one of the easiest ways to invest, as it gives you exposure to hundreds or even thousands of underlying stocks and bonds, even if you only have small amounts to invest. This guide will help you understand mutual funds and how to utilize them in your investment plan.
