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Attention Robinhood Power Users: Most Day Traders Lose Money
It’s easy to get swept up in the rush of day trading and the ability to trade money at the tip of your fingers. And over the course of the
Sitting on Cash? Here’s What To Do with It:
In our previous blog, we wrote about how a great deal of American’s households ‘ finances are in surprisingly good shape eight months into the pandemic. While this certainly is
The American Consumer Is Flush With Cash After Paying Down Debt
Almost a year into the pandemic, and we’re seeing American’s in pretty good shape financially. This may seem like a surprising statement given the current climate and widespread of lockdowns
Americans Were Given the Coronavirus Option to Raid Their 401(k). Most Didn’t.
Despite the financial toll of the coronavirus pandemic, few American households have raided their 401(k) retirement accounts to make ends meet. Faced with the prospect of surging unemployment and a
Brad Sherman Named to Investopedia Most Influential Advisors
One of the core reasons I started the company was because financial literacy and empowerment was lacking in the US education system and big firms made you believe unless you
Why Now May Be a Good Time to Consider a Roth IRA Conversion
The coronavirus pandemic and the upcoming election has created a great deal of uncertainty for investors. Income tax, furloughs, and job loss are lingering over the heads of many. As
How Much Retirement Savings Is Enough? Why Couples May Disagree
As couples combine their finances and think about their financial future, its common for the conversation to be uncomfortable or tricky. While one individual in the relationship might think about
These are your 2021 401(k) and IRA Contribution Limits
The IRS released annual inflation adjustments for 2021 for many tax provisions on Monday, including new income tax brackets and an increased standard deduction. It also announced that contribution limits
Small Businesses Agonize Over PPP Loan Forgiveness
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP loan) pumped $525 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses from early April through early August. The program has been praised for saving jobs and