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Why I Use M1 Finance (Even Though it Doesn’t Score the Highest)

I went from testing M1 Finance for work to using it in my personal investing thanks to one key feature.

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Chris Davis

11 Solana ETFs and Their Fees

There are eight spot Solana ETFs actively trading. Here’s what to know, plus how they compare to older Solana-related ETFs.

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Sam Taube

5 Best-Performing Rare Earth Stocks (And Why the Middle East Matters for Rare Earth Miners)

Strategic metals like lithium and neodymium are important to high-tech manufacturing. We're looking at the top rare earth stocks, and why recent geopolitical tensions have moved them.

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Sam Taube

The $25,000 Pattern Day Trading Rule Is No More

Pattern day trading rules have been eliminated, making it easier for small retail investors to get in the game. Here's what to know.

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Sam Taube

The End of Quarterly Earnings? What the SEC Proposal Could Mean for Investors

The SEC is proposing an end to quarterly earning reports, with a shift to a semiannual cadence instead.

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Sam Taube

From CDs to Treasurys, What Happens to Yields When Rates Are Cut?

Some saving and investing products are more sensitive to rate cuts than others. Here's how CDs, cash accounts, Treasurys and savings accounts will respond to rate cuts.

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Sam Taube

Lazy Portfolios: How to Diversify with Just a Few Funds

So-called lazy portfolios can help you maintain a diversified investment mix with just a handful of funds. Here's a look at a few popular ones.

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Sam Taube

How Gen Z is Preparing (or Not) For Retirement

Some Gen Zers don’t think they need to save for retirement, according to a new NerdWallet survey.

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Erin El Issa

Are You Making These Retirement Mistakes? How a HENRY Can Prepare

Three in 10 “HENRYs” don’t feel confident they’ll have enough money to retire, according to a new NerdWallet survey.

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Erin El Issa

Understanding Taxes on T-Bills

Treasury bills are taxed differently at the federal level and the state level. Learn more about how to report Treasury bill interest income on your taxes.

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Bella Avila

Trump Accounts for Kids Are Now Live: How Do They Stack Up?

Trump Accounts are investment vehicles for kids (plus they offer free cash if you qualify), but other options might offer better long-term benefits.

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Catch-Up Contribution: How It Works, 2025-2026 Limits, Rules

Starting the year you turn 50, you can increase retirement contributions by an amount set by the IRS.

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Taryn Phaneuf

21 Best-Performing International ETFs: Ex-U.S., Regional and Single-Country

International ETFs can provide an easy way to diversify outside the U.S. Here are the best-performing ex-U.S., regional and single-country ETFs over the last year.

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Sam Taube

T-bills vs. CDs: Which One Should You Choose Right Now?

The best fixed-income investment for you depends on yield, tax situation and ease-of-use. Here’s what to know about T-bills vs. CDs.

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Sam Taube

Is It Too Early to Invest in These Quantum Computing Stocks?

Quantum computing stocks are shares of companies involved in the development of next-generation computers. Here are the 7 best performers.

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Sam Taube

Tax-Exempt Bonds: What They Are, How They Work and How to Invest

Tax-exempt bonds pay interest that is exempt from either federal or state income taxes — and in some cases, both.

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Sam Taube

Survey: Women’s Finances More Precarious Than Men’s

A NerdWallet survey shows that women are less likely than men to have gotten a raise in the last year and some are dependent on their partner financially. Here are a few ways women can put themselves in a better money position this year.

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Erin El Issa

Direct Indexing: What It Is, How It Works

Many investment strategies aim to replicate the returns of a stock market index, such as the S&P 500. Direct indexing is one such strategy that has added tax benefits.

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Arielle O'Shea, Rick VanderKnyff

Is the TRUMP Coin A Pump-And-Dump?

A pump-and-dump is an investment scheme that involves inflating the price of a penny stock or meme coin. Is TRUMP Coin an example?

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Sam Taube

Are You On Track For Retirement? Here’s How To Check

A NerdWallet survey finds that few Americans have checked in on their retirement savings progress.

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Erin El Issa