Vanguard is one of the largest asset managers in the world, with over $5.6 trillion under management. If you invest in Vanguard funds or have a Vanguard brokerage account, you […]
How to Avoid the Wash Sale Rule When Selling and Repurchasing Stocks
The wash sale rule is a tax regulation that prevents investors from claiming a capital loss on a sale of a stock if they buy the same or a substantially […]
How to Choose a Withdrawal Rate for Your Retirement Savings
What is a withdrawal rate? A withdrawal rate is the percentage of your retirement savings that you withdraw each year to cover your living expenses. For example, if you have […]
How to Manage Your Money When Your Income is Unpredictable
Volatile earners are those who experience significant fluctuations in their income, either due to the nature of their work, such as freelancers, contractors, or commission-based workers, or due to external […]
How to Disable Margin Trading on Your Schwab Account
Margin trading is the practice of borrowing money from your broker to buy securities. It can amplify your returns, but also your risks. If you want to avoid margin calls, […]
What to Do If You Accidentally Buy the Wrong Amount of I Bonds
I bonds are a type of U.S. savings bond that earns interest based on inflation. They are a safe and low-risk investment that can protect your money from losing value […]
How Employee Stock Options Can Make You Rich (Or Poor)
Employee stock options (ESOs) are a form of equity compensation that some companies offer to their employees and executives. ESOs give the right to buy a certain number of shares […]
How to Recover Your Value When an ADR is No Longer Tradable
An American Depositary Receipt (ADR) is a certificate that represents shares of a foreign company that are held by a U.S. bank. ADRs allow U.S. investors to trade foreign stocks […]
How to Calculate and Track Your YTD Return on TD Ameritrade
Investing is a way of putting your money to work for you, with the hope of earning more money over time. However, investing also involves risks, such as losing some […]
How to Invest in Bonds When Interest Rates Are Low
Bonds are debt securities issued by corporations and governments. They are considered to be lower risk than stocks but they also come with lower rewards. They may become less attractive […]
Contributing Over the 401(k) Limit vs Investing in an Index Fund
A 401(k) plan is a popular retirement savings account that allows employees to contribute a portion of their pre-tax income and enjoy tax-deferred growth. An index fund is a type […]
Investments in 529 Accounts: What You Need to Know
A 529 account is a tax-advantaged savings plan that can help you pay for education expenses, from kindergarten to graduate school. There are two main types of 529 plans: education […]