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A majority of Americans pay someone else to prepare their tax returns. But increasing numbers are turning to tax software and doing their taxes themselves. Which option will be best […]
Why is the GBP/USD Currency Pair Known as Trading the Cable?
The slang term “trading the cable” is used by forex traders to refer to an exchange between British pounds and U.S. dollars. The word cable may refer to the exchange […]
4 Ways To Trade the VIX
The one constant in the stock markets is change. Said differently, volatility is a constant companion to investors, which is why the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is such a widely […]
Meet OPEC, Manager Of Oil Wealth
OPEC stands for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. As the name suggests, OPEC is made up of 13 of the world’s largest oil-exporting countries that work together to […]
Worst Performing ETFs of 2020
2020 was full of surprises for investors, and many of them were unpleasant. From the coronavirus bear market to a massive drop in oil prices, 2020 offered lots of ways […]
Top 3 China ETFs for 2021
There is an old Chinese curse, “May you live in interesting times.” 2020 was certainly an interesting year for investors with holdings in China. Early in 2020, short-sellers went after […]
Top 3 ETFs to Track the Nikkei 400 in 2020
Developed market countries from around the world have been gaining overall with improving economic conditions. Japanese stock indexes have outperformed domestic benchmarks during certain years, and owning the Nikkei can […]
Yes, You Can Afford a Checking Account
If it seems like free checking accounts are becoming a thing of the past, you’re not totally wrong. A number of large banks have either given them up altogether or […]
Who Pays the Real Estate Commission?
Most people who buy or sell a home do so with the help of a licensed real estate agent. These professionals know their local markets, have superior negotiating skills, and […]