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From Jean Gilles (187 articles)

Every dollar you earn is put into one of two major types of investment accounts.

Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Accounts (The Beginner Guide)

Jan 21, 2025 in tax & legal

When you start your investment journey, the first decision you make is not what to buy, but where to buy it. Every dollar you earn is put into one of...

This guide looks closely at the YSAIF, how it works, the actual investment minimum, and the very real hazards for new investors.

Alternative Assets for Beginners: Yieldstreet Fund Review

Jan 20, 2025 in products

An "index" is just a measuring stick for the stock market.

Dow vs. S&P 500 vs. Nasdaq: What's the Difference?

Jan 20, 2025 in investing basics

Revenue vs. Net Income: What's the Simple Difference?

Jan 17, 2025 in investing basics

In simple terms, a dividend is your paycheck for being an owner.

Understanding Dividends: Getting Paid to Own Stock

Jan 15, 2025 in dividends

Every investment portfolio is just a mix of these two basic building blocks.

Stocks vs. Bonds: Are You an Owner or a Lender?

Jan 15, 2025 in investing basics

M1 Finance vs. Betterment: Which Is More Customizable?

Jan 13, 2025 in M1 Finance

One is mathematically better. The other is psychologically better for almost everyone.

DCA vs. Lump Sum: What's the Best Way to Invest?

Jan 13, 2025 in DCA

Once you understand the basic terms, the rest of the financial world begins to click into place.

The Beginner's Investment Dictionary: Essential Terms

Jan 13, 2025 in investing basics

These animal terms are a simple, shorthand way to describe the overall mood and direction of the stock market.

Bull vs. Bear Market: What's the Simple Difference?

Jan 10, 2025 in investing basics

The Best 3-Fund Portfolio for Beginner Investors

Jan 8, 2025 in ETFs

What Is the CPI? The Cost of Living Number Explained

Jan 8, 2025 in investing basics

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