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Top 10 Low Risk Investments

More money, more problems—as the saying goes. And while most people would be glad to have more money, the art of making money out of money can sometimes force you to risk more than you’d like. But does it have to? As long as you’re willing to put in the time, these low risk investments will yield big payouts with very few problems along the way.

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Is Airbnb a Good Investment?

If you’re looking for an extra source of cash flow—especially if you happen to have an extra piece of real estate, like a vacation home or an inherited property—you might be wondering about the pros and cons of renting it out on Airbnb.

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How to Make a Million Dollars

Although it’s likely we will see the first trillionaire in our lifetimes, becoming a millionaire is still the benchmark most people hold in high regard.

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What is a Pump and Dump Scheme?

There are many types of financial fraud, one of which involves using innocent investors for price manipulation. What seems like an excellent investment opportunity to these potential investors is not actually a golden egg, but a precarious bubble—and those perpetuating the investment fraud of market manipulation are the ones who stand to gain the most.

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Top 10 Penny Stocks to Buy (According to Reddit)

Penny stocks are defined as common shares of stock that trade for less than $1 per share. Note, however, that many financial publications, ranging from Insider Monkey to Bloomberg, have a more flexible definition of penny stocks as being under $5 or even $10.

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Gambling vs Investing: 5 Key Differences When Buying Stocks

What comes to mind when you think of traders or investors who made it big on Wall Street? Maybe some cork-popping excitement on a party yacht? That image isn’t so different from the glitz and glamor of a gambler raking in the chips after a huge win. But as you’ll see, there’s actually a pretty big difference between gambling vs investing.

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Don’t Let Black Friday Darken Your Financial Goals

The infamous Black Friday is around the corner and you know what that can mean– shuffling around credit cards followed by some Holiday not-so-cheer decisions. Which begs the question: Is there a way to get the best of both worlds, like the flat screen while keeping the savings intact? Here are some ways Black Fridays doesn’t darken your financial goals. 

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How to Use a Stock Dividend Calculator

Most people pay attention to the rising and falling of stock prices on Wall Street, without even noticing the way that many investors build their wealth: dividends. But what exactly are dividends, and how do you calculate how much they’re worth?

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Are Solar Panels Worth It? 5 Things to Consider Before Investing in Solar

You may have noticed that some people have decided to put solar panels on the roof of their homes. These homeowners have decided that the long-term benefits of solar are worth the high initial investment. But solar panels may not be the right investment for everyone—here are a few things to consider before scheduling a solar installation.

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What is Options Trading?

An option gives you the right—but not the obligation—to buy or sell a certain security at a particular price, called the strike price.

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What is Trading on Margin?

Trading on margin, also known as margin trading, involves buying stocks with borrowed funds. It’s a tactic mostly used by day traders looking to increase their gains in the stock market.

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What is Micro Investing?

Everyone hears about getting rich on the stock market or building a nest egg over time, but some retail investors (that is, everyday people) take a look at stock prices and decide that Wall Street is too expensive to get involved. If only they knew about micro investing.

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How to Invest in Cryptocurrency

It seems like cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin and Dogecoin, are all over the news. But what exactly are these exciting investment opportunities—and exactly how do you invest in cryptocurrency?

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What is Ethical Investing?

They always say that you should put your money where your mouth is. If you believe in causes like environmental sustainability, human rights, social justice, and consumer protection, then ethical investing is a great way to kill two birds with one stone (pardon the metaphor).

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Trading vs Investing: 5 Key Differences

Trading and investing are quite different. A successful trader seeks short term profit from market fluctuation using the volatility of the stock market combined with a particular trading style. They may buy and sell actual stocks or engage in ancillary markets like options trading.

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