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What Happens When You Sell a Stock? What to Know Before Filing Your Taxes
There’s a lot to consider when selling stocks, including your tax bill. People sell stocks for numerous reasons. But if you make a profit on the sale, you generally need to report it when you file your taxes the following year. (Different rules apply when selling stocks inside a retirement account.) Before you hit that...
Apr 18, 2026
Be Prepared: You Might Be Forced to Retire Earlier Than You Think
As we get older, a lot of us say to ourselves, “I can’t afford to retire. I’ll work until I’m 70.” Or even simpler: “I’m never retiring. I’ll just work till I’m dead.” But the truth is, it rarely works out that way. The reality is, a lot of us will have to quit working...
Apr 4, 2026
10 Best Options Trading Platforms: 2026 Top Picks
The best options trading brokers and platforms include Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Interactive Brokers, E*TRADE, Ally Invest, Firstrade and Webull.
Apr 4, 2026
‘One of the Best Decisions as a Parent.’ Why This Single Mom Gave Her Kids Debit Cards
Four kids is a lot to handle. A full-time job teaching middle school is a lot to handle. Being a single mom is a lot to handle. Dr. Brandee Ramirez, who lives in Orange County, California, wanted her kids to learn about responsibility. So it made sense for them to do household chores and earn...
Apr 4, 2026
Can You Really Start Investing If You Only Have $5? (Spoiler Alert: Yes)
The 21st century is all about small. That’s why we’ve fallen in love with micro-investing, where apps allow you to automatically invest small amounts of money, even if you know nothing about the stock market.
Apr 18, 2026
Here Are the Latest Aluminum Can Prices (and How to Cash In)
Empty soda and beer cans have a scrap value of less than 2 cents, but in states with deposit laws, you can get much better aluminum can prices.
Apr 3, 2026
How to Buy Stocks Online: A Guide to Placing Your First Trade
Buying stocks is quick and straightforward once you have a brokerage account. Learn how with this step-by-step guide.
Jul 25, 2026
Stash vs. Acorns: Which Investing App Is Right for You?
Investing app showdown: Stash vs. Acorns. We took each for a test drive to see which is the better app to get you investing.
Apr 18, 2026
The Secret Weapon This Woman Used to Save $150/Month on Her Mortgage
One California woman was frustrated with mortgage refinancing — until she found Lenda, a high-tech online mortgage broker.
Apr 4, 2026
4 Ways ‘Poverty Mentality’ Is Ruining Your Finances — and How to Stop It
Don’t let these five remnants of the everyday struggle hinder your financial stability. Learn how you can combat the poverty mentality with smart money moves.
Apr 6, 2026
Chase Bank Review 2023: Checking and Savings Accounts
When you think of major banking chains, Chase Bank is probably high up on your list. Not only is JPMorgan Chase one of the “Big Four” banks in America, it’s ranked by S&P Global as the largest bank in the United States. (The other three are Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Citigroup.) But how...
Apr 18, 2026
Stash App Review 2023: Investment App Pros and Cons
Microinvesting can be a great way to dip your toes in the seemingly murky waters of investing. Wondering what’s right for you? Here’s our Stash review.
Apr 18, 2026