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Should You Use Brokerage Margin Loans? 05/19/2021 12:00am • You're probably familiar with the idea that with higher risk can come higher reward. Margin loans are one of the most emblematic Wall Street devices where this statement holds true. They can massively increase your profit, or they can dig you into a hole very quickly. Take Archegos Capital Managemen What Is a Budget Calendar -- and Do I Need One? 05/19/2021 12:00am • Most of us rely on calendars to keep track of everything in our lives, from doctor appointments to vacations. Why not use one to keep track of your finances as well? For example, you may have that doctor visit marked, but have you also written down the amount of your copay? And do you have other im Should You Take Out a Student Loan for an Apprenticeship? 05/19/2021 12:00am • For recent high school graduates or others exploring higher education, apprenticeships are a viable alternative to a traditional bachelor's degree. An apprenticeship can be invaluable to students pursuing certain careers because they allow for "learn by doing" hands-on experience. Also noteworthy: 7 Great ETFs With Huge Dividend Yields 05/19/2021 12:00am • Consider these high-yield ETFs for long-term income potential.Many investors are interested in high-yield exchange-traded funds, but just like individual high-yield dividend stocks, these investments require a discerning eye. On one hand, high-yield ETFs that deliver big, regular payments can be ent Survey: 72% of Buyers Are Worried About Affording a Home 05/19/2021 12:00am • U.S. News & World Report conducted a survey in early May 2021 to determine the biggest issues faced by homebuyers. More than a third responded that they're worried about affordability. This isn't surprising since almost 84% of respondents say they have seen price increases in the area where the How to Get Approved for a Mortgage 05/18/2021 12:00am • Qualifying for a mortgage can seem intimidating if you've never gone through the process or you hear about lenders tightening loan approval standards. But by knowing what the bank is looking for, you will take some stress out of getting a home loan. The approval process "breaks down into four basic Victim, filmmakers reflect on DC Sniper attacks in true-crime TV series 'I, Sniper' 05/17/2021 01:18pm • Next year marks the 20th anniversary of the D.C. sniper attacks of 2002. The harrowing days are chronicled in the new documentary TV series "I, Sniper." "No one's ever tried to do something this ambitious," Creative Director John Smithson told WTOP. "There were three prongs to this: the f Renting vs. Buying a Home: Which Is Smarter? 05/17/2021 12:00am • Is it better to rent or buy a house? At some point, the question comes up in everyone's life. Even a lifetime renter who loves apartment living probably has had a few internal struggles over whether it would be wiser to buy a home versus continue renting. What's the right answer? The good news is t Can you retire on $1 million? Here's how far it will go 05/17/2021 12:00am • Becoming a millionaire seems like a surefire way to live comfortably. However, if you are no longer working, just how long will a million dollars last in retirement? The answer is about 20 years, according to Brent Lipschultz, partner with accounting and advisory firm EisnerAmper in New York City 4 Things to Know About Margin Brokerage Accounts 05/17/2021 12:00am • Margin accounts at brokerage firms allow investors to use their stock investments as collateral to take out a loan. In bull markets, margin loans are more prevalent since stock values are rising. However, when stock values fall, those loans may need to be paid down because of the drop in the value Questions to Ask Your Advisor During Market Volatility 05/14/2021 12:00am • If investors learned anything during the past 18 months, it's that the stock market can be volatile. Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, market gyrations were tame for several years. When the virus caused the global economy to shut down, markets plunged in 2020 in the fastest onset of a bear market How to Invest In Silver  05/14/2021 12:00am • As commodity prices rise across the board, silver will likely benefit from greater interest. The gray metal has several fundamental factors in its favor, including a combination of reduced supply and strong demand. Global silver supply is down after companies shut mines to contain the coronavirus, s 8 Dividend ETFs for Retirement Investors 05/13/2021 12:00am • Morningstar says these dividend ETFs are among the best.Exchange-traded funds are one of the easiest ways to diversify your retirement portfolio. ETFs are a great source of passive, diversified exposure to a particular market index, sector or theme. Dividend ETFs can also be a great way to earn low- What Is Borrower Defense and Does It Apply to My Student Loans? 05/12/2021 12:00am • You may have seen the term "borrower defense" in the news and wondered what it means and whether it applies to you. If you have federal student loans and suspect that the school you attended made false promises about your education, there is a chance you may be eligible to receive student loan forg Should You Get a Prenup? 05/11/2021 12:00am • Among the many questions raised following the announcement of foundation co-founders Bill and Melinda Gates' divorce, one could determine the fate of the couple's assets totaling nearly $150 billion: Did they have a prenup? A prenuptial agreement sets in place a legally binding contract for how ass