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Q&A: BlackRock's Karen Schenone on Fixed Income Outlooks 09/09/2020 12:00am • While the stock market has been climbing despite the current state of the global economy, the fixed income market is faring less well. With interest rates bottoming out, the hunt for income without excessive risk is on. Do you try to cherry-pick individual bonds, or stick with bond funds despite fe 7 Ways to Invest With a Weakening U.S. Dollar 09/08/2020 12:00am • The greenback's slide may endure.After several years of strong gains and a peppy start to 2020, the U.S. dollar is now weakening for a few reasons. The Federal Reserve and other global central banks cut interest rates and implemented other measures to stave off the worst economic effects caused by t Survey: Majority of Parents Want High Schools to Teach Personal Finance 09/08/2020 12:00am • A late August survey from U.S. News & World Report shows that more than 83% of parents believe high schools don't do enough to help their kids become financially savvy. But that doesn't mean parents don't try to do their part to educate their children about money. When asked which money concept What to Do When Your Loan Is Denied 09/03/2020 12:00am • You can get a personal loan with bad credit, but it may not be easy. A lender can reject your application if you fail to meet requirements. Here's more about why personal loans are denied and what to do if it happens to you. Can You Be Denied for a Personal Loan? You can be denied a personal loan, j 10 of the Best Health Care Stocks to Buy for 2020 09/03/2020 12:00am • Best health care stocks for investors.The record-long bull market came to a sudden end in the early part of 2020 as the pandemic hit Wall Street. Historically speaking, the health care sector tends to perform well late in the economic cycle and even hold firm in recessions, offering a welcome reprie Stocks Hit New Records, United to Shed 16,000 Jobs 09/02/2020 12:00am • Stocks were buoyant on Wednesday, with all three major U.S. indices rising yet again and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq setting record closing highs. Ironically, some of the biggest economic news of the day was entirely underwhelming, as ADP's monthly report on private payrolls showed an increase of 42 How to Calculate Your Net Worth 09/02/2020 12:00am • We're intrigued by the net worth of celebrities, business magnates, politicians and sports heroes. But knowing our own net worth can be useful for us mere mortals, too. However, many of us don't want to know our full financial picture, or net worth is just not on our radar. But it's never a bad thin 5 Stocks to Sell or Stay Away From in September 09/01/2020 12:00am • The month of September tends to be a bearish period for the stock market, but this is no ordinary year. The market has experienced a strong rebound in the summer months after falling to historical lows earlier in the year. Investors have gained confidence in the equity markets despite the current g How People Spent Their Stimulus Checks -- and What You Can Learn From Them 08/28/2020 12:00am • In March, businesses were shutting down and laying off workers, offices and schools were closing, and the stock market was crashing. By the end of the month, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, which, among other things, approved a stimulus payment of up to $1,20 When to Say No to a New Credit Card 08/28/2020 12:00am • Opening a credit card may be enticing, whether you need an easy way to pay for purchases or want cardholder perks and rewards. But a new credit card isn't always a good idea. You may want to avoid opening a credit card in these situations: -- When a new account hurts your credit-- When you plan to 7 Rules for Using Real Estate Investments for Passive Income 08/28/2020 12:00am • Here's how to use passive real estate investing in your portfolio.Investing in real estate can be a smart move if you're interested in creating new income streams. "Real estate can be a great way to generate passive income that's not dependent on your principal employment," says Rick Myers, founder How to Save $1 Million 08/27/2020 12:00am • So you want to be a millionaire? Saving $1 million is a lofty goal, but it can be attainable for folks who start early, reduce expenses and choose appropriate investments and savings accounts. If you're looking to steadily climb your way toward millionaire status, here are steps to increase your sa Is Dividend Stock Investing a Good Idea? 08/27/2020 12:00am • Investors should be wary of the generous dividend yields provided by some companies when it is masking their thin profit margins, high debt levels and underperforming stock prices. While investors have been drawn to dividend-yielding companies for their yield, these storied companies are now facing What Is Return on Equity: The Ultimate Guide to ROE 08/26/2020 12:00am • Return on equity, or ROE, is a measure of how efficiently a company is using shareholders' money. Since efficient companies tend to be more profitable companies, and more profitable companies tend to make better investments, investors like companies with higher ROEs. "ROE is a way to think about ho Should You Invest in Debt Securities? 08/25/2020 12:00am • Debt securities play multiple roles in an investment portfolio. Depending on your investment strategy, there are several ways you can position your bond investments for steady income, capital preservation or appreciation. A bond is a contractual agreement in which an entity borrows money and promis