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Why You Should Include ETFs in Your Portfolio 01/27/2019 07:00pm • Exchange-traded funds combine the convenience and ease of trading individual stocks while providing a simple way to diversify a portfolio by allowing investors to participate in an entire sector and avoid single stock risk. The addition of these funds to a portfolio is a popular choice because inves Pros and Cons to Buying American Express Stock (AXP) 01/27/2019 07:00pm • For investors of American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) stock, it wasn't always about the plastic. Founded in 1850 by Henry Wells, William G. Fargo and John Butterfield, American Express's early business model was well-suited for the times -- to deliver money and packages over long distances to people 7 Best Places To Hold Short-Term Cash 01/24/2019 07:00pm • Short-term funds have big-time returns.Short-term investments may be a good solution for those looking to remain liquid or stashing cash in an emergency fund. 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