PPP008 Fractional Shares of Stock
Today, reader Amir sent in a question by email. He asked about what happens when a company he owns stock in is acquired, and he is left with a fractional share.
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Hedge Funds for the Rest of Us
Most of us have heard of hedge funds, but don’t really understand what they are. We think of them as a way rich people get richer, but sometimes lose big if they are not careful. While both of those can be true statements, there is a lot of other useful information to know about hedge
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How to Handle a Large Inheritance
I already know what you’re thinking, “I WISH I had a large inheritance coming my way, but what are the odds? Slim to none.” I know it can feel this way, but earning an inheritance is actually not all that uncommon. Sure, it might not be millions of dollars, but if your parents own a
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FutureAdvisor Review: Is a Robo Advisor Right For You?
If you are interested in getting a serious breakdown of your portfolio and retirement, you might be interested in Future Advisor.
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Mint Alternative: Mint.com vs. Empower
Today I want to compare two top personal finance tracking websites. We are going to look at long-time industry heavyweight Mint.com and a newer entrant: Mint Alternative Empower. I have accounts with both and I have used each site extensively. Here is what you need to know when choosing between Mint and Empower.
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How to Setup an HSA
When I started my new job in September, I had the option to sign up for either a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) or High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). I have always used a PPO in the past, so moving to an HDHP wasn’t something I was excited about. However, when I ran the numbers, I
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