15 Best-Performing Energy ETFs for Fall 2021
If you want to invest in the energy industry, but you’re not quite ready to become a Texas oil tycoon or install a field of solar panels, you’ve got another…
Alana Benson
Alana Benson is an investing writer who joined NerdWallet in 2019. Since then, she has written extensively about socially responsible and ESG investing, financial advice and beginner investing topics. Previously, she wrote two books on identity theft and several young adult nonfiction titles. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, MSN, Yahoo Finance, MarketWatch and others.
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Best Wealth Advisors
Wealth advisors typically offer access to a dedicated advisor, comprehensive financial planning and tax minimization strategies.
What Is Sustainable Investing?
Investing in a greener planet and more equitable society sounds good on paper, but what does it mean in practice? Historically, adding sustainable investments to your portfolio was no easy task:…
Withholding Tax: Everything You Need to Know
Withholding tax may sound like a new concept, but there’s a good chance you’ve already dealt with it: As the name implies, it is withheld from most employees’ paychecks. The…
Haven’t Filed Your Taxes Yet? Act Soon to Avoid Penalties
It’s easy for taxes to get lost in the shuffle of life during a normal year. This past year, that shuffle was intensified by the stresses of a pandemic. Thankfully,…
What to Do With Extra Money
Despite the massive economic toll the coronavirus pandemic has wreaked on many people, others may have added some unexpected cash to their bank accounts. According to a Pew Research Center…
Robinhood vs. Acorns: 2021 Comparison
Robinhood and Acorns each have a unique target audience, but the biggest difference between the two is that Robinhood may be better for beginners looking to choose their own individual…
Free Stock Screeners: 7 Options for Investors
You shouldn’t pick stocks for your portfolio based on a hot tip you got from a friend or from a TikTok video. Selecting stocks takes some consideration; it’s best not…
How to Find a Financial Advisor Near You
If you search “financial advisors near me,” you’ll likely end up with a long list of financial advisory firms in your area. You’ll want to select several to call and…
5 Options for People Who Can’t Afford Their Tax Bills
If you know you’re getting a refund come tax time, filing your taxes can almost feel fun. But if you suspect you’re going to owe the IRS money you don’t…
