How to Buy Amazon Stock (AMZN)
Amazon’s success is rooted in making it easy for customers to quickly — and perhaps impulsively — buy products online. The company is one of a handful with over a…
Anna-Louise Jackson
Anna-Louise is a former investing and retirement writer for NerdWallet. She has been reporting on stocks and the economy for more than a decade. Her writing has appeared in Bloomberg, Crain's Chicago Business and USA Today.
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Best S&P 500 ETFs for Summer 2022
Warren Buffett is one of the most successful investors in history, and his advice to the rest of us is simple: Invest in a low-cost S&P 500 index fund. Buffett’s…
Bored by Buy-and-Hold? Try Active Investing
Some people tinker on their homes every weekend. Others open their toolbox only when a pipe bursts. Similarly, in investing, day traders may place trades as they’re glued to business…
Investment Portfolio: What It Is and How to Build a Good One
Like any industry, investing has its own language. And one term people often use is “investment portfolio,” which refers to all of your invested assets. Building an investment portfolio might…
Marijuana Stocks: How to Lower Risk and Buy What’s Right for You
Marijuana stocks are dope, the industry’s growing like a weed — take your pick of puns, but investing in marijuana is far from a joke. With recreational marijuana legal in…
How to Max Out Your Roth IRA This Year
The maximum you can contribute to a Roth IRA is . But even for those with the means to contribute that amount, proper planning can be a big help in…
What Happens if an ETF Closes?
The past decade has seen an explosion in new exchange-traded funds. Investors have flocked to ETFs because they trade like individual stocks, but offer the diversification benefits of mutual funds…
How to Get Cheap or Free Financial Advice
The saying “you get what you pay for” doesn’t always apply. When it comes to financial advice, you can find a wealth of valuable information for free or at a…
Don’t Let Your Love of Logos Become a Financial Faux Pas
If you don’t keep up with the Kardashians, here’s what you’re missing lately: Logos are back in fashion. A few months ago, Kim Kardashian posed in head-to-toe clothing dripping with…
How to Invest in Foreign and International Stocks
With more than 4,000 publicly traded stocks in the U.S., why venture into international stocks? The answer: Investing in international stocks can reduce your risk — and may even bolster…
