Best Real Estate Crowdfunding Investment Platforms
See NerdWallet’s picks for the best online real estate investing platforms and learn more about this relatively new investment vehicle.
Chris Davis
Chris is a NerdWallet investing writer. He has more than 10 years of freelance and in-house experience writing on behalf of financial institutions and coaching financial writers, and has led classes and workshops to help non-native English speakers excel in written business communications.
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What to Invest in During a Recession
Investing during a recession can be frightening at times, but it doesn’t have to be unnerving — if you know what to look for. Choosing the best investments during a…
401(k) Withdrawal Calculator
In some cases, it’s possible to withdraw from retirement accounts like 401(k)s and individual retirement accounts before your retirement age without a penalty. But there are often many reasons to…
ETF or Index Fund: Which Is Right for You?
Wondering whether exchange-traded funds, also known as ETFs, or index funds are a better investment for you? The truth is, they share more similarities than differences, but there are a…
Cashing Out a 401(k) Due to COVID-19? Consider These Things First
Typically, the penalty for withdrawing from a 401(k) before the age of 59½ is 10% of the distribution, plus an automatic withholding of at least 20% for taxes. But with…
What Is the S&P 500?
The S&P 500 is a stock market index that measures the performance of about 500 companies in the U.S. It includes companies across 11 sectors to offer a picture of…
Want a Safe Investment? Consider These Low-Risk Options
When the markets turn volatile, safe investments often get a moment in the sun — and for good reason. FDIC-insured deposit accounts and other low-risk investments can help cautious investors…
Inflation Calculator
How inflation affects your savings Say a movie ticket cost $5 in 2000, and in 2020, that same movie ticket costs $10. This doesn’t mean your original $5 would grow…
Investment Calculator
The goal of any investment is to get more cash out than you put in. How much could you potentially make over time? This investment calculator can tell you. How…
7 Upcoming IPOs to Watch in 2020
The 2019 IPO calendar was packed with fast-growing startups valued at over $1 billion each, but how many of these IPO stocks lived up to their hype? Will the upcoming…
