Dayana is a former NerdWallet authority on investing and retirement. She has written for The Associated Press, The Motley Fool, Woman’s Day, Real Simple, Newsweek, USA Today and more. She has written and contributed to several personal finance books and has been interviewed on the "Today" Show, "Good Morning America," NPR, CNN and other outlets.
You’ve got financial questions. The internet’s got answers. So do friends, family members and Instagram influencers. Financial planners can cut through the noise and provide expert money advice that’s tailored…
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Everyone gushes about index mutual funds, and for good reason: They’re an easy, hands-off, diversified, low-cost way to invest in the stock market. An index fund creates a portfolio of…
If you like having options, you’ve got plenty when it comes to investment account types. What’ll it be, an IRA? Taxable account? College savings account? That’s one of the first…
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The SIMPLE IRA vs. 401(k) decision is, at its core, a choice between simplicity and flexibility for employers. The aptly named SIMPLE IRA, which stands for Savings Incentive Match Plan for…
