What Is an Accredited Investor?
Update: In August 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission expanded its definition of individuals and organizations that qualify as an accredited investor. The new rules take effect later this year…
Kevin Voigt
Kevin Voigt is a staff writer at NerdWallet covering investing. He previously was a reporter with The Wall Street Journal and business producer for CNN.com in Hong Kong, where he was based for nearly two decades. When not writing, you can find Kevin playing in bands and working the land at his Whidbey Island home outside of Seattle. Email: [email protected]
Posts by Kevin Voigt:
Investment Calculator: See How Your Money Can Grow
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…
Real Estate vs. Stocks: Which Is the Better Investment?
To grow your wealth, which is the better strategy: Investing in real estate or building a portfolio of stocks? Many Americans do a bit of both: 65% of U.S. households…
Can I Buy a Ballpark Hot Dog and Still Afford to Retire?
Is the cost of taking a family to the ballpark making you choke on your hot dog? When the cashier at the concession stand asks “Credit or debit?” does it…
What the Schwab-TD Ameritrade Deal Could Mean for You
In a deal that would merge two of the largest online brokerages, Charles Schwab announced it will buy TD Ameritrade for $26 billion. The combined firm is expected to serve…
Ally Invest Managed Portfolios Debuts 0% Fee, ‘Freemium’ Option
Ally Invest Managed Portfolios, the robo-advisor arm of the online banking and brokerage firm, is launching a new, so-called Cash-Enhanced Managed Portfolio option with 0% advisory fees. Ally has called…
Mutual Fund Calculator: Find What Fees Will Cost You
With thousands of mutual funds on the market, how do you decide which fund to buy? Looking into the future and the fees that can erode long-term returns is good way to sift through your…
Index Funds: How to Invest and Best Funds to Choose
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…
How to Invest $500
If investing feels like a rich person’s game, it’s not your imagination: Many investments cater to the wealthy. But there are plenty of ways to invest with a smaller amount…
How to Buy Bitcoin
Buying bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies can be a fun way to explore an experimental new investment. But it’s also true that any investment in cryptocurrency should carry a warning label…
