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Lost money on an investment? Here's what to do

| Maurie Backman

It's not necessarily all doom and gloom.

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I'm worried I won't like retirement. Here's what I'm doing about that

| Maurie Backman

Some of us are less excited than others to wrap up our careers.

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Want true passive income? Do this instead of buying a rental property

| Maurie Backman

This options requires a lot less work.

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Should You Pull Your Money Out of the Stock Market Right Now?

| Maurie Backman

Don't let your nerves get the better of you.

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The 1 question you must ask yourself before buying a stock

| Maurie Backman

Don't move forward until you've answered it thoroughly.

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Warren Buffett says investors should do this 1 thing when stock values are down

| Maurie Backman

It's advice worth taking right now.

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US stocks just hit bear market territory, but here's why you don't need to worry

| Maurie Backman

Stocks may be down, but all isn't lost.

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How worried should you be about a bear market?

| Maurie Backman

Yes, stocks have been shaky. But here's why you shouldn't panic.

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Could this Warren Buffett recommendation be your ticket to a million-dollar portfolio?

| Maurie Backman

Here's what one of the best investors of our time suggests.

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Ask yourself these 3 questions before buying your next stock

| Maurie Backman

The answers could lead to the right investment decisions.

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The most important thing you need to get through a stock market correction

| Maurie Backman

It could be your ticket to surviving another round of volatility.

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This Warren Buffett recommendation could be your best investment in 2022

| Maurie Backman

It's a suitable investment for just about anyone.

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The 3 things I'm doing to prepare for a 2022 stock market crash

| Maurie Backman

Hint: Sitting around panicking isn't one of them.

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How to build a diverse portfolio with zero investing experience whatsoever

| Maurie Backman

Clueless about investing? We've got you covered.

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Cryptocurrency values plunged this past week. Should you change your investing strategy?

| Maurie Backman

It was a pretty bad week for crypto. How should you react as an investor?

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Answer these 5 questions before investing in Bitcoin

| Maurie Backman

Thinking of putting some money into the popular cryptocurrency? Don't make that move until you address these important points.

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This Is 1 of the Easiest Ways to Lose Money in the Stock Market

| Maurie Backman

If you've been a victim of emotion-driven investing before, here are some strategies to employ.

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Warren Buffett has this advice for investing in a volatile market

| Maurie Backman

When the Oracle of Omaha speaks, it pays to listen.

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3 reasons to hand-pick stocks instead of buying index funds

| Maurie Backman

Though index funds work well for the average investor, here's why individual stocks may be a better bet for you.

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3 major investing mistakes to avoid at all costs

| Maurie Backman

Staying away from these blunders will make you much wealthier.

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