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Recent Articles by Sam Swenson, CFA, CPA

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Aug 26, 2024 by Sam Swenson, CFA, CPA

What Are Bollinger Bands?

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Aug 23, 2024 by Sam Swenson, CFA, CPA

What Is the Cost of Debt?

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Aug 22, 2024 by Sam Swenson, CFA, CPA

What Does It Mean to Buy the Dip?

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Aug 22, 2024 by Sam Swenson, CFA, CPA

What Is a Check?

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Aug 15, 2024 by Sam Swenson, CFA, CPA

What Is a Bank Statement?

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May 3, 2024 by Sam Swenson, CFA, CPA

What Are Revenue Bonds?

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May 1, 2024 by Sam Swenson, CFA, CPA

What Are Pink Sheet Stocks?

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Jan 9, 2024 by Sam Swenson, CFA, CPA

How to Calculate Your Gross Income Per Month

Find out how to calculate your monthly gross income.

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Jul 24, 2023 by Sam Swenson, CFA, CPA

What Is Liquidity?

Get to know this core investing concept.

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Jul 24, 2023 by Sam Swenson, CFA, CPA

What Is Money Mindset?

Develop a positive money mindset and reap the benefits throughout your financial life.

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Jul 8, 2023 by Sam Swenson, CFA, CPA

Planning to Retire in 10 Years? Do These 4 Things First

Get acquainted with what's likely to happen down the road.

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Jul 7, 2023 by Sam Swenson, CFA, CPA

Planning to Retire in 2024? Take These Steps Before You Leave Your Job

If you're thinking of retiring next year, be sure to have a road map.

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Jul 6, 2023 by Sam Swenson, CFA, CPA

Here's Why a Roth IRA Offers Incredible Tax Savings in Retirement

Paying taxes isn't fun, so consider taking the threat of future tax increases off the table with a Roth IRA.

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Jul 4, 2023 by Sam Swenson, CFA, CPA

Worried About a Recession? Here's Why You Should Invest In the Stock Market

Regardless of where the market might be headed in the short term, the best time to invest is now.

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Jul 2, 2023 by Sam Swenson, CFA, CPA

Here's How a Taxable Brokerage Account Can Help You Retire a Millionaire

Despite the clear downsides, taxable brokerage accounts maintain some interesting advantages.

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Jul 1, 2023 by Sam Swenson, CFA, CPA

3 Downsides of Taking an Early 401(k) Withdrawal

Your retirement savings are truly meant for one thing: retirement.

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Jun 30, 2023 by Sam Swenson, CFA, CPA

3 Reasons You Should Skip a 401(k) to IRA Rollover

A rollover doesn't always make sense -- be sure to know when that is.

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Jun 29, 2023 by Sam Swenson, CFA, CPA

4 Reasons You May Want to Roll Over Your 401(k) Right Now

The cost of a forgotten 401(k) is more than you might think.

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Jun 20, 2023 by Sam Swenson, CFA, CPA

What Is the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA)?

UTMA accounts can be a useful tool for keeping certain investments and property in a minor’s name under certain conditions.

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Apr 29, 2023 by Sam Swenson, CFA, CPA

Here's Why a Roth IRA Offers Incredible Tax Savings In Retirement

You'll be happy you contributed to a Roth once you reach retirement.

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