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3 weeks ago | money.usnews.com | Tony Dong |Brady Porche

Getty ImagesFor retirees or income-focused investors who want to match their cash flow with expenses, receiving regular income every week rather than once a month can help with budgeting and peace of mind. Closed-end funds (CEFs) are known for their high yield but typically hold assets that generate income at irregular intervals. However, most income investors prefer consistency when it comes to yield.

4 weeks ago | money.usnews.com | Dmytro Spilka |Rachel McVearry |Brady Porche

If you’ve ever expressed an interest in cryptocurrency investing, chances are that you’ve heard about Binance by now. The largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, Binance has amassed over 200 million users worldwide, and with support for more than 160 cryptocurrencies in the U.S., the platform has become a popular way for investors to buy and trade digital currencies. Sponsored BrokersLow commission rates start at $0 for U.S. listed stocks & ETFs*. Margin loan rates from 4.83% to 5.83%.

2 months ago | money.usnews.com | Tony Dong |Brady Porche

Morningstar, a leading investment research firm, recently published an eye-opening report titled, "15 Funds That Have Lost the Most Value for Shareholders Over the Past Decade."The analysis covered both exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds, examining which products have done the most damage to long-term investor wealth. Unsurprisingly, the worst offenders were mostly leveraged or inverse funds, which are notoriously volatile and typically designed for short-term trading.

2 months ago | money.usnews.com | Wayne Duggan |Brady Porche

From Feb. 19, 2020, to March 23, 2020, the S&P 500 dropped from 3,386.10 to 2,237.40, losing 33.9% of its value. The global outbreak of COVID-19 understandably rattled financial markets, triggering economic shutdowns and widespread fears about the virus's impact. Related: Sign up for stock news with our Invested newsletter. Fortunately, the S&P 500 recovered to new all-time highs by August 2020 and is now up about 150% from its COVID lows.

2 months ago | money.usnews.com | Tony Dong |Brady Porche

The first three months of 2025 have been marked by higher-than-expected market volatility, with investors navigating a surge in uncertainty. As of March 17, the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) – often called Wall Street's "fear index" – hovered around 22, after hitting a 2025 peak of 27.9 a week earlier. The VIX is calculated based on S&P 500 index options prices, reflecting the expected volatility over the next 30 days.