Coryanne Hicks

Washington, D.C., United States

Writer and Blogger at Freelance

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The Best Investing Advice for College Grads

3 days ago | kiplinger.com | Coryanne Hicks

As you read this, give yourself two big pats on the back: One for putting in the work to earn your college degree and one for finding this article. The fact that you're here shows you've already taken the most important step toward financial freedom by starting your investment education. Often, the biggest hurdle to investing is simply a lack of knowledge. The prospect of learning how to invest can feel so overwhelming that many put off starting altogether.
5 Mother's Day Gift Ideas That Are Also Good Long-Term Investments

1 week ago | kiplinger.com | Coryanne Hicks

Mother's Day only comes around once per year (May 11 in 2025), but moms deserve to be appreciated every day. This year, why not show the mom in your life your everlasting love with a gift that will keep on giving for decades to come? Instead of flowers that will wilt within a week or chocolates that won't last the night, give her a gift that will appreciate in value over time. This way she gets the joy of a meaningful gift now — and the lasting value of something that grows with time.
An Investor's Guide to European Markets

2 months ago | money.usnews.com | Coryanne Hicks |Stephanie Steinberg

Key Takeaways: Like in the U.S., the European stock market is made up of many individual exchanges, the biggest of which include the Euronext in Amsterdam and the SIX Swiss Exchange. Two key features make the European markets particularly appealing: value and macroeconomic conditions. One of the biggest risks is currency risk.
Best Places to Invest in Real Estate in 2025

2 months ago | msn.com | Coryanne Hicks

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5 Things All Beginner Investors Should Know

Feb 14, 2025 | msn.com | Coryanne Hicks

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Your Retirement Savings and Spending Should Change Under Trump

Feb 12, 2025 | kiplinger.com | Coryanne Hicks

Managing your retirement savings and spending is always a juggling act, with many balls all requiring careful control to keep everything airborne. This task only gets harder when you must do it while balancing on unsteady ground. But such is the reality facing retirees and near-retirees as President Donald Trump embarks on his second term.
Your Retirement Savings and Spending Should Change Under Trump

Feb 12, 2025 | flipboard.com | Coryanne Hicks

20 hours agoIf you rely on Social Security payments, you’re receiving a much-needed raise. Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is increasing benefits by 5.9%, the largest increase in 40 years. This is welcome news for Social Security and SSI recipients who have been financially battered by …
Is It Too Late to Invest in Bitcoin?

Feb 8, 2025 | kiplinger.com | Coryanne Hicks

Few things can capture an investor's imagination like FOMO, especially when that fear of missing out is rooted in six-figure-profit stories. Such may be the case for investors who witnessed bitcoin cross the $100,000 mark for the first time on December 5.
6 Facts to Know Before Investing in a Restaurant

Jan 17, 2025 | money.usnews.com | Coryanne Hicks |Stephanie Steinberg

The restaurant industry is in expansion territory, according to the National Restaurant Association's latest statistics. In November, the Restaurant Performance Indicator (RPI), which tracks the health of the U.S. restaurant industry, stood at its highest since July 2023. Restaurant operators also have a positive outlook on the months ahead, according to the association's Expectation Index. Related: Sign up for stock news with our Invested newsletter.
How to pay taxes on investment income

Jan 15, 2025 | fidelity.com | Coryanne Hicks

If you sold investments for a profit in 2024, you could be facing a tax bill unless you sold other investments at a loss to offset that profit. In either case, just how much of your investment income is taxable and how it will be taxed can be a challenge to figure out. Here is a rundown on paying taxes on investment income:Understanding investment income and capital gains taxes. Taxes on dividend and interest income. Watch out for the net investment income tax.