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A bear market is when the value of a stock market index drops at least 20%. Understanding a few key bear market facts can calm your nerves, and help you avoid costly investing mistakes.
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If just the mention of the word insurance makes you want to run for the hills, we get it. The thing is, having insurance—for your car, your home, your pet, etc.—is important for protecting your assets and loved ones, and for your financial health (you don’t want to get hit with a giant bill if your basement floods). We’ve done the research on all kinds of insurance and broken down what you need to know when you shop for a policy, so you can be sure you’re covered.
You don’t need to be a stock market whiz to learn the ropes of investing, and be good at it. We’ve got advice on how to get started, where to open an account, what to invest in, and how to come up with an investment strategy for you. You’ve got some experience under your belt already? Look for our stories on investing in crypto, and more.
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