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Recent Articles by Mark Blank

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Feb 1, 2023 by Mark Blank

How to Choose the Right Retirement Account to Reach (and Even Exceed) Your Goals

The days of guaranteed retirement income from pension plans and Social Security might be long gone, but that doesn't mean you can't reach a comfortable retirement. You just need to understand the tools at your disposal.

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Dec 16, 2022 by Mark Blank

Buy This Rising Social Media Stock Instead of Snap and Meta

While most social media companies have struggled greatly in the last six months, one platform is quietly taking off.

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Nov 25, 2022 by Mark Blank

3 Warren Buffett Quotes You Probably Haven't Heard that Will Inspire You to Buy More Stocks

If you feel stuck in the mud with your portfolio, these three Buffett quotes will show you why this might be the best time to buy stocks.

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Nov 16, 2022 by Mark Blank

The Easiest Way to Earn a Near 7% Return in a Bear Market

The U.S. Treasury's inflation-protected I Bond is a no-brainer alternative to holding long-term savings in the bank.

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Nov 17, 2022 by Mark Blank

Why FTX Collapsed - And Why Coinbase Customers Don't Need to Worry

FTX's downfall revealed it to be a company shrouded in dishonesty. Fortunately, a transparent exchange still exists in the world of decentralized finance.

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Nov 16, 2022 by Mark Blank

Stock Market News Have You Stressed? Here's What to Focus On and What to Ignore.

The key to successful investing is controlling your emotions. To do that, you need to know how to tune out the noise.

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Nov 14, 2022 by Mark Blank

2 Red-Hot Real Estate Trends That Billionaires Are Buying Into

The ultra-rich are scooping up real estate hand over fist, but maybe not in the sectors you'd expect.

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Nov 13, 2022 by Mark Blank

This Key Indicator Suggests the Bear Market Is Nearing the Bottom

Investors are desperate for some hope in this bear market, and FINRA may have just provided it.

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Nov 11, 2022 by Mark Blank

2 Surprising Reasons to Sell Your Big Losers

While life-changing wealth is built by holding great companies for the long run, it's important to understand when to sell your stocks.

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Nov 3, 2022 by Mark Blank

This Is the Driving Factor Behind Warren Buffett's Investing Success

If you want market-beating returns, you'll have to consider both what Buffett says, but also what he does.

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Nov 2, 2022 by Mark Blank

Great News for Retirement Savers: Here's What the IRS Just Said

The IRS is raising the bar for retirement savings in a big way, and it could help you save millions more.

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Nov 2, 2022 by Mark Blank

Forget the 401(k) -- Consider These Retirement Accounts Instead

Limiting your retirement planning to a 401(k) could mean leaving a significant amount of money on the table.

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Oct 28, 2022 by Mark Blank

2 Reasons to Love Index Investing and 1 Reason to be Cautious

Index investing is a phenomenal strategy for building wealth, but you might be missing out on something really important if that's your only approach to investing.

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Oct 27, 2022 by Mark Blank

Look for Stocks With This Balance Sheet Trait to Outperform In the Coming Recovery

This bear market will produce the great companies of the next decade. Will you be able to identify them?

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Oct 26, 2022 by Mark Blank

Here's Why the Recent Social Security Bump Might Not Be Good News

In order for there to be a big bump in Social Security benefits, there has to be an incredible loss of purchasing power.

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Oct 21, 2022 by Mark Blank

Why Bitcoin Could Soar in the Coming Years

A huge catalyst looms on the horizon for the grandfather of cryptocurrencies.

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Sep 30, 2022 by Mark Blank

4 Retirement Strategies That Run Circles Around a 401(k)

What if the 401(k) isn't the best way to grow your retirement savings? If you're not receiving an employer match, you might be wasting your time.

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Sep 28, 2022 by Mark Blank

3 Hail Mary Plays That Could Bring Your Stock Portfolio Back From the Brink

If your paper losses are causing you anxiety in this bear market, consider a few strategies that could breathe new life into your investment portfolio.

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Sep 12, 2022 by Mark Blank

Better Buy: Tesla Stock or a Nasdaq Index Fund?

With stocks crashing, there are lots of excellent opportunities for long-term investors. Few are greater than the industry leader in electric vehicles.

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Sep 10, 2022 by Mark Blank

How to Retire With $1.2 Million on a $58,000 Salary

Retiring as a millionaire, even if you aren't a high earner, might be more achievable than you think.

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