How to buy gold: A guide for beginners

The three primary ways to invest in gold are to buy physical gold bullion, gold futures, or gold stocks and ETFs. While gold can be a hedge against inflation, keep in mind that it doesn’t generate interest, and timing the market can be difficult.

The 5 best ways to sell a car

The overall best way to sell your car is to someone in your network at or near full value. But other options (dealer trade-in, Carmax, etc.) have merits, too.

How to file your taxes in 6 easy steps

Your tax return is due April 15, 2024 unless you get an extension. There’s time, but you’ll want to get a head start by gathering up your income sources, savings and dividends, business expenses, and HSA reimbursements. You can then file yourself by using IRS Free File or tax filing software, or get some help with a tax professional.

Simple Mortgage Calculator

Our simple mortgage calculator will show your total estimated monthly mortgage payment based on: The value of the home you’re considering. Your down payment amount. … Read more

Are Pokémon cards a good investment?

Now that a Pikachu has sold for $5.275 million, you might be wondering: are any of your old Pokémon cards worth anything? And should you buy some cards today as an investment? Not so fast. Despite some high-profile sales, rare Pokémon cards remain a dubious investment at best.

When is the best time to book a flight?

Contrary to long-standing travel myths, there’s no magical day of the week or time for booking a flight. What is true, however, is that there’s an ideal window of one to four months before your departure when flights are likely to be cheaper.

The 20 best commission-free exchange-traded funds (ETFs)

Now that you can trade them commission-free, there’s never been a better time to add ETFs to your investment portfolio. Vanguard and Schwab are two big-name companies that offer the very best commission-free ETFs. But you’ll also find that iShares offers a number of reputable options.