Sam Taube has been writing about investing news since earning his economics degree from the University of Maryland in 2016. Sam has previously written for Investopedia, Benzinga, Seeking Alpha and Investment U. He is based in Brooklyn, New York.
Mar 5, 2026
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14 min read
Also, is stock lending a good idea in these volatile times? Plus, blue-chip earnings, Fed decisions, economic data and more.
Feb 17, 2026
5 min read
A stock market pullback doesn’t have to be big to be nerve-wracking. Here are two ways to deal with it.
Feb 3, 2026
17 min read
And is it a good idea to buy physical gold? Plus, monthly dividend ETFs, economic data, blue-chip earnings and more.
Jan 16, 2026
8 min read
Should you max out your IRA as soon as possible, or make even contributions throughout the year? Here’s what to know about when to make IRA contributions.
Jan 9, 2026
12 min read
Also, what to know about XRP ETFs, blue-chip earnings, Fed decisions, economic data and more.
Dec 19, 2025
3 min read
Matching isn't just for 401(k) plans anymore. Here's the scoop on the brokers and robo-advisors that offer matches for IRAs.
Dec 5, 2025
We polled more than a dozen economists about the current AI boom and got some pretty clear results. Plus: Blue-chip earnings, Fed decisions, economic data and more.
Nov 14, 2025
4 min read
Worried you’re too exposed to AI and Big Tech through your index funds? Equal-weight S&P 500 ETFs are a potential solution, but they have their downsides.
Nov 3, 2025
11 min read
Plus, how the market has performed during and after past government shutdowns, economic data releases, blue-chip earnings and more.
Oct 16, 2025
6 min read
Strategic metals like lithium and neodymium are important to high-tech manufacturing. We're looking at the top mining stocks in this space, and why recent U.S.-China tariff drama has moved them.
Oct 2, 2025
Big changes may be coming to earnings reports, and to minimum balance requirements for day traders. Plus, Fed decisions, economic data, government shutdown uncertainty, blue-chip earnings and more.
Sep 18, 2025
I looked at the last two years of Apple events. How have they affected Apple's stock price? It's complicated.
Sep 4, 2025
Plus: How interest rate cuts could impact different savings products, Fed decisions, blue-chip earnings and more.
Aug 20, 2025
Nvidia now makes up 8% of the index. Here's what that means for stock pickers and index fund investors.
Jul 17, 2025
A weakening U.S. dollar means it takes more dollars to buy the same amount of Bitcoin. Here's why that matters.
Jul 2, 2025
15 min read
Plus: Lazy portfolios fit for any financial goal, Fed meetings, GDP releases, blue-chip earnings and more.
Jun 16, 2025
2 min read
Our research on how to invest extra cash, whether it's three figures or six.
Jun 3, 2025
13 min read
The meme behind Wall Street's tariff optimism. Also, how the Moody's credit downgrade is affecting fixed-income investments. Plus, blue-chip earnings, Fed meetings and more.
May 16, 2025
With Bitcoin back above $100,000, here are outlooks and price predictions from four investing heavyweights.
May 2, 2025
10 min read
Why international stocks are outperforming U.S. stocks in 2025, despite tariffs — and how to invest. Plus, Fed decisions, blue-chip earnings and more.
Apr 18, 2025
This month has seen the biggest one-day rally in the S&P 500 in at least 15 years, and also one of the biggest one-day crashes. How does this stack up against previous bouts of volatility?
Apr 2, 2025
How high might gold prices go in 2025? Plus: Bond investments that won't leave a big tax bill.
Mar 18, 2025
We're not in one yet, but we are in a stock market correction. Here's how to find recession-resistant investments.
Mar 4, 2025
Plus, should spring cleaning include your portfolio? And which big earnings, data releases and Fed decisions could move markets this month?
Feb 15, 2025
Here are our lists of high-dividend stocks and ETFs.
