Samuel Taube

Samuel Taube writes about investing for NerdWallet. He has covered investing and financial news since earning his economics degree from the University of Maryland in 2016. Samuel has previously written for Investopedia, Benzinga, Seeking Alpha, Wealth Daily and Investment U, and has worked as an editor for Investment U, Wealth Daily and Haven Investment Letter. He is based in Brooklyn, New York.

What you need to know about Trump IRAs and Trump accounts 🏛️

May 6, 2026

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9 min read

What you need to know about Trump IRAs and Trump accounts 🏛️

And why it'll take some creativity to build a smart portfolio in a Trump account

Samuel Taube

Which brokers might get access to the SpaceX IPO? 🚀

Apr 17, 2026

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3 min read

Which brokers might get access to the SpaceX IPO? 🚀

A SpaceX IPO is expected this summer, and could be the largest IPO ever. But a report suggests that it will only be available through certain brokers.

Samuel Taube

Apr 2, 2026

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14 min read

How stocks, war and oil are entwined 🛢️

Making sense of oil prices and Iran-related volatility. Plus, how to make a last-minute dent in your taxable income. Also, economic data, blue-chip earnings and more.

Samuel Taube

Mar 19, 2026

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7 min read

Which brokers have AI features? 🤖

Some of the brokers we review can place trades for you with just a text prompt.

Samuel Taube