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What is the standard deduction?

The standard deduction is a fixed dollar amount set by the IRS that taxpayers can subtract from their gross income to reduce the amount of…

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What is ROI?

Return on investment (ROI) is a financial metric used to assess an investment’s profitability. It is one of the most commonly used metrics in finance….

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What is cost basis?

Cost basis is especially important when calculating end-of-year taxes. Find out what you can do to potentially reduce your bill.

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What is a bear market?

A bear market occurs when the stock market indices drop by more than 20% from their most previous highs.

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Employee stock options explained

Employee stock options are a form of compensation that some companies offer to their employees. They give employees the right to purchase company shares at a predetermined price, known as the strike price.

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What are dividends?

Learn how dividends work, the types of dividends, the tax implications of dividends, and dividend investing on M1.

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What is a SIMPLE IRA?

Learn about SIMPLE IRAs and the contributions, distributions, and taxes associated with them. Compare other retirement accounts too.

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What are ETFs?

ETFs are a security that investors can select to invest in. Many ETFs can have a large pool of individual stocks, giving investors broad exposure. Here’s what you need to know.