What is an ETF?
Your 401(k) or IRA options, probably include ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) alongside mutual funds. Think of an ETF as a basket of investments, like stocks…
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What is the stock market? It doesn’t have to be mysterious
If you have never invested in stocks, the very idea of the stock market can seem mysterious’but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s a beginner’s guide. What is…
Money Basics: What are mutual funds?
What Are Mutual Funds? If you have a 401(k) or IRA, you’ve likely seen mutual funds listed as investment options, maybe with serious sounding names, but…
The top word for 2025 means nothing
If you have middle-schooler children or grandchildren, you may have heard this word: Six Seven (67). And you might have asked what it means. Whatever…
One unusual problem with roller coasters
Of all the things a to worry about on a roller coaster, here’s one you probably didn’t see coming: A flying duck. And that was exactly the problem for a…
Variety of advent calendars abound
The kids may love an advent calendar with a chocolate for every day, but it certainly isn’t the only choice for counting the days to Christmas. Fragrance…
The new scent for men and women draws ire — and maybe flies
Forget the earthy, spicy male scents of yore: English Leather, Old Spice, Stetson. Time for a new dynamic. Like sugar cookie. Yup, the personal care…
Coffee prices just keep climbing
Coffee isn’t like filet mignon or cashmere sweaters — most coffee drinkers consider it a daily necessity and keep buying it even when prices spike. And…
What are rare earth elements?
Rare Earth Elements (REE) are a group of 17 metals critical to modern technology. They are irreplaceable in electronics, where europium is used in screens…
Rare earth elements: How China took over
About 25 years ago, China began to move to corner the world’s supply of rare earth elements (REE) and control their processing and distribution. According…