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Understanding the tax-advantaged SEP IRA

A SEP IRA — short for simplified employee pension plan — is a tax-advantaged retirement plan designed for business owners, including self-employed individuals. Learn its pros and cons to help you determine if it's the right retirement option for you.

How to calculate dividends

Stock investors can earn passive income in the form of dividends. Calculating your dividends helps you compare options and estimate how much to anticipate in dividend payouts.

Fiduciary advisors: What they do and why it matters

We’ll break down what's expected of a fiduciary and why it’s important to work with one.

Financial planning for young adults

Young adults have time on their side as they get started with investing. Here are a financial advisor's top seven suggestions for money management in young adulthood.

Financial wisdom: Top money moves by generation

How are Americans building wealth and reaching financial freedom? It depends on who you ask, and their current life stage.

What is market value?

Market value is a critical factor to consider when investing or buying or selling property. Find out more about market capital and how to calculate it.

High earner, not rich yet (HENRY): How to get on track to building wealth

Having a solid salary can help you build wealth — if you're able to save money. Consider these ideas for making the most of your high earnings.

The U.S. may hit the debt ceiling this summer – what it means for Wall Street (and your investments)

Despite the United States reaching the debt ceiling in January 2023, partisan deadlock in the federal government has stopped Congress from increasing the limit. Here is how the debt ceiling works and what could happen if the limit isn't raised.

Investment strategies: Guide for beginners

Investing comes with risks, but smart strategies can help reduce some of those risks. Discover different types of investment strategies to set your foundational knowledge.

What are mutual funds?

Mutual funds are a type of investment that pools money from numerous shareholders to invest in a variety of securities, such as stocks, bonds and money markets. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of this type of investment.

Cryptocurrency: Who’s investing?

Given the seeming ubiquity of cryptocurrency, it’s important to fully understand what it is.

Battling inflation: Investing perspectives

Empower brought together four asset managers to share their insights on investment strategy in an inflationary environment.