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Did you know that you could short the entire S&P 500 index with a single ETF? Read about inverse exposure ETFS (or bear ETFs) and the two companies that aim for 1x, 2x, and 3x inverse returns.

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) and the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) are two of the largest and most popular investment funds in America. Each ETF is used to represent the general US stock market in a portfolio. But in a head-to-head comparison (VOO vs. VTI), is one better than the other?

Like the other FIRE versions, Lean FIRE relies heavily on the safe withdrawal rate and building an extensive portfolio. But the main difference is that this version of FIR has a much stronger emphasis on frugality. Lean FIRE works incredibly well for people who can live on less than the average person does.

Live Oak Bank will give you a bonus if you deposit a sizable sum into a new or existing checking account. Learn the details and why this offer is one you shouldn't pass up.

I think people obsess over home values way too much. When prices go up, people want to talk about it. When prices go down, people want to talk about it. I think focusing on it is a bad thing and here are several reasons why.

As the popularity of cryptocurrencies grows, so are the products and services being offered in the asset class. One increasingly common example is Stablecoin. It’s a version of cryptocurrency that’s increasingly available on crypto exchanges, but it’s different from regular crypto because its value doesn’t fluctuate. Find out more about the benefits of stablecoin.

Have you heard of the "15/4 credit card payment hack" and wondering if it can be used to help improve your credit score? We explain what it is, how it can help, and how it's benefits may be overblown.

Quicken has gone through a lot of changes, and several acquisitions, so it's understandable that you're concerned whether Quicken will be discontinued.

If you live near a Costco, you probably already know how valuable your membership to this warehouse club can be. However, Costco doesn't accept all credit cards for in-store purchases. Find out which ones they accept, and whether your current card is one of the best credit cards to use at Costco.

Did you or someone you love get a letter from RIP Medical Debt? Were you skeptical about whether the debt was truly forgiven? Read on to learn whether this organization is legit or the start of another scam.

A flexible spending account is a tax-advantaged savings program for medical expenses. Your contributions are pre-tax dollars that reduce your taxable income. There are annual contribution limits, and your unused funds may expire at the end of the calendar year. Here is a closer look at the flexible spending account and how it works.

The annual bonus has to be one of the best workplace benefits. After all, you can do plenty of things with a few extra dollars in your pocket that you don’t have to work extra hours for. This guide covers how bonuses are taxed and how you might be able to minimize your tax bite.