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Melissa Brock, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

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Investors, Have You Used the Rule of 72? If Not, Here's Why You're Missing Out
September 21, 2021 4:00 AM ET

Investors, Have You Used the Rule of 72? If Not, Here's Why You're Missing Out

Melissa Brock

Have you heard of the Rule of 72? It's a basic formula that every investor should have at the ready. See why you should figure out how the rule of 72 applies to your investments now.

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Are You Mapping Your Money? Here's What it is and Why You Should Do It
September 18, 2021 2:10 AM ET

Are You Mapping Your Money? Here's What it is and Why You Should Do It

Melissa Brock

Ever heard of money mapping? Nope, you've probably just heard about budgeting. Learn about what it is and why you want to do it.

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Can't Afford to Save for Retirement? Take These 5 Steps: High Earners, This Includes You
September 17, 2021 4:29 AM ET

Can't Afford to Save for Retirement? Take These 5 Steps: High Earners, This Includes You

Melissa Brock

Don't think you can afford to save for retirement because of whatever reason — lifestyle creep, excessive student loans, etc.? Let's tackle that issue by taking one very, very small first step.

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6 Retirement-Ready Mistakes 60-Year-Olds Commonly Make
September 16, 2021 4:00 AM ET

6 Retirement-Ready Mistakes 60-Year-Olds Commonly Make

Melissa Brock

Are you 60 and practically salivating at the idea of retirement? Avoid these common mistakes that can put you into dangerous territory.

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The Best Investment: Telling Debt to Buzz Off. Do You Agree? 
September 15, 2021 4:00 AM ET

The Best Investment: Telling Debt to Buzz Off. Do You Agree? 

Melissa Brock

Is debt the root of all evil or sunshine on a balmy day? It's funny how experts can be so divided on this issue. What do you think?

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Are You Creditworthy? A Look at What Your Lender Sees (and Does Investing Affect Your Credit?)
September 14, 2021 5:00 AM ET

Are You Creditworthy? A Look at What Your Lender Sees (and Does Investing Affect Your Credit?)

Melissa Brock

Let's get under the microscope of what your lender sees when you apply for loan. Also, does investing and trading affect your credit and vice versa? Let's find out.

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You Cubicle Copied Your Retirement Plan? Yikes! Why That's a Big Mistake 
September 10, 2021 5:00 AM ET

You "Cubicle Copied" Your Retirement Plan? Yikes! Why That's a Big Mistake 

Melissa Brock

It's so easy, so tempting to lean over and say to your office buddy, "What box did you check on the retirement forms?" But is it the best idea? Not at all, and here's why.

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Lost Money in the Markets? It's a Good Learning Experience (and Can Make You a Better Investor)
September 9, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Lost Money in the Markets? It's a Good Learning Experience (and Can Make You a Better Investor)

Melissa Brock

It's always best to take a look at the silver linings, especially when you lose money. Losing money in the stock market can be a great thing (yes, really!) and here's why.

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5 Retirement Savings Thought Traps (and How to Dodge Them)
September 9, 2021 1:00 AM ET

5 Retirement Savings Thought Traps (and How to Dodge Them)

Melissa Brock

It's easy to think, "It's too hard to save" or "I'll never be able to save enough" when it comes to retirement savings. Are you thinking some of these toxic thoughts?

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Getting Ready to Retire? Check These Things First
September 7, 2021 4:00 AM ET

Getting Ready to Retire? Check These Things First

Melissa Brock

Before you crash down your boss' door with your retirement announcement, consider doing your homework first. You don't want to get overeager without doing your due diligence.

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These Out-of-the-Mainstream Investments Might Be Your Jam, and Here's Why
September 3, 2021 3:00 AM ET

These Out-of-the-Mainstream Investments Might Be Your Jam, and Here's Why

Melissa Brock

Ready to think outside the box? Check out these four opportunities that might have been on your radar but you just haven't quite acted yet.

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Are Your Hobbies (and Your Kids' Hobbies) Killing Your Retirement Savings?
September 2, 2021 3:23 AM ET

Are Your Hobbies (and Your Kids' Hobbies) Killing Your Retirement Savings?

Melissa Brock

A new sports season has arrived. And with it, parents shell out big bucks for their kids to play. How much are your own hobbies and that of your kids crushing the money you can put into retirement?

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Why You Should Know Your Net Worth (and Why it's Not Good if You Don't)
September 1, 2021 2:00 AM ET

Why You Should Know Your Net Worth (and Why it's Not Good if You Don't)

Melissa Brock

Be honest: Do you know your net worth? If you go, "Hmmmm...." it's time to start digging. Because the truth is, you should know that number as well as you know your phone number or Social Security number. Here's how to do it.

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Have You Gotten Long-Term Care Insurance? You Could Shred Your Nest Egg if You Haven't
August 31, 2021 4:25 AM ET

Have You Gotten Long-Term Care Insurance? You Could Shred Your Nest Egg if You Haven't

Melissa Brock

You haven't gotten long-term care insurance? Eeeeek. It's one of the tenets of basic personal finance, so learn more about how to get it so you don't destroy everything you've worked toward financially.

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Do You Have an Active Wealth Plan?
August 30, 2021 3:00 AM ET

Do You Have an Active Wealth Plan?

Melissa Brock

Active wealth management. Mystified? No problem. Just think of it as similar to your fire escape plan and you're set. Here's what you need to do.

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What to Do if You're Creeping Closer to the Roth IRA Income Limit
August 27, 2021 3:35 AM ET

What to Do if You're Creeping Closer to the Roth IRA Income Limit

Melissa Brock

Going to tip the scales toward going over the Roth IRA income limits? Don't panic. You have options. Let's go over them.

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Pros and Cons to Choosing a Roth 401(k) Over Traditional 401(k) — and Vice Versa
August 26, 2021 3:07 AM ET

Pros and Cons to Choosing a Roth 401(k) Over Traditional 401(k) — and Vice Versa

Melissa Brock

Agonizing over whether to plunk your money into a Roth 401(k) or traditional 401(k)? Yep, I get it. It can feel like a tremendously difficult decision. Here's what you might want to consider.

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Loss Aversion: How it Can Damage Your Investing and Trading Efforts and How to Stop It
August 25, 2021 4:00 AM ET

Loss Aversion: How it Can Damage Your Investing and Trading Efforts and How to Stop It

Melissa Brock

Guess what? You're prone to loss aversion. If you're not sure what it is, it could cause you to lose a lot of money. Let's figure out how to stop it.

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Avoid Investment Mistakes: Learn Behavioral Finance
August 23, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Avoid Investment Mistakes: Learn Behavioral Finance

Melissa Brock

What biases do you have? If you say, "Not any!" that's highly unlikely. Your biases could cause you to lose money in the markets. Here's what you need to know.

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How to Tune Out FOMO When Investing
August 23, 2021 5:00 AM ET

How to Tune Out FOMO When Investing

Melissa Brock

Screening FOMO constantly? You're normal. However, you might want to consider taking it to the next level: Ignoring it completely.

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Need to Clean Up a Messy Portfolio? Here's How You Can Declutter
August 20, 2021 4:03 AM ET

Need to Clean Up a Messy Portfolio? Here's How You Can Declutter

Melissa Brock

Does your portfolio resemble a garage crammed to the max or a junk drawer that's beyond impressive (you never know when you'll need those receipts from 1995!)? If so, read on about how to get more structurally savvy.

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Don't Have Imaginary Investing Buckets? You Might Want to Get Them
August 19, 2021 4:00 AM ET

Don't Have Imaginary Investing Buckets? You Might Want to "Get" Them

Melissa Brock

Even majorly successful investors and traders can get less-than-organized with their personal finances. Do you have financial buckets and are they organized? Here's how to get the job done.

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7 Downsides to Passive Investing and Why it Can Be Bad for Your Portfolio
August 18, 2021 4:06 AM ET

7 Downsides to Passive Investing and Why it Can Be Bad for Your Portfolio

Melissa Brock

Are you a diehard passive investor? Take a look at a few reasons why index funds might not be your best bet.

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Investment Regrets: We All Have Them, Here's How to Live with Them
August 17, 2021 3:00 AM ET

Investment Regrets: We All Have Them, Here's How to Live with Them

Melissa Brock

You know the long list of investment regrets: Not starting to invest soon enough, selling at the wrong time, going for the safe option, et cetera. Learning how to live with investment regrets can be tough, but you can do it. Here's how!

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