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Adam Shell

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Freelance business writer/editor. Markets. Money. Personal Finance. Investing. Stocks. 401(k)s. IRAs. Mutual Funds. ETFs. Former market reporter at USA TODAY.

New Jersey/New York
Joined April 2009
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Adam Shell
5 years
Thinking of buying a home with a view -- or a big backyard? Here's some advice on how to make your dream home not only a great place to live -- but a great investment, too.
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Is your home just a roof over your head or an investment? For most people buying a house serves a dual purpose.
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Adam Shell
5 years
Staying on top of things at work (while working from home or via Zoom) can be challenging. Here are some actionable tips to stay relevant during the pandemic.
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The pandemic is fast forwarding the need for self learning at work. Adapting to change is now a prerequisite for career success.
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Adam Shell
5 years
Want to boost savings in 2021? Or pay down pesky debts? Here are 21 tips to help you get started.
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A new year is fast-approaching. Now’s the time to hatch a plan to get your finances back on track.
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Adam Shell
6 years
What goes up, most come down. Dow having worst day in 2 months after going up, up, up for a long time. Tech big boys stumble. Are bulls simply tired? Is it a much-needed pause after bubble-icious run? Or are bears regaining control as cold weather season nears?
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Adam Shell
6 years
Did your company offer you an early retirement package? Should you take the buyout? Can you afford to take it? Here are key factors to weigh:
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Practical advice to analyze finances, expenses, taxes and other factors before deciding to take an early retirement buyout or stay in the workforce.
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Adam Shell
6 years
Baby Boomers aren't getting any younger, but they're still the wealthiest generation and wield big financial clout. Here's some investing tips on how to profit from the aging boomer generation.
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Millennials are trendy these days. But that doesn’t mean your stock portfolio can’t profit from investment trends tied to aging baby boomers.
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Adam Shell
6 years
The housing market is hot as pandemic fears put a premium on homes with more space. Want a spacious family room? Seeking a park-like backyard or wraparound porch? Before you buy, play detective and ID flaws that could turn a dream home into a money pit.
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When house hunting, doing some detective work can ensure your investment is a good one. Here are four ways to check if the home you want has problems.
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Adam Shell
6 years
Beginner's luck is not an investment strategy. Here are 10 investing tips for newbies to the stock investing game.
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Here are 10 investing tips that financial advisors say can help beginner investors build wealth over the long haul.
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Adam Shell
6 years
Wondering what the big money-making themes are in the stock market? A top mutual fund manager shares his top thematic stock plays.
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Putnam Growth Opportunities invests in growth stocks at the center of big societal trends. And that method makes it one of the best mutual funds.
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Adam Shell
6 years
Thinking of investing in an ETF to take advantage of the stock market recovery? Or jump-start your savings plan? Here's a quick primer on the ABCs of ETFs.
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Investing doesn’t have to be complicated or require you to be watching the market closely. That’s why learning about ETFs should be on your list.
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Adam Shell
6 years
If you've ever wondered how the heck the stock market can go up when the news is sooooo bad, here's a primer I did recently that answers that question and explains why "the market" behaves like it does. (Even if it makes zero sense to you.) https://t.co/9t1JFanWsb
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Investors are forward-looking, and they are in buying in advance of—and a belief in—better days ahead.
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Adam Shell
6 years
Has the coronavirus knocked your investment portfolio out of whack? Well, think about rebalancing your holdings. Here's how:
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Wild swings in the stock market can hurt 401(k)s in two ways. Emotions can take over and an investor’s asset mix can get out of wack. What can you do?
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Adam Shell
6 years
These are uncertain times. Do you want to keep your finances in tiptop shape? If so, a "money mentor" could help.
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Managing and budgeting money isn’t an area of expertise for most Americans. That’s why having a money mentor can help.
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Adam Shell
6 years
Worried about your retirement savings account amid Covid-19? Don't let the coronavirus infect the way you think about your nest egg. Here are "8 ways to rescue your 401(k)."
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Adam Shell
6 years
Wall Street's been debating how stocks can rally when the economy is in such bad shape due to Covid-19. If you're bearish and fear a market relapse, there are ETFs designed to act as a hedge and make money when stocks fall.
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Among the AdvisorShares ETFs lineup are two funds that engage in short-selling. These ETFs rise when their underlying holdings fall.
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Adam Shell
6 years
When it comes to investing, time can be your friend or your enemy. Find out why your "time horizon" matters when saving for tomorrow or retirement 20 or 30 years from now.
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Your “investment time horizon” should be the driving force behind how you diversify your money among different types of assets.
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Adam Shell
6 years
#ElectricVehicles @electriccarsite @EVNow @EV_Research Are you an EV enthusiast who also invests or is thinking about investing in the EV space? If so, I'm working on a story about EV investing for USA Today. Would love to hear your story. Contact me at adamrshell@outlook.com
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