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Coryanne Hicks is an investing reporter, finance writer and ghostwriter whose work appears in Forbes Advisor, U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger, Business Insider publications. Hicks has ghostwritten white papers and financial guidebooks for dozens of industry professionals. Her U.S. News video series on how to start investing at any age won an honorable mention at the 2019 Folio: Eddie & Ozzie awards for best Consumer How-To video. She was also a 2019 SABEW Goldschmidt fellow for business journalists. Previously, Hicks was a fully-licensed financial professional at Fidelity Investments.

  • Is Bitcoin Safe? What You Need To Know

    Cryptocurrency markets have had a wild ride over the past 12 months, so you may be questioning the safety and security of this bold new asset class. In the 12-month period leading up to June 2023, Bitcoin (BTC) saw declines...
    Is Bitcoin Safe? What You Need To Know

  • Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)

    Socially responsible investing, or SRI, is an investing strategy that aims to help foster positive social and environmental outcomes while also generating positive returns. While this is a worth goal in theory, there is some confusion surrounding SRI is and...
    Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)

  • How To Invest During A Recession

    With inflation still running hot, the stock market struggling and gross domestic product (GDP) sinking lower, experts are debating whether the U.S. is heading for a recession. While the jury is still out on that question, there's plenty y0u can...
    How To Invest During A Recession

  • Average 401(k) Balances By Age

    An employer-sponsored 401(k) plan is your best tool for retirement investing. High contribution limits, employer matching contributions and automated investing options make for an unbeatable way to save. Retirement investors understandably have plenty of questions about this valuable tool. How...
    Average 401(k) Balances By Age

  • Cryptocurrency Regulations Around The World

    Financial market regulators around the world hardly know what to make of cryptocurrency. This asset class doesn’t fit neatly into existing categories, while the collapse of FTX in 2022 made the need for smarter regulations painfully obvious. National governments want...
    Cryptocurrency Regulations Around The World

  • Which States Don’t Tax Retirement Income?

    In this world nothing is certain except death and taxes. Nevertheless, retirees have plenty of options to ensure they pay as little as possible when it comes to the latter. One way to minimize your taxes in retirement is by...
    Which States Don’t Tax Retirement Income?

  • What Is Tether? How Does It Work?

    Tether (USDT) is the largest stablecoin by market capitalization. Crypto traders use stablecoins like Tether to make transfers between different cryptocurrencies or to move their investments into or out of fiat currencies. The value of USDT is pegged to the...
    What Is Tether? How Does It Work?

  • How Inflation Affects Your Cost Of Living

    Until recently, inflation was a far-off memory for most Americans. But that faded, distant memory has roared back to life over the past two years, imposing higher costs and painful choices on consumers. After spending more than two decades below...
    How Inflation Affects Your Cost Of Living

  • Are Crypto Exchange Accounts Insured?

    Cryptocurrency is known for being a risky investment, and your assets aren’t insured the way they are with a bank or brokerage firm. Truth be told, you’re never immune to losses with a risk-on asset. Just speak to all the...
    Are Crypto Exchange Accounts Insured?

  • Different Types of Cryptocurrencies

    Since Bitcoin's debut more than a decade ago, many new types of cryptocurrency have emerged. From stablecoins to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to dog memes, a wide variety of cryptos are available today. What they share in common is the use...
    Different Types of Cryptocurrencies

  • 5 Crypto Scams To Watch Out For

    Scam artists know no bounds—that also applies to stealing your cryptocurrency. Swindlers exploit various schemes to lure victims into fraudulent crypto investments. They even go as far as entering into fake relationships through dating apps like Tinder. Headlines like “Crypto...
    5 Crypto Scams To Watch Out For

  • How Much Crypto Should Be In Your Portfolio

    Adding Bitcoin to your investment portfolio might positively impact your long-term returns, but it’s all a matter of timing. A CFA Institute Research Foundation report looked at the impact of Bitcoin on a diversified portfolio between January 2014 and September...
    How Much Crypto Should Be In Your Portfolio

  • Stocks vs Options: What’s The Difference?

    Stocks and options present distinct paths to get exposure to the stock market, but these two asset classes work in very different ways. Let’s review the key differences between stocks and options, and take a closer look at their advantages...
    Stocks vs Options: What’s The Difference?

  • What Is USD Coin? How Does It Work?

    As its name suggests, USD Coin (USDC) is a cryptocurrency whose value is tied to the U.S. dollar. USD Coin is a stablecoin, and as such one USDC should always be equal in value to one dollar. USD Coin is...
    What Is USD Coin? How Does It Work?

About

Coryanne Hicks is an investing reporter, finance writer and ghostwriter whose work appears in Forbes Advisor, U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger, Business Insider publications. Hicks has ghostwritten white papers and financial guidebooks for dozens of industry professionals. Her U.S. News video series on how to start investing at any age won an honorable mention at the 2019 Folio: Eddie & Ozzie awards for best Consumer How-To video. She was also a 2019 SABEW Goldschmidt fellow for business journalists. Previously, Hicks was a fully-licensed financial professional at Fidelity Investments.