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When my wife and I decided to open a Roth IRA, we faced the classic choice: Vanguard or Fidelity. I’d like to share my experiences and give insights into these two giants in the investment world. Platform Comparison For me, the decision initially felt like choosing a favorite color. I settled on Vanguard for its … Read more
If you’re a US citizen and find yourself subjected to backup withholding on your Fidelity account, there’s a straightforward process to address this issue. Backup withholding is typically imposed by the IRS if there’s an issue with your Social Security Number (SSN) or Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) certification, such as a name mismatch due to … Read more
Now that Fidelity offers crypto trading to the public, it’s time to talk about taxes. If you buy and sell crypto on the Fidelity platform, you’ll either make a profit or a loss, and you need to report that on your taxes. So, how does the brokerage handle tax reporting for Bitcoin and Ethereum trades? … Read more
Before building a portfolio based on Dave Ramsey’s investing strategy, you must decide which mutual funds to include. Assuming you have an account with Fidelity Investments, we have that list handy. Dave recommends spreading your investments evenly among the four categories listed below: Fidelity has a large selection of mutual funds that meet Dave Ramsey’s … Read more
Before you deposit your hard-earned money into a Fidelity account, you may want to know if it’s insured like a traditional bank account. The short answer is yes – the cash position in your Fidelity account is FDIC insured. It’s worth noting that Fidelity brokerage accounts are also generally SIPC-insured. In the case of Fidelity’s … Read more