It seems like Microsoft is everywhere these days, and it goes beyond just office productivity software at this Washington-based technology company. Does Microsoft make sense in your portfolio?| Bankrate
It’s never been easier to buy stocks. If you have a little bit of money and a brokerage account, you can buy a piece of a publicly traded company.| Bankrate
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Dollar-cost averaging is a simple way to help reduce your risk and increase your returns, and it works to take advantage of a volatile stock market. You can set up your brokerage account to buy stocks or funds automatically and regularly, then sit back and do the things you love, rather than spend all of your time investing.| Bankrate
Passive income can be a great way to generate extra cash flow and build financial security. Here are 25 passive income ideas to get you started.| Bankrate