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Article Sample Lightbulb's comprehensive library of online articles provides essential financial information on a broad range of financial topics. The articles are ideally suited for public websites, either as complementary content or complete online learning centers, as well as company Intranets and newsletters.

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Choose a topic below to view a sample article in each category:

Investing Basics


These articles provide a comprehensive look at investment products, from stocks, bonds, and mutual funds to options and direct investments, as well as the basics of building a portfolio, tracking your investments, and doing research.

Sample: The Ins and Outs of ETFs


Investment Strategies


Covering the essentials of managing an investment portfolio, these articles discuss essential strategies and tactics including asset allocation, diversification and rebalancing, and managing risk.

Sample: Diversification


Personal Finance


Banking, credit and debit, insurance, and financial planning are all explored in these articles, which help provide a look at all aspects of the financial challenges and choices to be confronted on a daily basis.

Sample: Financial Planning


Retirement Planning


Creating a financially secure retirement is the focus of these articles, which provide a look at specific retirement plans, including 401(k)s and IRAs, as well as annuities and Social Security. Articles are also geared towards those at different lifestages, including those just starting to plan for retirement, and those that are managing income streams after having retired.

Sample: Setting Up a Rollover IRA


Paying for College


Smart ways to approach and plan for paying for higher education are discussed in these articles, which address the benefits and possible pitfalls of different kinds of loans and savings plans, including government and private loans, 529 plans, and ESAs.

Sample: Education Investments


Tax Planning


Making decisions with an eye towards minimizing taxes that you owe, both with regard to investing, retirement planning, estate planning, and practically all aspects of personal finance, are addressed and explored in these articles.

Sample: Tax Planning for Investments