Kevin Voigt

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Kevin Voigt is a freelance writer covering personal loans and investing topics for NerdWallet. He previously was a reporter with The Wall Street Journal and business producer for CNN.com in Hong Kong, where he was based for nearly two decades.

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Hardship Loans: How to Borrow Money During a Financial Setback

A hardship loan can be any funds borrowed during a financial challenge. Compare all options before you borrow.

Alliant Credit Union Personal Loans: 2024 Review

Coinmama Review: Pros, Cons and How It Compares

Coinmama offers the ability to purchase some of the most popular cryptocurrencies, as well as sell Bitcoin for cash.

Gemini Review 2024: Pros, Cons and How It Compares

Gemini offers more than 70 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ether, as well as a limited selection of crypto-to-crypto trading pairs.

Coinbase Review 2024: Pros, Cons and How It Compares

Coinbase is the largest U.S.-based exchange. It has a wide variety of options for users, from beginners to advanced traders.

7 Best China ETFs for November 2024

These are the top performing China ETFs, which can provide U.S. investors with international diversification in their portfolios.

4 Best Gold ETFs for November 2024

Gold ETFs can help diversify your portfolio and hedge against down markets.

What Is a Fund?

In investing, funds — such as mutual funds — pool money from shareholders to invest in assets such as stocks and bonds.

Top 7 High-Dividend ETFs for November 2024

High-dividend ETFs offer instant diversification and potential income.

What Is a Stock Index? The S&P 500, Dow and More

For investors, an index tracks the performance of a group of assets. The S&P 500 is a well-known stock market index.

Passive Income Ideas 2024: Make Money Without Working

Passive income is a steady stream of unearned income that doesn't require active traditional work to maintain. Common ideas for earning passive income include investments, real estate or side hustles.

What Is an Accredited Investor and How Do You Become One?

An accredited investor is a person or entity that is allowed to participate in investments not registered with the SEC.

Real Estate vs. Stocks: Which Is the Better Investment?

Should you invest in real estate or stocks? Both investments have pros and cons you need to understand.

Yieldstreet Review 2024: Pros, Cons and How It Compares

Yieldstreet is an online platform that offers investors access to alternative investments, such as commercial real estate or art. Investment minimums start at $10,000.

eToro Review 2024: Pros, Cons and How it Compares

A pioneer in social investing, eToro offers investors the ability to copy the cryptocurrency trades of pros. In addition to cryptocurrency, the broker offers access to stocks, options and ETFs.