Samuel Becker

About the Author

Sam Becker is a freelance writer and journalist based near New York City. He is a native of the Pacific Northwest, and a graduate of Washington State University, and his work has appeared in and on Fortune, CNBC, Time, and more.

The latest articles from Samuel Becker

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10 Top Semiconductor Stocks for September 2026

Samuel Becker | September 16, 2026

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10 Top Energy Stocks for September 2026

Samuel Becker | September 16, 2026

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10 Top Cheap Stocks Under $10 for September 2026

Samuel Becker | September 16, 2026

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10 Top Rare Earth Stocks for September 2026

Samuel Becker | September 16, 2026

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10 Top Tech Stocks for September 2026

Samuel Becker | September 16, 2026

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10 Top Index funds for September 2026

Samuel Becker | September 16, 2026

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10 Top Gold ETFs for September 2026

Samuel Becker | September 16, 2026

Growing Wealth

Investing in Alcohol Stocks

Samuel Becker | September 15, 2026

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10 Top Mutual Funds for September 2026

Samuel Becker | September 15, 2026

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What Is the Russell 2000 Index? Small-Cap Companies List

Samuel Becker | September 10, 2026

Cryptocurrency

What is Custody in Crypto?

Samuel Becker | September 10, 2026

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What Is a Money Market Fund? A Complete Guide to MMFs

Samuel Becker | September 10, 2026

Comparing Tokenized Deposits vs Stablecoins

Samuel Becker | August 20, 2026

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High Growth Potential Stocks for Long-Term Investors 2026

Samuel Becker | August 04, 2026

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What Is Buying on Margin? Definition, Risks, & Meaning

Samuel Becker | August 04, 2026

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How to Hedge Against AI if You’re Worried About a Bubble

Samuel Becker | August 04, 2026

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Halving: What Is It & When Is The Next?

Samuel Becker | August 04, 2026

Future of Blockchain Technology: 2026 and Beyond

Samuel Becker | August 04, 2026

Growing Wealth

Margin Loans: Definition, Examples, Pros & Cons

Samuel Becker | July 29, 2026

Growing Wealth

How Are Mutual Funds Taxed? Guide to Mutual Fund Taxation

Samuel Becker | July 22, 2026

What Is Tokenization and Why Is it Important?

Samuel Becker | July 17, 2026

Growing Wealth

Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Rules for 401(k)s

Samuel Becker | July 15, 2026

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How to Trade Stocks: A Beginner’s Guide to Active Stock Trading

Samuel Becker | July 07, 2026

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Best Airline Stocks to Buy: Investing in Airlines 2026

Samuel Becker | June 24, 2026

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Investing in Defense Stocks: Top Defense Stocks to Watch 2026

Samuel Becker | June 16, 2026

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What Is Thematic Investing?

Samuel Becker | April 28, 2026

Budgeting & Goals

Does Filing for Unemployment Affect Your Credit Score?

Samuel Becker | April 24, 2026

Growing Wealth

Debt-to-Equity (D/E) Ratio: Formula and Interpretation

Samuel Becker | April 24, 2026

Growing Wealth

What Is an ETF? ETF Trading & Investing Guide

Samuel Becker | April 22, 2026

Growing Wealth

How to Invest in Private Companies

Samuel Becker | April 21, 2026

Growing Wealth

How Does a Wealth Management Account Work?

Samuel Becker | April 15, 2026

Financial Independence

What Are Sinking Fund Categories?

Samuel Becker | March 26, 2026

Building Your Career

Salary vs Hourly Pay: How Their Pros and Cons Compare

Samuel Becker | March 25, 2026

Financial Independence

What Are Income Verification Documents for an Apartment Application?

Samuel Becker | March 25, 2026

Growing Wealth

5 Investment Opportunities to Consider in 2026

Samuel Becker | March 20, 2026

Budgeting & Goals

What Is the 30-Day No-Spend Challenge?

Samuel Becker | March 02, 2026

Budgeting & Goals

Is $1 Million Enough to Retire at 55?

Samuel Becker | February 27, 2026

Growing Wealth

Covered Call Options Strategy: Key Decisions, Examples, and Execution

Samuel Becker | February 25, 2026

Growing Wealth

Investing Checklist: Things to Do Before the End of 2025

Samuel Becker | February 11, 2026

Growing Wealth

How to Invest Your 401(k)

Samuel Becker | February 09, 2026

Growing Wealth

What Is the Average Rate of Return on a 401(k)?

Samuel Becker | February 09, 2026

Growing Wealth

Value Investing Explained: Strategies & Principles for Long-Term Growth

Samuel Becker | January 23, 2026

Growing Wealth

What Is Leverage In Finance

Samuel Becker | January 21, 2026

Cryptocurrency

What Are Real World Assets (RWAs)? 2025 Crypto Guide

Samuel Becker | January 16, 2026

Cryptocurrency

What Is Blockchain? The Technology That Powers Cryptocurrency

Samuel Becker | January 16, 2026

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin vs. Solana: The Key Differences Explained

Samuel Becker | January 16, 2026

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin vs. Ethereum: What’s the Difference?

Samuel Becker | January 16, 2026

Cryptocurrency

What Is USDC? A Simple Guide to the Digital Dollar

Samuel Becker | January 16, 2026

Growing Wealth

The Essential Guide to Investing in Foreign Currency

Samuel Becker | January 15, 2026

Growing Wealth

Understanding Stop-Loss Orders: A Comprehensive Guide

Samuel Becker | January 09, 2026

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What Is Full Retirement Age for Social Security?

Samuel Becker | January 09, 2026

Growing Wealth

Stock Market Terms Everyone Should Know

Samuel Becker | December 30, 2025

Growing Wealth

What Is Spoofing in Trading? How It Works and Its Consequences

Samuel Becker | December 24, 2025

Growing Wealth

10 Ways to Invest $1000 in 2026

Samuel Becker | December 23, 2025

Financial Independence

Aiming to Become a Millionaire? These Steps Could Help

Samuel Becker | December 22, 2025

Growing Wealth

How to Pick Stocks: Essential Steps for Investors

Samuel Becker | December 19, 2025

Growing Wealth

Crypto Staking: A Beginner’s Guide to Earning Passive Income With Crypto

Samuel Becker | December 18, 2025

Cryptocurrency

What Is Bitcoin? How It Works and Getting Started

Samuel Becker | December 17, 2025

Cryptocurrency

What Is Ethereum? How It Works, Uses, and Getting Started

Samuel Becker | December 17, 2025

Cryptocurrency

What Is Solana (SOL)? A Guide to the High-Speed Blockchain

Samuel Becker | December 17, 2025

Growing Wealth

Mega Backdoor Roths, Explained

Samuel Becker | December 12, 2025

Growing Wealth

Brokerage Accounts 101: Types & Benefits Explained

Samuel Becker | December 02, 2025

Financial Independence

Comprehensive Guide to Assets: Understanding Their Role and Value

Samuel Becker | November 17, 2025

Growing Wealth

Goal-Based Investing: A Comprehensive Guide

Samuel Becker | November 17, 2025

Cryptocurrency

What Is Slippage in Crypto?

Samuel Becker | November 14, 2025

Growing Wealth

Ultimate Guide to Understanding Mutual Funds

Samuel Becker | November 11, 2025

Growing Wealth

NBBO: What It Is and How It’s Calculated

Samuel Becker | September 24, 2025

Growing Wealth

What Is Asset Allocation?

Samuel Becker | September 23, 2025

Growing Wealth

Understanding Stock Market Corrections

Samuel Becker | September 15, 2025

Growing Wealth

What Is IPO Subscription Status?

Samuel Becker | September 12, 2025

Growing Wealth

Testing the Waters: What It Means in an IPO

Samuel Becker | September 10, 2025

Growing Wealth

Front-Running Explained

Samuel Becker | July 29, 2025

Growing Wealth

Popular Options Trading Terminology to Know

Samuel Becker | July 25, 2025

Growing Wealth

Understanding the Greeks in Options Trading

Samuel Becker | July 23, 2025

Growing Wealth

What Is A Currency Carry Trade in Forex Markets?

Samuel Becker | July 22, 2025

Growing Wealth

The Challenges of Modern Day Investing

Samuel Becker | July 18, 2025

Growing Wealth

How Much to Invest in ETFs Per Month

Samuel Becker | July 18, 2025

Growing Wealth

Investing in Gold and Silver: a Guide

Samuel Becker | July 14, 2025

Growing Wealth

Guide to Market-on-Open Orders

Samuel Becker | July 07, 2025

Growing Wealth

9 Investment Risk Management Strategies

Samuel Becker | July 04, 2025

Financial Independence

What Is a Gamma Squeeze?

Samuel Becker | June 23, 2025

Growing Wealth

ETFs vs Mutual Funds: Learning the Difference

Samuel Becker | June 10, 2025

Growing Wealth

Guide to Junk Bonds and Their Pros and Cons

Samuel Becker | June 09, 2025

Going to College

Pros & Cons of Using Retirement Funds to Pay for College

Samuel Becker | May 20, 2025

Growing Wealth

Investment Risk: What Every New Investor Should Know

Samuel Becker | May 13, 2025

Building Your Career

How Do Employee Stock Options Work?

Samuel Becker | April 17, 2025

Growing Wealth

LEAPS Options: What Are They? Pros & Cons

Samuel Becker | April 07, 2025

Growing Wealth

What Are Over-the-Counter (OTC) Options? How Do They Work?

Samuel Becker | March 04, 2025

Growing Wealth

Bear Call Spread, Explained

Samuel Becker | February 28, 2025

Growing Wealth

What Is Broker Call, or Call Money Rate?

Samuel Becker | February 28, 2025

Growing Wealth

Guide to Options Spreads: Definition & Types

Samuel Becker | February 24, 2025

Growing Wealth

Silver Certificate Dollar Bills: What Are They Worth?

Samuel Becker | February 13, 2025

Growing Wealth

How to Invest in Platinum

Samuel Becker | February 13, 2025

Growing Wealth

The S&P 500 Explained and Defined

Samuel Becker | February 10, 2025

Growing Wealth

Investing in Movies and the Film Industry

Samuel Becker | January 17, 2025

Growing Wealth

The Pros & Cons of Thematic ETFs

Samuel Becker | January 09, 2025

Growing Wealth

Delayed vs Real-Time Stock Quotes

Samuel Becker | December 12, 2024

Growing Wealth

What Are Marginable Securities & Non-Marginable Securities?

Samuel Becker | November 18, 2024

Growing Wealth

How to Read Stock Charts as a New Trader

Samuel Becker | November 30, 2023

Growing Wealth

Corporate Earnings Uncovered: A Step-by-Step Reading Guide

Samuel Becker | November 26, 2023

Growing Wealth

How Time-Weighted Rate of Return Measures Your Investment Gains

Samuel Becker | September 29, 2023

Growing Wealth

What Is Yield to Call? Formula & Examples

Samuel Becker | September 08, 2023

Budgeting & Goals

How to Start Saving for Your Child’s College Tuition

Samuel Becker | July 19, 2023

Debt Payoff

What Is Net Worth and Why Should You Know Yours?

Samuel Becker | June 06, 2023

Growing Wealth

Do I Need a Financial Advisor? Essential Considerations

Samuel Becker | January 02, 2023

Growing Wealth

What Is Binary Options Trading? How to Trade Binary Options

Samuel Becker | January 28, 2022

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