Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

Cryptocurrency value is driven by supply and demand, not government backing. Costs to mine cryptocurrencies affect their value; higher costs may increase value. Increased exchange listings can raise ...

Chris Gallant, CFA, is a senior manager of interest rate risk for ATB Financial with 10 years of experience in the financial markets. Andy Smith is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), licensed ...

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Stable value funds are a portfolio of bonds with an insurance guarantee. Over 80% of employer-sponsored 401(k) plans offer stable funds. Stable value funds offer safety for risk-averse savers, but ...