What Is a Mutual Fund?
Mutual funds are a great and simple way for investors to build a diversified investment portfolio. Here's what to know about them.
- November 02, 2024
Best Crypto Trading Platforms of 2024
Here's a breakdown of some of the best crypto brokers for U.S. residents. We focused on traditional brokerages headquartered and regulated in the U.S.
- November 01, 2024
5 Investing Concepts Everyone Should Know
A lot of the mystery about investing has to do with how people talk about it. Knowing some of the key words and phrases can help you be a better investor.
- October 22, 2024
How Much Does It Cost to Open an IRA?
In general, you don’t have to pay a cent to open an IRA. But once you’ve got your account up and running, you might run into various fees and costs. Here's what to look for.
- October 22, 2024
Trading vs. Investing: What You Should Know
In the world of investing, everybody is a trader and an investor. But there are some key differences between trading and investing, and understanding those differences can help you clarify where you stand, and what your overall investment goals are.
- October 22, 2024
What Is Asset Allocation?
Asset allocation may sound complex, but it’s actually a straightforward idea: It’s how you divide your money among different types of investments. Here's why considering allocation is key to investing success.
- October 22, 2024
Best Roth IRA Accounts of November 2024
Here are my picks for the best Roth IRA Accounts, based on hands-on testing of brokers with low fees, low-cost investments, and retirement planning tools.
- October 22, 2024
What Is the Dow Jones Industrial Average?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is a stock market index managed by S&P Dow Jones Indices that tracks the price performance of 30 U.S. publicly traded stocks.
- October 21, 2024
Best Rollover IRAs of November 2024
The best brokers for a rollover IRA include Fidelity, Charles Schwab, and E*TRADE – check out my guide to the best rollover IRA brokers to learn more.
- October 21, 2024
What Is the S&P 500?
The S&P 500 measures the performance of the U.S. stock market — and actually totals more than 500 stocks. Here's what to know.
- October 20, 2024