Investing
How to Invest in the NASDAQ Index
Learn how to invest in the NASDAQ Composite Index with mutual funds and exchange-traded funds to take advantage of long-term returns.
Kathryn Tretina
Income Investing Guide: How to Invest for Steady Cash Flow
There are many ways you can invest depending on your goals. Some people invest to...
How to Invest in the Dow Jones Industrial Average
When people talk about the stock market, they often reference the Dow Jones...
Brokerage Account vs. IRA: What is the Difference?
Learn out about the difference between a brokerage account and an IRA. Find out which one suits your investments.
Lance Cothern
New 20-Year Treasury Bonds: Pros and Cons to Consider Before Investing
Find out about the pros and cons of investing in the new 20-year Treasury bonds, a new form of low-risk investment to help diversify a portfolio.
Lance Cothern
Market Order vs. Limit Order: How to Invest Smarter with These Trade Orders
When you buy and sell stocks, you have a few different ways you can submit your...
How to Invest in Oil Companies, Producers, ETFs & Mutual Funds
When most people talk about investing, they’re talking about stocks, bonds, and...
How to Invest in Silver
Learn about all the different ways that you can invest in silver, a physical commodity that people use to diversify their investment portfolios.
Lance Cothern
How to Invest in the S&P 500 Index
Learn how to invest in the S&P 500 index, which includes the top companies in the US., for an easy way to diversify your stock portfolio.
Kathryn Tretina
Investing in Municipal Bonds: Pros and Cons to Consider
If you’re looking to invest your money while minimizing risk, you have a few...
Direct Stock Purchase Plans (DSPPs) vs. Online Brokerages: Which Are Better?
In recent years, direct stock purchase plans (DSPPs) have lost much of their...
Dividend Reinvestment Plans (DRIPs): How Do They Work?
Learn how dividend reinvestment plans (DRIPs) work to help you put money back into a market position automatically to continue building your stakes.
Kevin Mercadante
How to Invest in Water Stocks
Learn how you can invest in the water industry by buying stock in water-related companies, such as utilities, tech firms, bottling/beverage producers.
Kathryn Tretina
How to Invest in Marijuana Stocks and the Cannabis Industry
In the United States, the cannabis industry is booming.
According to...
Preferred Stocks: Should You Invest in Them?
When you invest in stocks it’s almost always in common stock.
But there’s a...
Can You Open a Joint Brokerage Account?
Find out whether you can open a joint brokerage account and the pros and cons of sharing an investment account with a loved one or trusted person.
Kathryn Tretina
What Is a Brokerage Sweep Account & How Does It Work?
Learn about brokerage sweep accounts and how they work to separate your cash funds from investment assets within your brokerage account.
Lance Cothern
How to Transfer a Brokerage Account Quickly and Easily
As you grow as an investor, you might decide you want to move to a new brokerage...
What Are Futures? How Do They Work as Investments?
If you read any investing focused sites such as CNBC, chances are you’ve heard the...
Ellevest Robo-Advisor Review 2023: Investing Designed for Women
Our review of the Ellevest robo-advisory service looks at the costs, investment strategies, and educational tools designed to help women build wealth.
Rebecca Lake
SIPC Insurance: What Assets are Protected?
Learn what investment assets are protected by SIPC insurance, including the process to file a claim. Compare it to FDIC insurance for bank deposits.
Kevin Mercadante
Morgan Stanley Access Investing Review 2023: Option to Choose Thematic Portfolios
Morgan Stanley Access Investing is a robo-advisor service that operates...
10 Year-End Moves for Your Investment Portfolio
The end of the year is a great time to take stock of a lot of things in your...
How to Open a Brokerage Account for a Child to Invest
Find out how parents can open a brokerage account for a child to begin investing in stocks, mutual funds, bonds, and other securities.
Lance Cothern
How to Buy Netflix Stock: Invest in Your Favorite Streaming Service
Learn how to buy shares of Netflix stock and become an investor in the popular streaming service, including how to execute the trade from a brokerage account.
Lance Cothern
How to Buy Disney Stock: Invest in the Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company is one of the world’s largest and most prominent brands,...
How to Buy Facebook Stock: Invest in the Social Media Network
Facebook is a household brand that everyone knows and uses, especially as a key...
How to Buy Google Stock: Invest in Shares of the Tech Giant
Learn how to buy shares of the Google, the tech giant known for its search engine and tech products.
Rebecca Lake
How to Buy Apple Stock: One of the Biggest Tech Brands
Learn how you can become an investor in one of the world's most popular brand by buying shares of Apple stock -- taking part of its success in iPhones and more.
Thomas (TJ) Porter