Investing Basics

For those new to investing, getting started isn't complicated. We breakdown how to get in the game in five easy steps.

Market analyst and CPA Dan Geltrude's tips for maximizing your 401(k) savings to become a millionaire includes capitalizing on employer matching and starting as early as possible.

As you are tackling your home improvement spring to-do list, add one more important task: cleaning up your finances. Spring is an ideal time to make some important financial decisions.

Books are a great resource for those wanting to get started with investing. Use these three books as a starting point to understand the stock market.

Bankrate's calculators can help you plan your financial future with ease. With these tools, you can save money, pay off debts, calculate down payments for a home and more.

Fidelity Investment's annual State of Retirement study found that over half of Millennials and Gen Z think saving for retirement will be harder in comparison to their parents.

The uncertainty that accompanies presidential election years can cause investors concern, but new data showing historic portfolio performance might provide some peace of mind.

When I started my own business in South Carolina, I learned how hard it is to acquire capital. That chance at the American Dream should be open to every business

There are various investment options that can help you grow wealth in 2024. A high-yield savings account, the S&P 500 and real estate are a few popular choices.

Tammy Trenta, the founder and CEO of asset management firm Family Financial, looks at ways Americans can improve their financial awareness.

Generally, investors with greater wealth have the ability to assume more risk, but it is truly dependent on their lifestyle and goals, according to experts.

Building savings can provide a safety cushion for economic downturns as well as provide funds for investment, but due to soaring prices, it's become more difficult.

Given that the housing market remains competitive in several parts of the country, home buyers hoping to negotiate down a seller’s asking price might risk losing their bid.

Five-year CDs top out around 4.5% annually, nearly a full percentage point more than a 5-year Treasury note, and don’t have the purchase limits of an I Bond.

Even if you’re only keeping modest savings in your bank account, you could make more significant gains over the long term by finding an account with a better rate.

Banks are paying up for savers' deposits in a much bigger way than they have in more than a decade, based on recent earnings reports from the nation's biggest banks.

Last years harsh markets pummeled retail investors. The decline of both stocks and bonds shook those used to the relative safety of a 60-40 portfolio.

ETF industry members weigh in on the impact Exchange Traded Funds can have on an investor's portfolio. Argues that ETFs reduce volatility vs stocks and tax-burden vs mutual funds.

Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, can offer investors tax benefits, lower risk, and diversification in their portfolios. Experts say ETFs are appealing to all types of investors.

Check your financial health with an end-of-the-year to-do list from a certified financial planner who says the clock is ticking to make these money moves.