Investing Basics

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.

Americans are scaling back their financial goals as they look forward to the new year, according to a study by Fidelity showing 2023 resolutions are more cautious.

Thematic exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, target groups of companies that are at the forefront of innovations like robotics, cybersecurity, or clean energy.

With soaring inflation, many investors are flocking to I bonds, which are inflation-adjusted savings bonds, to protect excess cash from losing its purchasing power.

The markets traded on Wall Street and elsewhere are anything but certain, even with insider knowledge, as moves by Meta, Bitcoin, Tesla, and the Fed show.

ESG has become increasingly popular among individual investors and asset managers, but critics point to the ambiguity around the metrics and the potential for fraud.

Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein shares money-making tips and insights into successful investors from his new book "How to Invest" at the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.

The Wedbush ETFMG Video Game Tech ETF is an exchange-traded fund that focuses on stocks and securities in the gaming sector, and includes holdings like GameStop.

The ETF structure is tax efficient, allows for intraday tradability and offers diversification that ranges from broad market exposure to thematic exposures, according to one expert.

A recent study shows many teens are interested in personal finance but are largely clueless when it comes to investing. These tools and resources can help.