Dollar-cost averaging is a simple way to help reduce your risk and increase your returns, and it works to take advantage of a volatile stock market. You can set up your brokerage account to buy stocks or funds automatically and regularly, then sit back and do the things you love, rather than spend all of your time investing.| Bankrate
The Standard & Poor's 500 index is an ironic name for one of the best collections of stocks in the world, one that has returned investors about 10 percent annually over long periods of time.| Bankrate
Apple is an absolute giant in the tech space, and it became the world’s first company to be worth a trillion dollars by passing the milestone in 2018. Apple occupies an enviable competitive position by selling consumer goods and services that many consider luxuries (such as the iPhone and MacBook), allowing the company to charge premium prices on a large number of its products. Here’s how to buy shares of Apple stock and what to consider before you buy.| Bankrate
As one of the first trillion dollar companies, Amazon has been among the world’s most successful stocks. Here’s how to pick up shares of Amazon stock and what to consider before you buy.| Bankrate
Diversification means owning a variety of assets that perform differently over time, but not too much of any one investment or type. Here's how to diversify your portfolio.| Bankrate
Passive investing can be a huge winner for investors, and not only does it offer lower costs but it also performs better than most active investors.| Bankrate
Investing in financial markets is one of the best things that Americans of any age can do to get on the road toward financial well-being.| Bankrate
An IRA is a tax-advantaged investment account that you can use to save for retirement. Learn more about the types of accounts and how they work with Bankrate.| Bankrate
Strategies for saving for short- and long-term financial goals include finding the best place for your funds and sticking to a money-saving plan.| Bankrate
Long-term capital gains are taxed at a lower rate than short-term gains. In a hot stock market, the difference can be significant to your after-tax profits.| Bankrate
Knowing your tax bracket and income tax rate can help you better manage your money. Here are the 2024 and 2025 tax brackets and federal income tax rates.| Bankrate
59% of U.S. adults say they’re uncomfortable with their emergency savings, according to Bankrate's latest survey.| Bankrate