If you're in the market for an online broker, read our reviews to help determine which brokerage account is for you.| Bankrate
This step-by-step guide for beginners can get you investing in the stock market, whether you want to use an online brokerage, robo-advisor or financial advisor.| Bankrate
It seems like Microsoft is everywhere these days, and it goes beyond just office productivity software at this Washington-based technology company. Does Microsoft make sense in your portfolio?| Bankrate
It’s never been easier to buy stocks. If you have a little bit of money and a brokerage account, you can buy a piece of a publicly traded company.| Bankrate
Learn how to invest in the S&P 500 index fund and what to consider when adding the S&P 500 to your long-term portfolio.| Bankrate
Everything you need to know about the best index funds and ten of the top mutual funds and ETFs to consider adding to your portfolio this year.| 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
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
While many people think of investing as trying to make a short-term score in the stock market, it’s long-term investing where investors can really build wealth. Here are some of the top long-term investments.| 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
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