Personal Finance

Investors make millions of online stock trades each day. Once you click, tap or hit enter to buy or sell a stock—what happens next? Our infographic walks you through five key steps in the lifecycle of an online trade.

Smart beta investment products, such as ETFs, are linked to and seek to track the performance of alternatively weighted indices. Here are six "smart" questions to ask before investing in a product linked to a smart beta index.

When it comes to taking control of holiday spending this year, a recent survey offers insight on where to start. If you want to stay in the black on Black Friday, Cyber Monday and beyond, start by looking in the mirror.

Each November 11, we recognize the many accomplishments and sacrifices made by our 22 million U.S. military veterans. We pay tribute to their bravery and service to our country, and hear many personal stories of what it means to be a veteran in America today. One story worth telling is how America’s veterans fare financially.

Soon-to-be parents suspect what parents already know—kids are expensive. From diapers to childcare, the big and little expenses add up. But there are a number of other, unexpected expenses that can take new parents by surprise.

"Smart beta" has become an increasingly common Wall Street catch phrase, with a growing list of smart-beta products available to investors. Since these products are likely to stick around, now is a good time to get smart about smart beta products.

Looking to break into the financial services industry? The Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam is the new streamlined FINRA competency exam that will open up opportunities for individuals seeking to enter—or re-enter—the securities industry.

While exchange-traded products are more popular than ever, it’s important to remember that though they trade like stocks, their risks can be far more complex. Indeed, volatility-linked ETFs and ETNs are highly complex, and investors could risk major losses if they trade them without understanding how they work.

There aren’t many things creepier than an investment that starts out sounding safe and full of opportunity, but ends up leaving the investor in a state of financial shock. Sadly, that’s what happens all too often in these three dark and potentially devastating investment scams.

Disagreement over money is one of the chief sources of tension for couples, numerous studies have shown. Get your marriage off to a strong start with these six smart financial to-dos now that you’ve said "I do."