Personal Finance

Saving for retirement can be daunting, so it’s no surprise that employer-sponsored retirement plans can be a key stepping-stone into the world of investing—and through your investments, to a healthy retirement nest egg. Don’t have access to an employer-sponsored plan? No problem. Here are 5 ways to start saving today.

During World Investor Week, U.S. securities regulators like FINRA encourage you to keep these seven tips in mind when you invest.

It may not be possible to predict when the next natural disaster will take place, but you can guard against financial fraud that may come in the aftermath. These tips can help you protect yourself in the wake of Hurricane Florence.

The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014 provided Americans with disabilities the opportunity to save in a tax-deferred account similar to a 529 college savings plan, as a supplement to their government benefits. Here are seven things you should know about ABLE accounts, which are also called 529 A accounts.

A major hurricane is bearing down on the East Coast, and others likely will follow. As millions scramble to prepare for this latest natural disaster, it pays to assemble a financial emergency kit now.

Sometimes a succinct warning is better than a long explanation. If you are thinking about investing in shares of companies that tout the potential of high returns associated with cryptocurrency-related activities—use caution. Do your research, and only invest money you can afford to lose.

Individual retirement accounts, or IRAs, account for a significant portion of Americans' retirement savings. Investors held approximately $9.2 trillion in IRAs at the end of March 2018. And for good reason. An IRA can offer some important benefits for those looking to save for their golden years. If you're interested in opening an IRA account, here's what you need to know.

Fraudsters continue to impersonate FINRA executives, offering bogus investment "guarantees" to investors as part of an advance-fee scam. Read more about the lengths these fraudsters go to in creating a false sense of security.

It is important for both new and experienced investors who are interested in digital assets to learn more about ICOs so they can make wise investment decisions and avoid the lure of scammers—who seek to profit on the hype surrounding the emerging world of digital assets.

A "friendly" loan can be a good way to lose money—and tarnish a good relationship with the borrower. But it doesn't have to end that way. If you're considering lending money to a friend or a relative, here are three tips to make friend-and-family lending succeed.