Personal Finance

It is a common misconception: investing is only for the rich. But it's not. Investing is for all Americans, young and old, even if it means starting small. For those who don't think they have enough money to start investing, here are four tips to help you get started.

As the name implies, micro investing allows you to invest money in small amounts, often automatically. Some investing apps start you saving by simply rounding up the dollar amounts on purchases you make on a credit or debit card and putting the extra change into an investment account.

These days, so much of our lives happen online. That makes cybersecurity more important than ever before. This National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’ve got five tips to help to stay safer and more secure online.

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. The tips below can help you protect yourself in the wake of Hurricane Michael.

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.