Personal Finance

An investment’s performance is more than just the amount it has appreciated since you bought it, whether we’re talking stocks, bonds, real estate or some other asset. If you want to make informed investment decisions, it’s important that you understand how to calculate your return on investment (ROI).

It is not uncommon for FINRA to receive calls from investors about a securities class action lawsuit, especially on the heels of a large settlement. Based on questions we receive from investors, here are eight things you should know about securities class actions involving investors.

When it comes to New Year's resolutions, Americans often focus on health-related goals, such as exercising more and eating better. This year, make your resolutions about another kind of health: your financial health.

A corporate action is an event by a public company that may affect the company's securities and, therefore, its shareholders and bondholders. Understanding common corporate actions, and where to find information about them, will keep you informed about your investments.

Historically, women have fallen behind men in financial literacy, and that has held true across age groups. The good news is, women are catching up. Here are steps you can take right now to improve your financial literacy—regardless of your gender or age.

It’s often during long bull markets that an asset mix gets out of sync and calls for rebalancing. When investments in stocks have been rising, rebalancing generally means considering shifting assets to bonds. Here are 7 tips to consider before you invest in bonds or bond funds.

Online shopping can be a great way to snag deals and comparison shop, saving you time and energy. But it is not without its perils. If you are one of the millions likely to shop online this holiday season, check out these six tips to stay safe as you shop.

Comparison shopping for financial products such as mutual funds and ETFs is a sound practice. The Financial Industry Regulatory FINRA Staffity (FINRA) has introduced a new and improved Fund Analyzer tool, just in time for end-of-year fund shopping.

There's no escaping the aftermath of too much holiday cheer, whether it's a few extra pounds or the dreaded hangover. And binging on gifts and entertaining can leave a lasting pain, too: credit card debt.

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.