Grow your money with smart saving habits and investment strategies. From emergency funds and high-yield savings accounts to stock market basics and long-term investing, this section helps you build wealth step by step.
Building wealth isn’t just something rich people do. And those who are wealthy don’t always stay that way. We’ve all heard of the countless millionaire celebrities who’ve filed for bankrupcty. A Bankrate.com article tells the… Getting No Where by a Lack of Financial Planning
CDs are a low-risk investment that offers a slightly better return on your deposit than a traditional savings account. CDs are protected from loss, up to $100,000, as long as the issuing financial institution is… Certificates of Deposit (CDs)
An emergency fund helps to get you through…an emergency. According to a Bankrate.com poll, only 4 in 10 Americans have an adequate emergency fund to fall back on. With three to six months of living… Put an Emergency Fund on Your To-Do List
The size of your emergency fund depends on your personal situation. Just as there’s a lot of conflicting advice on many money issues, there are different recommendations on how much to save in your emergency… Emergency Savings Fund; How Big Should It Be?
The recent volatility in the stock market has given investors a scary ride; there’s no doubt about that. But does it provide investors with an opportunity to get in on some stocks at cheap prices,… A Good Time to Invest
There are thousands of mutual funds to choose from, with different investment styles, risk factors, and expenses. How do you choose the one that’s right for you? There’s no one size fits all with investing,… Choosing a Mutual Fund
What is a bond? We’re all familiar with debt; many of us have taken out a loan to buy something that we want to pay for later. We borrow the money, and promise to pay… Understanding Bonds
Stockholders Share in the Profits and the Losses Stocks are the smallest unit of ownership in a company. The more shares of stock you have, the more ownership you have in the company. Companies issue… Understanding Stocks
Before making any investment, consider the fees and expenses that will take a cut out of your profits. Some mutual fund fees are completely avoidable, and some fees are necessary. Some types of mutual funds… Mutual Funds Fees Explained
Mutual funds are the investment of choice for many people; they allow an investor to minimize financial risk by spreading money among many different stocks and bonds, without the research and market knowledge required for… Mutual Fund Basics