Investing

Images by GettyImages; illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Wealth management is a comprehensive financial advisory service that helps people grow and preserve their wealth. It can include services such as investment management, financial planning, tax planning and estate planning. Finding the right wealth manager is key to meeting your…

Antonio_Diaz/Getty Images Large-cap stocks are one of the most popular ways to invest in the market. These companies have the deepest pockets, and their businesses are more resilient than a typical small-cap. So large-caps have been a great way to invest, with the bellwether Standard & Poor’s 500 index delivering…

With the economy slowing and President Donald Trump’s tariffs likely to stoke inflation, investors face various risks. Building a portfolio that has at least some less risky assets in it can be useful to help you ride out volatility in the market. The trade-off, of course, is that in lowering…

If you thought meme stocks had ridden off into the sunset, think again. Shares of companies such as Krispy Kreme and Kohl’s saw unusual surges starting in mid-July. The frenzy earned the “DORK” label for the companies that saw their shares jump: Krispy Kreme (DNUT), Opendoor Technologies (OPEN), Rocket Companies…

Investing in mutual funds is one of the easiest ways to diversify your portfolio without having to determine which individual stocks and bonds to buy or sell. However, it’s important to understand that certain mutual funds come with what’s called a sales load. When creating a portfolio, understanding the difference…

TIMOTHY A. CLARY/Contributor/Getty Images The world’s largest stock exchanges offer thousands of stocks for investors to trade with trillions of dollars in listed stocks. The ranks of the biggest exchanges include those in the United States, Europe, China, Japan and India, with an exchange needing a market cap of at…

Key takeaways There are a lot of money tasks you can handle on your own. But not everyone is comfortable navigating the more complex, technical or anxiety-inducing areas of financial planning. A financial advisor can offer personalized guidance and actionable strategies to help you achieve your goals. The best time…

Key takeaways Kids who learn about investing early in their lives reap multiple benefits, including establishing healthy financial habits that they will use into adulthood. Aside from the behavioral benefits that kids receive from having a strong financial education, their money also has more time to compound the earlier they…

Higher interest rates played out on stocks, cryptocurrency and commodities such as oil over the past few years. But now that short-term rates have started declining, what can investors expect from here, and how long will the shifting rate environment impact markets? After lowering interest rates by 25 basis points…

A financial advisor can have a major impact on your finances — both for good and bad. The best financial advisors can help you stick to a long-term investing plan that meets your investment goals over time, while the worst advisors are more likely to put you in investments that…