As long as you have faith in the economy's long-term growth, putting money into an S&P 500 index fund is one of the safest ...

Many things change as we age, from our appearance to our style. And just as our tastes in clothes shift through the decades, so should our investments. The way you invest money in your 20s is likely ...

Parents want what’s best for their kids and to set them up financially, but many think it’s easier said than done. You may be surprised to learn that helping your child become financially stable may ...

Standard financial advice starts with the assumption that 40-year-old investment newbies are getting a “late start.” So what if you’re a card-carrying member of AARP without a portfolio? How do you ...

Investing in the stock market each month can be an effective way to build up your wealth over the years. There's no one right way to invest in the stock market. You can invest a big lump sum and watch ...

Barry Ritholtz is the chairman and chief investment officer of Ritholtz Wealth Management, creator of The Big Picture blog and host of the Masters in Business podcast. His new book is How Not to ...

I often talk about “bucketing”—structuring a portfolio based on anticipated spending needs—in relation to overall retirement spending. Parking near-term spending needs in cash, intermediate-term ...

Growth, safety, flexibility—whatever you're looking for, here are five smart ways to take your $10,000 and turn it into more.