
How Much Does It Cost to Open an IRA?
In general, you don’t have to pay a cent to open an IRA. But once you’ve got your account up and running, you might run into various fees and costs. Here's what to look for.
- November 25, 2024

What Is Asset Allocation?
Asset allocation may sound complex, but it’s actually a straightforward idea: It’s how you divide your money among different types of investments. Here's why considering allocation is key to investing success.
- November 12, 2024

What Is a Retirement Account?
A retirement account has special features that make it easier to grow your savings for the future. And by “special features,” we mean tax benefits. Here's what to know.
- November 12, 2024

What Is an IRA? Pros and Cons
IRAs were created by the government to give individuals a tax-advantaged retirement savings option not tied to a person’s employer. Read on to find out more about how they work and pros/cons.
- November 12, 2024

What Is the Best Investment for Retirement?
The best investment for retirement can be as simple as one low-cost target-date mutual fund, your ideal strategy will depend on what type of investor you are.
- November 12, 2024

What Is a Mutual Fund?
Mutual funds are a great and simple way for investors to build a diversified investment portfolio. Here's what to know about them.
- November 02, 2024

What Is the Dow Jones Industrial Average?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is a stock market index managed by S&P Dow Jones Indices that tracks the price performance of 30 U.S. publicly traded stocks.
- October 21, 2024

What Is an ETF?
With one share of an ETF, you can gain access to the entire stock market or a specific sector, such as tech stocks or health-care stocks. Here's how they work.
- October 19, 2024

Merrill Edge IRA Review
If you’re a Bank of America customer, it may be hard to find a reason not to open your IRA at Merrill Edge. Overall, I found the Merrill Edge IRA to be fine.
- October 17, 2024

J.P. Morgan IRA Review
I tested J.P. Morgan's IRA offering and found that it may be a convenient option if you already have Chase bank accounts, but I didn't love the user experience.
- October 17, 2024