One of the simplest ways to diversify your investments is to hold a wide portfolio of stocks and bonds using funds that track broad market indexes...

Your money is insured at brokerage firms up to $500,000 in cash and securities, including $250,000 in uninvested cash by the Securities Investor Pr...

You can start trading at a brokerage firm as soon as you fund your account, which typically takes a few days. Some brokers may even allow you to st...

Typically, you’ll choose between a taxable brokerage account and retirement accounts such as a traditional or Roth IRA. The type of account you cho...

You can get started investing with very small amounts these days. Many brokers allow you to buy fractional shares of stocks and ETFs, so you can ge...