Cash accounts are a good option for beginners or risk-averse investors. Learn all the details of these accounts so you can learn if it's right for you.

For many, funding a 401(k), IRA or other retirement account is the first order of business as they save for long-term goals, and for good reason: These accounts offer significant tax benefits. But tax ...

January is a great time to start working toward your financial goals. If you’re looking to start investing, the first step is to open an investment account. But which kind of account is right for you?

Brokerage accounts trade assets like stocks and ETFs; taxes apply on gains and dividends annually. Choose between self-service, automated, or full-service accounts based on your investment needs.

Contributing a little bit of money to your individual retirement account (IRA) each month could be the key to retiring ...

Chris Davis is a Managing Editor on the Investing team. As a writer, he covered the stock market, investing strategies and investment accounts, and as a spokesperson, he appeared on NBC Bay Area and ...

There’s no limit to how many brokerage accounts you can have, but having more can complicate your finances. Managing your investments could cost less, through lower fees and reduced margin loan rates, ...

The best savings accounts, CDs, and other low-risk options for putting idle money to work ...

California DRE enforces trust account rules strictly, requiring brokers to document compliance regardless of intent or ...