Every journey begins with a first step. But taking that first step can involve some trepidation. That's because there is fear about starting something new with an uncertain outcome. The Total...

So you've been budgeting, paid off all your credit cards, and maxed out your retirement account. Now you're thinking about the stock market. But don't you need hundreds or even thousands of dollars...

Although we know that the stock market goes up in the long-term, more than half of us don't invest in the stock market. In fact, there is not a single ten-year period in the history of the stock...

The most common questions people ask revolve around the difference among various investments. There are three key areas to invest money -- stocks, bonds, and funds. Let's focus on stocks...

I finally made the commission-free plunge. If you're a small investor like me, you've experienced the drawbacks of transaction costs, even on a "discount" trading platform. For example, TDAmeritrade...

When I was younger, I just thought people retired when they turned 65, and the government paid for everything. The older I get, the more I realize that the government -- which isn't exactly known for...