Personal Finance

Many folks buy and sell stocks using full-service brokers. Using a brokerage firm typically means you don't have to do much, but you'll also pay fees.

While the terms shareholder and stakeholder sound similar and are sometimes even used interchangeably, it's important to understand their differences. While both groups have a financial interest in a company's success, they may have very different priorities regarding what they'd like to see it

When someone you care about has money problems and is facing financial stress on an ongoing basis, you may find yourself overwhelmed and unsure how to help. Often, money problems come from a wide range of concerns – a lack of financial literacy, facing a significant amount of sudden debt, or misuse

One of the worst mistakes an investor can make is to sink their money into an investment without knowing why. While this may seem like the world's most obvious mistake to avoid, it happens every day. Look no further than the stock market for plenty of examples of misguided optimism gone terribly

These days, technology has made it possible to do plenty of things that used to require a visit to a physical brick-and-mortar business. From shopping to trading stocks, there are now few things that the average consumer can't do right from their smartphone.

You could be broke for many reasons. Perhaps you lost your job or were hit with medical bills. Maybe unexpected expenses arose, draining your bank account before your next paycheck, or your debt payments became unmanageable because of overspending or higher interest rates.

Opening a bank account has changed a lot over the past several years. Today's financial institution world isn't like that of our parents.

When it comes to choosing the best bank, there are a few options to consider. Do you want a bank that has physical locations? What about one with an online presence? Or maybe you're looking for a bank that has both?