Bond Basics
What Is A Savings Bond?
A savings bond, like any other kind of bond, is loan provided by the investor to the issuer of the bond. Savings bonds, in particular, are a type of bond...
Bond Basics
At some point everyone needs to borrow money. You've done it thousands of times, taking money from the bank, from friends and especially over the years from your parents. With this fact in mind...
Fund fees 101
Understanding Mutual Fund Fees
Mutual funds often have hidden costs that can easily eat into your return. While you may not be able to understand all of these fees, you can certainly be aware of how fees work...
Mutual Funds 101
When many people talk about investing in the stock market these days, they use the words "mutual funds" as a collective term. Whether they are actually investing in mutual funds, or in stocks, penny...
Mutual Funds Basics
How to Buy and Sell Mutual Funds
Once you've made the decision to invest in mutual funds, it's important to understand how to do so. How, exactly do you find a fund, and how do you put your money into that fund?...
How to Invest in Mutual Funds
Due to the upswing in full service online brokers, investors now have more access to mutual funds than ever before. Full service brokers allow investors to buy and sell mutual funds on a dime. Traditionally, buying...
Mutual Funds Basics
The type of the mutual fund is very often stated in its name. There are many different types of mutual funds, each with their own goals and ambitions for producing a positive return through...
Mutual Fund Risks and Benefits
Risks and Benefits of Mutual Funds
Mutual funds are generally relatively safe investments, as their returns are derived from the overall stock and bond markets. A proper investment strategy will allow you to get the most out of mutual fund holdings...