Investing

Investing can be complicated and overwhelming. We want to change that.

Here are a collection of articles to help make investing simple so that you can start growing wealth today.

Vanguard vs. Fidelity: Which is Best For You?

By Josh PatokaUpdated February 28, 2020

Choosing the best online brokerage is a key step to being a successful investor. Making a decision can be difficult because you have several good options. This Fidelity vs. Vanguard comparison can help you choose between two of the best online brokers. Fidelity and Vanguard offer a full-suite of investment options, including index funds and […]

How to Invest in Gold ( A Beginners Guide)

By TJ PorterUpdated February 5, 2020

Investing for the future is an essential part of managing your finances. People invest in things like real estate, stocks, bonds, mutual funds and precious metals. Gold is one of the best-known precious metals and is a popular choice for people looking to diversify their portfolios. There are many ways to invest in gold, each […]

What is a Typical Mutual Fund Expense Ratio?

By TJ PorterUpdated November 30, 2019

Mutual funds are one of the best ways to invest your money. There’s a mutual fund for almost every investment style and portfolio allocation. They make it easy to diversify your investments across multiple companies’ stocks or bonds to help reduce risk. For all their benefits, there is a drawback to using mutual funds. Each […]

What is an IRA? (And How to Open One Today)

By Josh PatokaUpdated November 11, 2019

Are you trying to figure out the best way to save for retirement? An IRA (Individual Retirement Account) allows you to save and also keeps your income tax bill as low as possible. Almost anyone can open an IRA even if you have a 401k or pension plan. You will need to decide if you […]

What is a Boglehead and What Can You Learn From One?

By Josh PatokaUpdated October 24, 2019

Are you afraid to invest because you think it’s too hard or time-consuming? Perhaps you should try investing like a Boglehead in index funds. Made famous by legendary investor Jack Bogle, it is one of the most popular ways you can earn passive income. Maybe you know Jack Bogle as the founder of the Vanguard […]

How to Invest in Art (And Whether or Not You Should)

By Veneta LuskUpdated October 20, 2019

If you love art, it’s only natural to consider investing in it. Even if you know little about art, it can be a great way to make money and diversify your investments. According to the Wall Street Journal, art investments returned 10.6 percent in 2018, outperforming the stock market. You don’t have to be an […]