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7 Ways to Compare Stock Market Investments

There are thousands of investments out there. If you want to find the "best" ones, you need to learn how to compare them.

Having trouble taking the plunge into investing? These eye-opening facts may shock you into action.

You'll outgrow a lot of things as you age. Stocks won't be one of them.

Before you dive headfirst into owning a stock, do some digging on exactly where you're investing your dollars.

Americans are living longer than ever. They need retirement planning that sees them through.

Confused about how your employer's 401(k) match works? We'll break it down for you.

If your retirement savings are off to a late start, you aren't alone. A few smart money moves can help you catch up.

You feel like you don't have enough money to take the plunge in investing. That's not true! You can get started with less than you think.

We're all for buy and hold, but sometimes, it really does make sense to sell an investment. That's where an exit strategy comes in.

You might get excited looking at that promising investment return — but it can be misleading. Here's what else you should look for.

Don't be daunted by the stock market. With a little change in outlook, you can conquer your investing fears.

Looking forward to the day when you can stop working and start living the easy life? If you're not careful with your money, that day may never come.

Want to start 2018 off on the right financial foot? Start hitting the new 401(k) contribution limit.

Financial freedom isn't about swinging for the fences. A strategy based on avoiding losses can pay off big.

Kids see the holidays as a gifts-filled free-for-all. You can turn those gimme-gimmes into some valuable money lessons.

It's time to stop investing like a kid.

Investing is not without risk. But that doesn't mean you should be afraid of investing altogether.

It's not just enough to save for retirement; you need to make sure your money is inflation proof, too.

Conventional wisdom says you should invest conservatively near and after retirement. Is that actually wise?

From set-it-and-forget-it to ultra hands on, there are many different types of investors. Which one are you?