Farran Powell is the managing editor of investing at Forbes Advisor. She was previously the assistant managing editor of investing at U.S. News & World Report. Her work has appeared in numerous ...

Your portfolio might not be as diversified as you think. The US market has been dominated by a group of mega-cap tech stocks known as the Magnificent Seven. These giants have delivered strong returns, ...

Alana Benson is an investing writer who joined NerdWallet in 2019. She covers a wide variety of investing topics including stocks, socially responsible investing, cryptocurrency, mutual funds, HSAs ...

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk management, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) ...

Investors are reaping the benefits of funds as fees keep dropping on a seemingly year-over-year basis. Our researchers estimate that last year, investors saved nearly USD 5.9 billion in fund expenses ...

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Expense ratios for ETFs, mutual funds and index funds can vary widely. To know whether you're overpaying or getting a good deal, it's important to look at the averages. Many, or all, of the products ...

James Chen, CMT is an expert trader, investment adviser, and global market strategist. Thomas J. Brock is a CFA and CPA with more than 20 years of experience in various areas including investing, ...

Index funds track market indexes, automating investments and saving on fees. Vanguard offers low-cost index funds that cover various sectors and global stocks. Investors can start with ETFs or mutual ...

The largest life insurance company in the U.S., Northwestern Mutual has been issuing policies since the 1860s. Its financial strength, excellent customer service and history of paying dividends are ...

Index funds provide instant diversification by tracking market indexes like the S&P 500. With low expense ratios and minimal turnover, index funds reduce management costs and taxes. Historically, ...

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