The barred advisor solicited clients to invest $2.9 million in a fund that didn’t exist, the Securities and Exchange ...

Why are some investments traditionally considered safe? Here are the underlying risks of real estate, gold, and annuities.

So what is the one thing personal finance experts would like to see Americans doing more of with their money in 2025? Newsweek put the question to them. Here's what they said.

Investing your money for the first time is a big step. This guide will help you to decide whether it's right for you, and how to get started. Skip to main content. ... An investment scam occurs when ...

Social media is full of scammers promising guaranteed returns on investment, and consumers lost billions of dollars to them last year. Troy Gochenour, 50, of Columbus, Ohio, was conned out of ...

Compare lump-sum investing vs. dollar-cost averaging. When you invest a lump sum, all your money is exposed to the market right away. If the market is on an upward trajectory, you can take advantage ...

While no investment is risk-free and it is still possible to lose money with an ETF, the right strategy can better protect your savings. Katie Brockman has positions in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF and ...

The FBI’s Internet Crime Report says investment fraud including cryptocurrency had $3.96 billion in losses in 2023. An increase of 53% from the year before. Here's what the con looks like.

Balanced Funds: One of the Best Ways to Invest Money in 2025. Balanced funds invest in a blend of stocks and bonds. Often referred to as 60/40 portfolios, these funds generally invest 60% of their ...