Aashika’s near two decades stint in business and finance journalism has led her to report, write, edit and lead teams covering public investing, private investing and personal investing both in India ...

If you're saving for retirement through a 401(k), 403(b) or individual retirement account, you've likely come across both target-date funds and index funds as investment options. While both aim to ...

Sophie Venz is a former Deputy Editor at Forbes Advisor. She is an experienced editor and features reporter, and has previously worked in the small business and start-up reporting space. Previously ...

We have a combined pension and Social Security income of $8,400 per month that will only drop to $6,730 if one of us passes away. Our RMDs will start soon and we have $1.6 million in a 401(k) which we ...

It’s easy to become a hyperfocused investor. With so much investment information available, you can spend all your time chasing advisor suggestions, scrolling through financial articles, and screening ...

For anyone looking to start investing in the stock market, you’ll be faced with the pros and cons of individual stocks versus index funds. Stocks are shares of a company, whereas index funds are a ...

Mutual funds vary significantly in terms of their makeup, historical returns and fees. Understanding the different types of mutual funds can help you make a selection. Consider management style, costs ...

Investing in mutual funds can be one of the most effective ways to grow your wealth over time, especially if you are new to investing and seeking a simple, disciplined approach. However, the sheer ...