Matt is a Certified Financial Planner™ and investment advisor based in Columbia, South Carolina. He writes personal finance and investment advice for Motley Fool Money and its parent company The ...

Trading stocks may seem daunting, but there’s a wealth of information out there for investors of every experience level. The trick can be finding the platforms and tools that are geared for the ...

For the past seven years, Kat has been helping people make the best financial decisions for their unique situations, whether they're looking for the right insurance policies or trying to pay down debt ...

Whether you choose a long-time favorite like Charles Schwab or an innovative new brokerage like Robinhood, ensure you’re aware of competing features and fees so you can trade as effectively as ...

There’s a saying in the world of investing not to let the tax tail wag the investing dog. The idea behind it is that investors shouldn’t base their investment decisions on the potential tax ...

A brokerage account is an account you can use to purchase and hold investments, such as stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds. When you open a brokerage account with a brokerage ...

High inflation has taught Americans smarter ways to save. As a result, many people are growing their wealth more quickly, even when the cost of living remains high. Doing so doesn’t require learning ...

I finally did it -- at the age of 40, I finally have my first-ever retirement account. I opened it a few months ago, and along with also becoming a homeowner (again) earlier this year, I've been ...

St. Mary Capital provides trading access to a wide range of financial instruments across global markets. The firm offers several account types, a web-based trading platform, various educational and ...