I am 22 and want to start investing. Where do I begin?

But if you want to be smart about investing your money, almost any Certified Financial Planner will tell you to steer clear of buying individual stocks. An ETF (exchange-traded fund) can give you a little more exposure to the broader market, but that's still not as good as a balanced portfolio with a variety of stocks and bonds. read more

Many people put off investing because they think you need a lot of money---thousands of dollars!--- to start investing. This just isn't true. Investing even very small amounts can reap big rewards. Here are 5 ways you can start investing with little money today. read more