A low-cost index fund can be a great way for both beginning and advanced investors to invest in the stock market. Index funds can reduce your risks compared to investing in individual stocks, and they’re…

Investors are positioning themselves to benefit from a continued rally in the price of Bitcoin on the first day of options trading in the iShares Bitcoin Trust, the biggest exchange-traded fund focused on the cryptocurrency. Around midday on Tuesday, about 100,000 options on the ETF, which trades with the ticker…

Key takeaways Buying an existing business has advantages over starting a new business from scratch. You should have a full picture of the company’s health before signing any paperwork. Performing due diligence with all relevant paperwork will shape your success or failure with purchasing a business. Buying a business can…

So you’ve made some money investing — or really any asset trade where you came out ahead. Congrats on the big score. But don’t count your profits too quickly because Uncle Sam wants his cut of your gains, too. If you’ve realized a profit on an investment in a taxable…