Beginner-friendly explainers on investing platforms and the risks involved, sourced from regulators and providers.
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What automated investment services do, how they differ from human advisers, the questions the SEC suggests asking, and how to check an adviser's registration and fees before you sign up.
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How savings accounts, money market deposit accounts and certificates of deposit work, what FDIC and NCUA insurance covers, and how to decide how much cash to hold before investing.
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What to compare when choosing an online brokerage account, from fees and account types to SIPC protection, Form CRS and how to check a firm's registration on FINRA BrokerCheck.
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What US regulators say about the risks of crypto assets and trading platforms, the protections that may not apply, how to spot crypto investment scams and the questions to ask before opening an account.
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What index funds, mutual funds and ETFs are, how they differ, why costs and diversification matter, and the questions to ask before you buy your first fund.
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