How do I invest money?

How you invest money is personal and unique to your risk tolerance and investment timeline. First, open an investment account based on whether you are investing for retirement, education, a kid or another goal. Select investments—such as stocks, bonds, funds or real estate—that match your risk tolerance.

How can I Grow my Money?

Depending on your goals and risk tolerance, you can grow your money in many different ways, from savings accounts and CDs to stocks, bonds, funds, alts, real estate and crypto. Many or all of the products featured here are from our partners who compensate us.

Does investing really make money?

It may seem obvious, but sticking to a long-term investing strategy and not veering off course is essential to ensuring that investing your money, well, actually makes money. Here's a look at some of the largest asset classes, and how investors might apply a winning strategy to each: Dividend stocks. Growth stocks. Bonds. Value stocks.