How do I invest my money right now?

Here's a five-step process that can help you figure out how to invest your money right now: Identify your financial goal and when you want to achieve that goal. Decide if you want to manage your money yourself or work with a service that does it for you. Pick the type of investment account you'll use. Open an account. Choose your investments.

What is the best way to invest money?

The best way to invest will be based on your goals and risk tolerance. Minimize your exposure to risk by spreading your money across a range of asset classes. Investing money in the stock market is one of the main ways to build wealth and save for long-term goals such as retirement. But figuring out the best strategy can feel daunting.

How do I start investing?

Identify your financial goal and when you want to achieve that goal. Decide if you want to manage your money yourself or work with a service that does it for you. Pick the type of investment account you'll use. Open an account. Choose your investments. Here’s how to put your cash to work right away. » Ready to actually pick investments?