Laurie Sepulveda is a MarketWatch Guides team senior writer who specializes in writing about personal loans, home equity loans, mortgages and banking. She lives in North Carolina and has taught and ...

It’s easier than ever for everyday investors to access IPOs. Online brokerages like Robinhood and SoFi have lowered the barriers to entry, allowing anyone with an investment account (and a little bit ...

It is no news that stocks remain the most powerful wealth builder among traditional investment assets. Over the 40 years between 1985 and 2024, the average annual return of U.S. large-cap stocks (9.7% ...

Having a consistent and attractive dividend has a two-for-one benefit. On one end, it adds to your returns when the ETF is ...

It's not just about risk and fees, but about knowing how much you have and having access to your money when you need it Having private-equity investments in your 401(k) might not end up being quite ...

President Donald Trump’s new push raises a question: Is it safe for regular people to sink their hard-earned nest eggs into these notoriously complex and risky investments? The federal government ...

Amidst geopolitical tensions and market volatility, Indian fund managers are advising investors to diversify their portfolios ...

In the past, the private equity world has been largely populated by ultra-rich investors, endowments and pension funds. That is about to change. Retirement savers with 401(k) accounts are gaining ...

In recent years, exposure to private prisons has become a concern to values-based investors seeking to exclude such securities from their portfolios. Aside from making direct purchases of these ...