A mutual fund pools money from its shareholders and invests in stocks, bonds or short-term debt. Mutual funds are managed by professional investment advisors who ensure that the fund's portfolio ...

Mutual funds have been one of my go-to investments for years thanks to their simplicity and convenience. Think of mutual funds as a financial buffet, offering a wide spread of investment options that ...

On this episode of The Long View, Scott Burns, syndicated personal finance columnist and author, talks about two-fund portfolios, retirement planning, the bond market, and more. Christine Benz: Thanks ...

Regular Plans are sold through distributors, relationship managers, or any other intermediary charging commissions, which are ...

When it comes to mutual funds, most investors assume the more schemes they hold, the safer their money is. At first glance, a long list of funds sounds reassuring, much like diversifying your ...

In a world with so many complicated investment choices, passive investing is a breath of fresh air. It's easy, inexpensive, and surprisingly good in the long term. One of the simplest ways to begin ...

Lakhotia suggests that a 25-year-old investor can begin with four to six funds, one large-cap or index fund, one flexi-cap, ...

Is your SIP portfolio showing negative returns after a year? Don't panic! Short-term market volatility due to global factors ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David John Marotta is a financial advisor covering financial planning. Recently, I spoke with an 85-year-old widow who did not ...