Investing

Trading gold can be a great way to diversify your financial portfolio. Learn more about the ways to buy, invest and trade gold with ConsumerAffairs.

Sandy Baker

ETFs let you invest in gold without the costs and risk of physical gold. Learn more about physical gold and ETFs to see which one is right for you.

Sandy Baker

A gold IRA is a retirement account in which you can own physical gold. Learn more about what it is and whether you should invest in one.

Sandy Baker

Precious metals are valued by investors, but not all metals are this rare. Learn more about precious metals and how to purchase them.

Sandy Baker

Ready to invest? It’s important to know all of your options. Here, we discuss online stockbrokers and which ones are best for new investors.

Sandy Baker

Choosing a financial advisor can be one of the most important decisions in your life. Follow these steps to make an educated decision.

Sandy Baker

A good investment needs to match your financial goals, risk tolerance and growth requirements. Learn how to identify good investments here.

Rachel Morey

If you’re looking to get started investing, we’ve done some of the work for you and selected a few of the best investment apps for beginners.

Sandy Baker

Financial advisors help create long-term strategies for financial growth. Learn more about their role and how they help achieve financial goals.

Rachel Morey

Interested in a mutual fund? Read more about fund types, pros and cons, and the top brokers. Options include Edward Jones, Vanguard and E*TRADE.

ConsumerAffairs Research Team

We explore how long Americans could live on savings if they had no income. Which unexpected expenses might make Americans go broke sooner?

ConsumerAffairs Research Team

Are you on track to get the retirement of your dreams? Check out the top tips from retirees to make sure you're not making a mistake that’ll cost you.

ConsumerAffairs Research Team

We surveyed 1,000 Americans to compare popular financial advice Gen Z receives and seeks, as well as financial wisdom older generations have to share.

ConsumerAffairs Research Team

Looking into investing in cryptocurrency? Read our guide, compare ratings and use verified reviews to find the best Bitcoin IRA companies.

David Chandler, Ph.D.

Interested in investing in the stock market? We break down what steps to take and what you should be aware of before diving into stock purchases.

Rachel Morey

IRAs are tax-advantaged investing tools, but there are a few types of IRAs. If you’re looking for flexibility, self-directed might be the way to go.

Taylor Sansano

Interested in buying gold? Find out what type of gold you should invest in, what to do when you’re ready to buy gold and how to avoid getting scammed.

Danni White

What would happen to your family if you died? Read about how people are preparing for their deaths and how their plans impact their loved ones.

ConsumerAffairs Research Team

Job-hoppers reflect on how prepared they were before making their leaps, and holdouts weigh in on why they haven't left their jobs yet.

ConsumerAffairs Research Team

Explore the concept of “adulting” across Gen Zers and millennials to see which purchases qualify as significant milestones to each.

ConsumerAffairs Research Team

Curious about investing in gold? Compare different options and learn how to take beginner’s steps toward investments in gold or other precious metals.

Amelia York

Compare investment companies based on reviews, minimums, rates and more. Top picks include Lear Capital, Edward Jones and Robinhood.

Rachel Morey

Do your kids have a plan to be accepted to and succeed in college? Learn about the steps you can take to help your children prepare for college.

Jami Barnett, Ph.D.

Use our guide to compare cost, coverage and value of term life and whole life insurance to decide which policy type is right for you.

Sandy Baker

You pay a premium in exchange for a policy that pays out to your beneficiary after your death. Learn more about how life insurance works.

Sandy Baker

Gold ETFs are a cost-effective option for gold investing. Learn more about this investment pathway, especially during market volatility.

ConsumerAffairs Research Team

Considering using an online broker for stock trading? Read our comprehensive buyers guide and consumer reviews to compare top brokers.

Sandy Baker

Learn how to plan for retirement. This guide will break down expert advice, so you can figure out the best way to meet your retirement goal.

ConsumerAffairs Research Team

Whether gold or silver is better for you depends on what you are looking for. Learn the differences between the two with ConsumerAffairs.

Sandy Baker

Learn about the different types of life insurance. See how term, whole, universal, variable and guaranteed life insurance policies compare.

Sandy Baker

Interested in a mutual fund? Compare the top mutual fund companies using consumer reviews and our comprehensive buyers guide.

ConsumerAffairs Research Team

Rose Spinelli

Research types of life insurance policies, provider coverage options and compare the best life insurance companies using hundreds of customer reviews. Top picks include Policygenius and Haven Life.

Neal Frankle

Planning for retirement? Use our guide to find the best annuity companies. Learn about the types of annuities. Read verified reviews. Top picks include American Equity, Prudential and MassMutual.

Jim Blankenship