Investing Blog

Peer-to-peer lending brings together individuals who need a loan with investors seeking higher returns than they can find elsewhere.

Small investors are often criticized for trading too frequently. But what is the right amount to trade? That depends.

Investors have shunned stocks in favor of less risky options. Can psychology explain why? Learn more at Bankrate.com.

Facebook adopted a dual share class structure before going public. What does it mean for investors when their votes don’t count?

After reporting a stellar first quarter on April 20 and lifting the market overall, McDonald’s is now on the ropes with investors.

The stock market tumbled last week. Will investors find much to be happy about in the economic reports coming out this week?

For more yield, fixed-income investors must take on more risk, whether that’s buying longer maturities or going down in credit quality.

In just one week, everyone will have a chance to own the social media phenomenon that is Facebook. The question is, should you?

It’s a slow week for the economic calendar but a few reports could cause a stir, including the trade balance and producer price index.

This week, a new website launched to help manage your investments: SigFig.com. The site comes from the makers of the portfolio tracker, Wikinvest.