Brokerage Reviews 2022

Methodology: Bankrate evaluates brokers on factors that matter to individual investors, including commissions, account fees, available securities, trading platforms, research and many more. After weighting these objective measures according to their importance, we then systematically score the brokers and scale them to ensure that you are seeing the top players among a field of high-quality brokers.

Investing basics

10 best index funds for 2022

These are ten of the top index funds to consider adding to your portfolio this year.

13 min read

How to buy Alphabet stock

Here’s how to buy shares of Alphabet stock and what to consider before you buy.

8 min read

Load vs. no-load funds

It’s important to understand how a sales load on a fund can impact your overall real returns.

3 min read

What is wealth management?

Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder or looking to preserve a vast fortune for your heirs, this guide can get you started with wealth management.

5 min read

Latest investing articles

10 best investment apps in September 2022

These standout apps can help get your finances organized and invested.

10 min read Sep 23, 2022
10 best long-term investments in September 2022

You can use time as a huge ally when planning your investments to build wealth in the long run.

17 min read Sep 23, 2022
8 best short-term investments in September 2022

Here’s where to turn when you’re searching for a safe place to stash cash for the short term.

11 min read Sep 23, 2022
Best online brokers for stock trading in September 2022

Consider the costs, educational resources and other factors before opening an account.

7 min read Sep 23, 2022
Best index funds in September 2022

These are ten of the top index funds to consider adding to your portfolio this year.

13 min read Sep 23, 2022
Can I contribute to my IRA after retirement?

Rising health care costs are one reason to keep saving and investing.

3 min read Sep 21, 2022
Investing in Google (Alphabet) stock in 2022

Here’s how to buy shares of Alphabet stock and what to consider before you buy.

8 min read Sep 21, 2022
Load vs. no-load mutual funds: What’s the difference?

It’s important to understand how a sales load on a fund can impact your overall real returns.

3 min read Sep 20, 2022
20 passive income ideas to help you make money in 2022

It may take a lot of work on the front end to reap the benefits of these opportunities.

24 min read Sep 19, 2022
Annuity vs. IRA: What’s the difference?

Not sure about the difference between an annuity and an IRA? We’ll tell you what you need to know.

4 min read Sep 16, 2022