SoFi Credit Card review: 2% cash back, with World Elite Mastercard perks like cell phone protection
The no-annual-fee SoFi Credit Card offers 2% cash back when you deposit rewards to an eligible SoFi account, and now anybody can apply.
What happens to your investments after you die?
Most investing apps offer transfer on death (TOD), trust accounts, or other estate options that transfer your investments to beneficiaries post-death.
An entrepreneur who retired at 36 says his simple investment strategy means he'll never have to work again
He's invested in diversified US and international index funds and bond funds that pay dividends annually. He's also invested in real estate funds.
Inside the cult of Cathie Wood, the rockstar stock-picker whose ETFs are dominating 2021
ARK Invest's ETF assets are accumulating at a record pace. The question isn't if CEO Cathie Wood has made it to the top, but if she can stay there.
M1 Finance review: Investing app for automated and DIY trading
M1 Finance is a money management app offering active trading, automated investing, retirement accounts, digital banking, and more.
We're seeking nominations for Insider's rising stars of equity research under 35 — here's how to apply
We're looking to highlight talented Wall Street analysts that are giving clients top-notch insights and making a name for themselves in the process.
The 9 best investing books to read if you're freaking out about the stock market
These nine investing books can help you re-focus your investment strategy or create a new habit while social distancing continues.
4 things a financial advisor wants you to know before you invest in GameStop
The fascination with the hot stock of the moment, combined with the lack of knowledge about stock market investing, can lead to steep losses.
AllianceBernstein's CFO lays out the $683 billion money manager's plans to muscle into the red-hot SPAC market
After AllianceBernstein co-sponsored a blank-check company for the first time, it has ambitions to do more in the space, Ali Dibadj told Insider.
The best investment apps to use right now
Whether you're a beginner with long-term goals or an active investor trying to build wealth, here are our picks for the best investment apps.
The best real estate crowdfunding investment platforms
The best real estate crowdfunding platforms usually offer low account minimums, automated account options, and multiple investment types.
These are the best IRA accounts available right now
The best IRA accounts offer commission-free trading, low fees, and self-directed or automated investing options.
Here are the best Roth IRA accounts available right now
The best Roth IRA accounts are usually free to set up and offer access to multiple investment options.
The best stock trading apps of 2021
The best stock trading apps offer low-fee accounts and feature-filled mobile platforms, as well as education resources and a variety of account types.
Finhabits review: Automated investing app with support for both Spanish and English
Finhabits is an automated app offering emergency reserve accounts, personal investment accounts, IRAs, and Spanish-language classes for entrepreneurs.
I was tempted to buy into the GameStop stock frenzy, but a friend's advice helped me make a smarter decision with my money
As a rookie investor, she made the mistake of buying individual stocks. But an investor friend helped her develop a better plan.
5 signs you can't trust an investment app with your money
If an investment app doesn't offer customer support or fee transparency, it may not be the best place to park your money.
Meme stocks and FOMO are attracting millions of newbie traders. Here's how giant brokerages are scrambling to help them navigate wild markets.
Waves of investors entered the market during the pandemic, reaching new heights during the GameStop stock surge. The hard part is showing them the ropes.
Roofstock review: Invest in single-family rentals with cash, financing, or IRAs
Roofstock is an online real estate marketplace that allows investors to buy or sell single-family rental properties.
CEO of Future Super: Gender equity is everyone's business, and it isn't a pipe dream
Future Super is using its investments to demonstrate that more diverse and equitable companies are not just good ethics, but good economics.
How trustworthy are investment apps like Charles Schwab and Robinhood?
You can learn more about a company's trustworthiness from its Better Business Bureau rating, but you should do additional research too.
Blooom investing review: Automated management for 401(k)s, IRAs, and other employer-sponsored plans
Blooom is a robo-advisor offering automated investment management for 401(k)s, IRAs, and other retirement plans.
4 mistakes first-time investors are always making, according to financial experts
Investing money you can't afford to lose, following trends, and trying to time the market are all bad investment strategies.
3 strategies I'm using to build wealth for the future after the pandemic upended my spending
After noticing she had $300 to $500 extra in her budget every month, she decided to save and invest it for the future.
Here's why ESG adoption from the world's biggest asset managers all comes down to data
Sustainability is a growing focus for investors at a time when the new administration may look to define "ESG." Data is a key part of the equation.
I built a 6-figure net worth by age 25 by following a simple piece of advice from my grandparents
Before speaking to her grandparents, investing wasn't really on her radar. But their simple advice helped her start saving for her future.
BestInvest calls out the top 5 worst performing asset management firms, with Invesco taking pole position for the sixth time running
BestInvest just dropped their "Spot the Dog" report that names and shames the "dog funds." These are its top 5 worst-performing firms that are in the kennels.
Acorns makes it easy to invest your spare change, but the monthly fee might not make sense for everyone
With Acorns, you can round up your transactions to the nearest dollar and can start investing with as little as $5.
SoFi Invest is a worthwhile investment app for beginners without a ton of money to invest
SoFi Invest is best for beginner investors, or those who already have other SoFi accounts. Both automated and active investing are available.
Marcus Invest review: Automate your investment and retirement accounts with Goldman Sachs' new app
Marcus Invest is a new Goldman Sachs-owned automated investment app that lets you set up IRAs, and individual or joint investment accounts.
Why a stock market crash is actually a good time to invest, according to 3 financial planners
It can be gut-wrenching to see the value of your investments drop, but a down market is a good time to add more to your investment accounts.
Robinhood's CEO rejects his app allows for the 'gamification' of investing, and denies using rewards and confetti animation to encourage trading
"Even though we have made investing easier, we recognize it is not a game," Tenev said in his testimony ahead of a Congressional hearing.
Robinhood's CEO called for the revision of outdated SEC trading rules in his prepared remarks for the Congressional hearing on GameStop
"Millions of new investors have entered the market," Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev said. "It is time for the financial system to catch up."
How to find out if your investing app sells your trades to make a profit
If you're curious about whether your investing app receives payment for order flow, you can learn more by researching its SEC Rule 606 report.
When I first started investing, I threw my money at companies I knew and loved, but it was an expensive mistake for 2 reasons
Instead of researching companies or investing in ETFs or index funds, she took a friend's investing advice — and ended up regretting it.
5 red flags to look out for in your favorite investing app
If your investing app has bright, flashing colors and sends a lot of push notifications to your phone, it might be influencing you to trade more.
Digit app review: Easily set aside money to save for multiple goals
Digit analyzes your linked bank account every day to see how much you can afford to save. The first 30 days are free, then you'll pay $5 per month.
4 things financial planners wish they could tell everyone who's investing with Robinhood for the first time
You should have a savings and retirement fund before you consider a Robinhood account. Then, know your risk tolerance and tax implications.
Yieldstreet offers alternative investments, like art and real estate, to those with plenty of cash to invest
Yieldstreet is an investment platform and fund manager focused on alternative asset classes, including art, real estate, and legal settlements.
Goldman Sachs is launching a digital investment platform, and you can open an account with a minimum of $1,000
Marcus Invest will allocate and rebalance customers' wealth across portfolios of stocks and bonds, Goldman Sachs said.
How mogul Merck Mercuriadis bought songs by Shakira, Neil Young, and Taylor Swift to grow a $1 billion company
Merck Mercuriadis of Hipgnosis recently purchased Shakira's catalog. He's shaking up the world of music publishing and putting songwriters first.
Webull investing review: Commission-free investments, margin accounts, and cryptocurrencies for active traders
Webull is a discount brokerage offering commission-free investments, individual brokerage accounts, IRAs, cryptocurrency trading, and margin accounts.
I used to think investing was expensive, but it only took me $20 a week to get started
Investing can work on most budgets, and investing $20 a week consistently proved that wealth-building isn't for rich people only.
Fidelity Investments review: Low-cost trades and research for both active and hands-off investors
Fidelity Investments is an online brokerage providing commission-free trading, robo-advice, investment research, and other wealth-building products.
Three hedge funds that focus on cannabis generated eye-popping returns by betting on the US, according to exclusive documents
Three hedge funds that invest heavily in the cannabis sector shared their financials exclusively with Insider, revealing eye-popping 2020 performance.
I always thought investing had to be complicated, but reading 'Millionaire Teacher' showed me how to put it on auto-pilot
Robo-advisors are low-cost companies that leave investment decisions to the cold rationality of computers instead of opening them up to human error.
Stash is an investment app that's good for beginners who need help finding money to invest
Stash is an investment app that offers fee-free trades, fractional share investing, and account fees starting at $1 per month.
Reddit traders are piling into cannabis stocks and driving up valuations, but experts say they're betting on the wrong companies
"I think a lot of people are going to get hurt again," one investor told Insider about retail traders piling into cannabis stocks.
Ally Invest review: Options for both active traders and hands-off investors
Ally Invest is an online brokerage that provides self-directed trading, automated investing, retirement accounts, and forex trading.
Chase You Invest review: Choose between DIY trading and robo-advice
Chase You Invest is a J.P. Morgan-owned brokerage offering investing accounts, retirement accounts, and market insights.