Handpicking stocks and bonds is one way to invest in the stock market. Index funds, which allow you to invest in a wide array of stocks all at once, are another. If you're not well-versed in the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Catherine Brock covers personal finance and investing. In a perfect world, stock prices would always reflect underlying value. But ...

For those new to investing or seasoned investors who like to keep things as simple and inexpensive as possible, an index fund could be your best friend. It's fair for beginning investors to ask "What ...