Alana Benson is an investing writer who joined NerdWallet in 2019. She covers a wide variety of investing topics including stocks, socially responsible investing, cryptocurrency, mutual funds, HSAs ...

Binary options trading is often simplified to a yes/no or up/down prediction, but it carries significant risk. That’s why it’s essential to understand their mechanics and practice thoroughly before ...

Virtual Brokers caters to all types and levels of both traders and investors, provides research resources and educational material for beginners and a practice account where traders can try out ...

Saving in your 401(k) is well and good, but if you’re like many investors, you’ll also want to invest directly in the markets—and that means finding a convenient and low-price way to trade stocks, ...