Learn what it really means to diversify your portfolio. Find out which assets to include, why it’s important, and 7 steps to make it happen.

New to investing? Want to learn more about the different kinds of investments? Welcome to the wild world of asset classes — let’s get started.

How much risk should you take in your investments? Explore your risk tolerance with these 12 factors and questions to make the best choices for your money.

A bond is a type of debt issued by a corporation, government or other organization where the purchaser pays a certain amount to purchase the bond and, in exchange, will receive either a lump sum after a certain period of time or specified recurring payments over a period of time. For example, you might pay $50 to buy a bond that will pay you $75 in 10 years or will pay you $10 per year for the next seven years.