The beauty of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is that they allow you to invest in many companies at once, providing instant diversification in many cases. Instead of picking dozens or hundreds of ...

One of the best things you can do when investing for retirement is to have a well-rounded portfolio. Investing is a long game, but it's especially so when investing for retirement. Having a ...

Bath Savings Trust Company president Tom Whelan got his first job in the banking industry right after graduating from Colby College and has worked in his current role leading the local investment ...

The S&P 500 is the best way to get overall exposure to the broader U.S. economy. Investing in mid- and small-cap stocks gives you exposure to the additional opportunities. A well-rounded portfolio ...

A well-rounded portfolio should include stocks from different industries and sizes. Mid-cap stocks are generally the sweet spot between stability and risk. Mid-cap stocks tend to outperform during ...

The BRIC-or-Bust ETFdb Portfolio is now available to ETFdb Pro members and those with a free 7-day trial of the Pro subscription. This new portfolio, one of more than 40 all-ETF model portfolios ...

Net worth is not the only metric to measure wealth, as free cash flow generation is also important. Investing in a mix of high and mid-level dividend-paying stocks can protect net worth, while ...