Shauna Croome

Index funds, which track an underlying market index have grown in popularity with investors over the years. A fund might track the S&P 500 or Dow Jones Industrial Average, allowing investors to own each of the holdings within those indices. […]

Spreading investments across different asset classes, rather than relying on one, is a key strategy to balance risk and potential returns over time. Known as asset allocation, this approach typically involves a mix of stocks, bonds, and cash tailored to