Part stock, part mutual fund, and now very popular, exchange-traded funds are a big part of the investment world. Let’s find out why.

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Find out if ETFs appeal to you in this tutorial on ETF suitability. We will cover costs, trading, and tax efficiency.

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Mutual fund investors earn money in several ways -- interest, dividends, capital gains -- which we detail here.

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After reading this tutorial, you will recognize what is and is not taxable and what IRS forms you will need to fill out.

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Is it worthwhile to pay the expenses charged by mutual funds? In many cases, it is. Let's look at several of them.

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You have thousands of possible mutual funds you can choose from. Which one(s) to choose? Start with the questions in this tutorial.

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Index funds are made up of the securities of major market indexes. They give investors the opportunity to keep pace with the market.

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Mutual funds are very popular investments for many reasons. Find out how they work and what some of the major types are.

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This tutorial examines mutual funds that invest in short-term government and corporate debts.

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Life-cycle funds, also known as target-date or age-based funds, are built specifically to fund your retirement.

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