Index funds replicate the performance of a benchmark, offering a passive investment approach. They require minimal fees, typically reflected in the index fund’s share price over time. Investors can ...

Chocolate or strawberry? Life or death? We make some choices quickly and automatically, relying on mental shortcuts our brains have developed over the years to guide us in the best course of action.

“I like starting from the middle outward,” says Cubbins. That means encouraging beginners to build core strength, then ...