Stocks can make money for investors in two ways: the price of the stock appreciates, and the company can pay dividends to shareholders on a quarterly or annual basis. Buying an index fund that ...

If an investor puts money into an index fund with a fund provider, they will often be expected to hold their position for a certain period and make periodic investments. Then they can cash out of ...

They keep much of their money in plain-vanilla index funds—with a fair amount in cash. As Harris makes her case to run the country, voters can also look at how she manages her finances.