The popularity of index funds has exploded over the last few decades, changing the way individuals invest their assets.

Since index funds consistently beat active management over the long-run, they are often a more viable option for retirement saving success.

As of June 30, index-fund assets made up about 1/3 of the total fund assets in the U.S., according to fund tracker ...

Charles Payne argues individual stocks may outperform index funds — if investors do the research. Learn how to spot strong picks and manage investment risk.

Some people are attracted to investing by the cut and thrust of the stock market, but for many investors the goal is simply to grow their cash over time in a way that beats inflation. This latter ...