Smoke from wildfires in Canada has drifted into the U.S., prompting air quality alerts for Americans as it continues to spread. But when officials and forecasters classify a city's air as "unhealthy" ...

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Even folks new to investing have probably heard someone mention index funds. But what are they and how do they work? This article explores index funds in detail to help you understand how they work, ...

If your portfolio includes an index fund, you may need to review and adjust your holdings. Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader.

For those new to investing or seasoned investors who like to keep things as simple and inexpensive as possible, an index fund could be your best friend. It's fair for beginning investors to ask "What ...