Learn the benefits and risks of options and how to start trading options Lucas Downey is the co-founder of MoneyFlows, and an Investopedia Academy instructor. Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, ...

Choose between individual stocks or index funds based on your interest and time for research. Invest only amounts not needed for the next five years due to market volatility. Open a brokerage account ...