Do I need an investment account?

Pick an investment account You'll need an investment account to buy most investments, including stocks and bonds. Just as there are a number of bank accounts for different purposes — checking, savings, money market, certificates of deposit — there are a handful of investment accounts to know about.

How do I invest my money right now?

Here's a five-step process that can help you figure out how to invest your money right now: Identify your financial goal and when you want to achieve that goal. Decide if you want to manage your money yourself or work with a service that does it for you. Pick the type of investment account you'll use. Open an account. Choose your investments.

Are investment accounts the same?

Investment accounts are valuable tools for reaching your financial goals. But they’re not all the same. You have choices to make, but we’re here to help. Choosing the right investment accounts could mean reaching your goals ahead of schedule. Conversely choosing the wrong accounts could mean you don’t have the money when you need it.