The Dow is cruising at new highs, 236,000 jobs were created in February, consumer confidence is up, and Americans are feeling secure enough to take on new debt again. But if you're feeling somehow left out of the party, you aren't crazy. Things are still far from golden.
Many Americans have been spooked out of the stock market by Great Recession and its aftermath. But despite their apprehensions, the children of the baby boomers are actually eager to jump into stocks -- primarily because they weren't burned personally by the crash.
If you've never invested directly in the market before, the process of getting started can seem daunting. But if you think you may be ready to give stock investing a shot, the first question you'll have is likely to be: How much money do I need to begin?
Three Baltimore-area public school employees are splitting a $105 million Mega Millions lottery ticket. But how should they invest their money? Actually, the same way you should invest yours.