Invest in stocks if you can research and continuously monitor them; otherwise, consider index funds or robo-advisors. Only use money for stock investment that you won't need for at least five years ...

TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment.

ETFs allow investment in diverse stocks or bonds through a single transaction. Investors can buy ETF shares on exchanges, where prices fluctuate throughout the day. ETFs offer benefits like lower ...