Samantha (Sam) Silberstein, CFP®, CSLP®, EA, is an experienced financial consultant. She has a demonstrated history of working in both institutional and retail environments, from broker-dealers to ...

It’s never too late to start investing in the stock market, but starting while you’re young gives your money more time to grow. And contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to be rich to buy stocks.

Stocks last year enjoyed their biggest gains since 1997. All the key market indicators that measure stock performance posted handsome returns. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 26.5% in 2013, ...