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Invest in stock indices or use robo-advisors for simpler, passive investment approaches. Allocate investments according to age and risk tolerance, considering future needs. Open a brokerage or IRA ...

Farran Powell is the managing editor of investing at Forbes Advisor. She was previously the assistant managing editor of investing at U.S. News & World Report. Her work has appeared in numerous ...