investing

### What is an IRA? Contrary to popular belief, an individual retirement account (IRA) is not an investment in and of itself; rather, it is an investment account that you open with a broker or other financial institution. Individuals contribute fun

### What is a brokerage account? Brokerage account is synonymous with investment account. Once money has been deposited into a brokerage account, it can be used to purchase stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, among other investments. An online broker m