Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance.

At first blush, investing may seem inaccessible and confusing — especially for beginners. But it’s a fairly simple concept. Here’s the gist: Investors (like you) buy a piece of a company or lend money ...

Starting your investing journey can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Today’s best online brokers for beginners are designed to simplify the process from opening your first account to ...