Paper trading apps are booming with Gen Z, but critics warn they fuel risky options bets and false confidence.

Stock-market simulators let people learn and experiment, as well as try out risky bets.

Options trading has become more accessible, but choosing the right platform still matters. Fees, contract pricing, research tools and execution quality can significantly affect results -- ...

Alice Hoekstra is a former Content Strategist for Motley Fool Money, where she worked full-time for almost five years. Alice worked on content across a wide range of financial topics, including credit ...