Stocks & Bonds

Our picks focus on big companies that will benefit from stronger economic growth.

Set realistic, attainable goals, declare them publicly and develop a detailed action plan.

Bank of America's stock could reach $20 over the next year without breaking a sweat.

Bonds may not look appealing right now, but there are still compelling reasons to own them.

How to survive the hit to your wallet from gridlock in Washington.

2013 was a very good year for the stocks I recommended. Let's see how I can follow up.

Come out ahead (if you still can) and lose these laggards.

One market strategist with a superb record is still bullish but sees increasing danger signs.

The Panamanian company has grown impressively, but the stock is still attractively priced.

Floating-rate bond funds protect against rising interest rates. But they own low-quality debt, so choose wisely.

Municipal bonds remain one of the most attractive fixed-income sectors.

Put away your checkbook and donate appreciated securities instead.

Our stockless "Tofurky" portfolio cooked up pretty dry. Here's how we're tweaking the recipe for next year.

Five years into a powerful bull market, there seems to be little on the horizon to cheer up the bears.

Don’t give up on this bull market yet — it still has room to run, thanks to stronger economic and corporate underpinnings. Also key: improving sentiment ...

In a red-hot stock market, it’s hard to argue that much is cheap these days. That may drive some frustrated investors toward the nominally cheap -- stocks ...

Retirees, don't shy away from stocks. New research shows boosting stock allocation during retirement could be a smart move.

Just because shares trade for four figures doesn't mean they're pricey. Take Google and Priceline, for example.

Northeast Investors Trust’s father-son team adds stocks and, sometimes, leverage to the mix.

Despite a surprising (non)move by the Fed, rates are still heading up.

We choose the crème de la crème in stocks, credit cards, travel, retirement spots, cars and more.

We name a dozen attractive stocks in four key areas: shale, sea, service and sun.

After a couple of years of investing with an audience, I've gained more than $69,000, but am slightly lagging my benchmark.

These stocking stuffers are a smart investment for all the good little girls and boys on your shopping list.

The Kiplinger 25 fund has generated significant gains in 2013 but has lagged its rivals.

Adding stocks such as Visa and Nike reflects a trend toward companies capable of big dividend hikes.

These securities combine bond-like traits with some potential for stock market gains.

The valuations on some of these names are downright scary.

Historically, the stock market delivers stellar returns from November through April.

These stocks have suffered since going public, but their prospects are starting to look up.

What are markets learning from repeated showdowns over the budget and debt ceiling?

If you succumb to an unhealthy fear of stocks, you've committed one of our seven deadly sins of investing.

These firms are raising their dividends and buying back shares—and are attractively priced.

Good investors have a talent for focusing on the facts that matter most. Bad investors do not.

The long-lumbering tech giant may still have tough times ahead, but a change in management could be great for shareholders.

These beaten-down companies are worth a look

Avoiding these common missteps will put you on the path to higher returns.

There’s no reason to panic now, but if Uncle Sam defaults on his debts, all bets are off.

You’ve probably heard of the seven deadly sins. In traditional moral teachings, these transgressions -- wrath, greed, sloth, pride, lust, envy and gluttony ...

Here are four familiar steady Eddies and one risk-taker’s special paying more than 12%.

Many of these funds' shares are trading at prices below the per-share value of their underlying holdings.

Lately it's been hard to go wrong with dividend-paying stocks. Many companies are being generous with their payouts, and their stocks have generally performed ...

Investors are treating the maker of battery-operated cars like a dot-com. Ford and GM are better deals.

These companies have lagged during the market’s advance. Now it’s time for them to catch up.

When companies shed a unit, the offspring frequently do better than the parents.

As Yogi Berra once said: "You can see a lot just by looking." And nowhere is looking a more powerful tool than in retailing.

I still believe we will emerge from the slow growth in productivity. Nevertheless, it's crimping corporate profits.

Treasury inflation-protected securities will safeguard your buying power.