Our Practical Investor Fights Inflation with These 6 Investments

Kathy Kristof invests her real money to help you be a better investor. Her latest buys protect her portfolio from rising prices.

How to Protect Your Portfolio From Inflation

Many economists fear inflation will come roaring back soon. These strategies can shield your retirement income just in case.

7 Smart Investments in Consumer Staples

Cash in on companies that make stuff we buy in good times and bad.

Stock Markets Seem to Be in Lock Step

High correlation across asset classes is the norm today. But in the long-run, diversification will still be the key to a winning portfolio.

Where to Invest for the Rest of 2011

Take advantage of these opportunities now.

7 Stocks That Let You Sleep Tight

If you’re worried about a market meltdown, curl up with huge companies that generate steady profits.

Sell Commodities -- Even Now

Kathleen Gaffney, co-manager of Loomis Sayles Bond fund, predicts $90-a-barrel oil -- and a stronger dollar -- because of trouble in Europe.

3 Higher-Risk, Higher-Reward Ways to Earn Dividends

Get tasty yields from a smorgasbord of investments, from tankers to trusts.

Buy Commodity Stocks

Diversifying your portfolio with commodities is a smart move, but buying stocks that are tied to them may be better.

Eager World Awaits American Crop Bounty

Our No-Stock Investment Portfolio

For investors with no taste for common stocks, we’ve updated our investing recipe for Tofurky.

More Oil from Canada,
Less from Venezuela

Within five years, a new pipeline will make U.S. oil supplies more reliable.

Lighter Vehicles Spell Better Gas Mileage

Steel, aluminum and composite makers are vying to get more of their materials into cars and trucks.

Key Industrial Resources
Face a Tepid Recovery

Good old supply and demand are back in control of the prices of industrial metals, cement and lumber.

Where the Economy Is Headed

Stronger business spending and rising employment will help this recovery shake off worries about Europe.

Stronger Dollar Here to Stay

It’s the dollar by default -- a fact that will hurt the U.S. economy.

Investors, Ride Out This Market's Waves

Brace for more short-term pain en route to long-term gains, says one of Kiplinger's favorite gurus in an exclusive interview.

April's Price Drop Doesn't Equal Deflation

We see modest inflation this year — and next — as the economy recovers.

Iraq Oil Boom on the Horizon

Seven years after Saddam's fall, Iraq’s government is finally able to plan the development of new oil fields.

Diversify Even More

Successful investing depends on allocating a big chunk of your money to commodities and real estate securities, as well as to stocks and bonds, argues an asset-allocation guru.

The Case Against Commodities

Sold as a diversification tool, they failed badly last year -- and will fail to protect you again if the market turns south.

Lower Food Prices Hit Farmers, Help Grocers

Next year will tell a similar tale, though look for grocery store prices to edge up by year-end.

How to Buy Gold

This month Kim highlights how to buy gold, spot stimulus scans and protect your identity.