The 2012 Kiplinger 25: The Best No-Load Mutual Funds to Meet Your Goals

This year’s picks for the Kiplinger 25 include new ways to generate income.

Bond Funds That Put Cash in Your Pocket

We identify funds and ETFs that deliver the best yields without taking big chances.

Are Hedge Funds Right for You?

They generate a lot of headlines but not great returns. Here’s how to get the best of what they offer and pay a lot less.

2011 Mutual Fund Rankings

We list which funds have performed best and which are worth owning now.

Where to Invest for the Rest of 2011

Take advantage of these opportunities now.

Kiplinger 25: Our Favorite No-Load Mutual Funds for 2011

Four new funds join this year's list of our top choices.

Buy Commodity Stocks

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

5 Strategies to Lower Risk

Use the right tools to diversify and you can even out the ups and downs of your portfolio.

How to Invest in Silver

Silver's dizzying ascent isn't over. But you're better off investing in a basket of commodities.

Our No-Stock Investment Portfolio

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

How to Navigate the Stock Fund Tables

Below is a guide for reading the mutual fund tables in the September 2010 issue of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine.

2010 Mutual Fund Rankings

The one-year returns are solid, but few investors seem to be cheering. We tell you which leaders -- in 11 fund categories -- are most likely to continue to excel.

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.

Stronger Dollar Here to Stay

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

Portfolios That Fit Your Needs

Tailor your investing plan to match your goals, time frame and appetite for risk.

April's Price Drop Doesn't Equal Deflation

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

Bet on Clean Energy

Consider these natural-gas stocks for the long term.

It’s Not Just Gold That Glitters

New exchange-traded funds let you bet on platinum and palladium, too. And don’t forget silver.

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.

How to Navigate Our Fund Tables

ETFs for a Falling Dollar

Exchange-traded funds that invest in foreign currencies, commodities and overseas stocks can help protect your portfolio when greenback falls again.

The Secret of Pimco Commodity's Success

Investing in Treasury inflation-protected securities has paid off for this member of the Kiplinger 25.