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.

Alternative Investments for a Smoother Ride

Assets that are neither stocks nor bonds may dampen volatility in your portfolio, but they do come with their own risks.

Global Stocks Look Cheap But Risky

Europe controls the fate of international markets in 2012.

8 Stocks to Cash In on Europe's Woes

The countries may be troubled, but many companies based in the European Union are in better shape.

Why Knight Kiplinger Is Sticking With Stocks

Especially for investors under the age of 50, stocks must still be the foundation for every long-term investment strategy.

How to Be a Better Fund Investor

Understand the fund-investing fundamentals of how to buy and when to sell.

Mixed Results for the Kiplinger 25

Here's how our favorite no-load funds have performed through the recent market rout.

How Foreign Funds in the Kiplinger 25 Are Faring

With foreign stock markets in turmoil, the international picks among our favorite funds have fallen further than their domestic brethren.

Emerging Markets on the Cheap

Vanguard MSCI Emerging Markets ETF carries a super-low expense ratio.

Goldberg's Picks for Low-Risk Stock Funds: First Eagle Global

The last of Steve's five favorite low-risk stock funds: This fund scours the globe for bargains with a patient, contrarian approach.

5 Foreign Funds for Income

Take the yield, but leave the stock-picking to the professionals with these funds.

2011 Mutual Fund Rankings

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

Royce European Smaller Companies Fund Managers Scoop Up Bargain Stocks

The European debt crisis has driven down share prices, creating buying opportunities for these value hunters.

One-Stop Global Funds

Most of these funds that invest in stocks and bonds from all over the worlds come with a sales charge. Here are some options to avoid that extra cost.

Cambiar Aggressive Value: A Small Fund with Big Gains

This so-called large-company value fund scores with a concentrated global strategy.

2010's Most Disappointing Funds

Muhlenkamp offers a reminder of how hard it is to marry big-picture calls with strong stock selection.

3 Great Global Funds

Invest around the world with these top no-load stock funds.

Best of Everything 2010: Best Investments

Old Mutual Fund Stars Can Still Shine

Consider buying once-great funds if they can pass two important tests.

12 Latin Investments to Spice Up Your Portfolio

Despite the risks lurking in this part of the world, Latin America offers excellent prospects for investors.

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.

BlackRock Funds Worth a Look

You might consider these pricey funds if you invest through an adviser who waives the extra fees.

Great Deals in Banking and Investing Right Now

Save money as you make more of it.

How the U.S. Recovery Hangs on
Europe's Debt Woes

A deal to bolster Greece will help, but the world isn’t out of the woods yet.

A Great Foreign Fund

Harbor International boasts impressive long-term performance -- and a low expense ratio.

How to Navigate Our Fund Tables