Be an Anglophile and adopt this British investing approach to ease young investors into stocks.
Kathy Kristof invests her real money to help you be a better investor. Her latest buys protect her portfolio from rising prices.
Facing big challenges and limited resources, the SEC struggles to keep the markets safe for investors.
In an interview with Kiplinger editors, Uncle Sam’s top securities cop discusses what her agency is doing -- or would like to do -- about money-market funds, mutual fund fees, high frequency trading and other issues.
Jim Stack thinks the three-year-old market advance will continue for quite some time. Here's why.
Rising prices aren't on the horizon, but these hedges will protect you against inflation in the long run.
High correlation across asset classes is the norm today. But in the long-run, diversification will still be the key to a winning portfolio.
Here are four tips for earning a decent return even if stocks stay in a funk for years.
U.S. stocks should beat bonds and foreign stocks, but intense volatility will continue.
Keep an eye on these benchmarks to gauge where the market is headed next.
One of these funds deserves another chance, but the other three have got to go.
For the year ahead, we like these large, high-quality companies that pay dividends.
Believing in the illusion of control, or the ability to forecast the future, can cause overconfidence in investors and harm to your portfolio.
They don’t necessarily guarantee higher share prices for investors.
Especially for investors under the age of 50, stocks must still be the foundation for every long-term investment strategy.
The best stock-buying strategy is to find great companies to buy and hold.
There are a lot of traditional benchmarks to gauge the economy. This list does not include them.
Don't panic in volatile markets. Continue your long-term investing strategy, and maintain a diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds.
Many investors chase hot trends, but bargain hunters seek established companies with shares that are easier to value and sell on discount.
In times of panic, shrewd investors may find an opportunity to buy stocks on sale.
Stocks are the ideal investment vehicle to ride out higher inflation and interest rates.
These four moves will put your finances in better shape, too.
Here's what you should know to protect your portfolio, no matter how the politicians handle the U.S. debt debate.
Is America toast? Maybe not, but the middle class will likely spend some hard time in the toaster oven.
Perma-bears may be occasionally accurate, but don't let their negativity sour your investment plans indefinitely.
We answer seven questions on the minds of many investors to help you protect your portfolio through these disastrous events.
The two-year-old bull market has been unusually strong. And it's nowhere near out of gas, says InvesTech's Jim Stack.
This well-known bear warns us about the country's heavy debt burden, rising interest rates, surging oil prices and more problems brewing.
Even if the markets stumble, you can keep your portfolio steady with these smart investing strategies.
Keep charging ahead with the bull by investing in stocks of large, blue-chip companies.
The European financial crisis is likely to cause some countries to default on their debt.
Looking ahead, we think the stock market could return 7% to 10% over the next 12 months.
Use the right tools to diversify and you can even out the ups and downs of your portfolio.
Despite tepid economic growth, U.S. stocks should produce respectable gains in the coming year.
A fund manager who learned from one of the greats says investors should make the most of "maximum pessimism."
Don't sweat all the talk of gloom and doom; history proves that, in the long run, it doesn't pay to be a pessimist.
Don't sweat all the talk of gloom and doom; history proves that, in the long run, it doesn't pay to be a pessimist.
Investment adviser Jim Stack’s recent calls have been on the money. Here’s why he thinks stocks will continue to rise.
Investors torn between wanting safety and craving yield have created a market filled with wonderful opportunities both to own stocks and sell them short.
After declining for decades, clothing prices are headed higher.