Carolyn Bigda

Investors have a love-hate relationship with low-priced stocks.

There’s no question that exchange-traded funds are becoming a big part of the investor’s toolkit.

Consider adding these big payers, all owned by Berkshire Hathaway, to your portfolio.

Even the Oracle of Omaha has his share of misses.

Berkshire Hathaway’s recent results stink, but you can still learn some lessons from the Oracle’s stock purchases.

As deductibles rise, insurers are offering policies to cover out-of-pocket costs.

The dividend yield of the U.S.

Despite political posturing over high drug prices, the sector’s prospects remain bright, thanks to a steady stream of new products.

Developing markets have performed poorly in recent years, but if you pick the right countries, you can make money. Plus: How to play frontier markets.

Once the Federal Reserve finally starts raising interest rates, this is one group that should benefit.

It's been a wild ride for energy investors.

Disappointing iPhone sales and China’s slowdown, plus Apple’s sheer size, suggest that investors need to temper expectations.

While you wait—and wait—for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates, you can collect generous checks by investing in dividend stocks.

Chasing yield? Check out these stock, bond and real estate offerings from the fund giant.

It used to be easy to earn generous income safely from your investments: Buy Treasury bonds or certificates of deposit and watch the cash roll in.

Our picks offer attractive yields and the potential for appreciation. We also suggest a European dividend ETF.

Will you have to pay someone to hold your cash? Probably not.

It's no secret that dividend-paying stocks often come out ahead during a market sell-off.

But raises aren’t widespread yet. Neither is inflation.

From safe, high-paying bank accounts to risky mortgage securities, we offer ideas for boosting your income.

Look to high-yield checking accounts and five-year CDs for better returns from banks and credit unions.

Master limited partnerships can turn their tax advantages into big yields for you.

These odd stock-bond hybrids can deliver big returns. Consider buying them through an ETF to help spread the risk.

We found two bond funds and two individual bonds that should appeal to income investors.

Tax perks can enhance the value of muni returns even more, especially for residents of high-tax states.

Mortgage REITs don't actually hold property—they finance real estate. But beware: They're very sensitive to changes in interest rates.

We found three offerings from Pimco and one from Nuveen for those willing to take on considerable risk.