CATEGORIES
Categories
The Best List
WONDERING WHICH FUNDS ARE BEST TO SMOOTH OUT MARKET VOLATILITY AND FIGHT rising inflation, or which stocks to buy in an aging bull market? Looking for the credit card with the most-lucrative rewards or the cell-phone plan that offers the most bang for your buck? We’ve got you covered. Our staff compiled their top picks for stocks, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds for times like these; credit cards, banks, tax software and cell-phone plans for all types of users; tech that will protect you from identity thieves; and websites that will save you money on everything from prescription drugs to hotels.
Funding The Fight Against Alzheimer's
She donated $300,000 in her parents’ names for research into neurological diseases.
What To Do When Your Term Is Up
Many families are discovering that a 20-year term for a life insurance policy isn’t enough.
Disaster-Proof Your Vacation
Travel insurance can recover some costs when a natural disaster ruins your vacation.
Funds With Flexibility
Go-anywhere bond fund managers can pick and choose from a complete menu of income investments.
More Gains In Store For Homebuilders
The housing market reached a milestone in January that al-most no one noticed. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Composite, an index that tracks average home prices in 20 U.S. cities, finally rose above the record set in April 2006. Is it cause for celebration or trepidation?
33 Ways To Get Higher Yields
From super-safe money markets to adventurous MLPs and REITs, we found 33 ways to put more cash in your pocket.
Tips For Retirees Who Are Single
Of all the letters I have received as author of this column—and I am fortunate to get a ton of them—two of the most sobering came from a couple of readers who are single. “
Building Wealth With A Higher Purpose
This former monk found out the hard way that money is not the root of all evil.
Social Security: The Real Crisis
Misleading or incomplete information could cost you a small fortune in missed benefits. We’ll put you on the right path to maximize your income.
Renovations Done Right
How to remodel your home the way you want, on time and on budget.
Invest in Real Estate? It's Easy
These five real estate investment trusts offer above-average yields and potential for appreciation.
Best Of The Online Banks
These accounts offer low or no fees, generous yields and lots of customer-friendly features.
Trump Loves Junk Bonds
Stocks, not so much. As for Hillary Clinton, she has a big stake in a stock index fund. Both like cash.
Boycotts Don't Derail Most Stocks
If history is a guide, gun control advocates and opponents will cancel each other out.
Investors Get New Details On CEO Pay
Companies must disclose how much CEOs earn versus the rank and file.
The Risks Of Paying Peer To Peer
Finding a good hairstylist is hard, but finding a traveling hairstylist is even harder. As a splurge, I looked for someone who would come to my apartment to spend four or more hours braiding my hair. Thanks to social media, I succeeded.
Caring For the Caregiver
When you spend time, money and emotional capital providing care, you don’t have to go it alone.
When It's Time to Call In a Pro
Our guide will help you find the right adviser to get your financial life in order.
Best of the Online Brokers
Fidelity edges out Merrill Edge and Schwab for first place in our rankings of top discount brokerages.
How to surf the coming age wave
Choose investments that will thrive in the silver economy.
On Her Way to Becoming a Millionaire
After digging out of debt, Jaime Masters started a successful coaching and speaking business.
Worried About The Stock Market?
Our five strategies will help lock in gains and minimize losses.
Social Security: The Real Crisis
Misleading or incomplete information could cost you a small fortune in missed benefits. We’ll put you on the right path to maximize your income.
How To Hide Your Online Footprint
Check your internet provider’s privacy policy and look for encrypted sites.
The Joy Of Decluttering
Don’t let these common but misguided notions derail your goal to declutter and lighten up.
The Lure Of Virtual Reality
It lets you go places without leaving home. But you may not want to pay up for the privilege just yet.
What You Need to Know About Chip Cards
Their rollout has been slow, spotty and sometimes frustrating.
10 Ways To Make $1 Million
Our smart strategies will help you reach (or surpass) the seven-figure milestone.
Are You Covered For The Next Disaster?
Make sure you have the right insurance to protect you from nature’s wrath.