Articles & Commentaries

Concerned About This Wild Market?
As of right now (October 29, 2008) the Dow Jones Industrial Average is down about 30 percent for 2008.

There's Nothing Like a Down Market to Test Your Investment Strategy
When market volatility yields a rash of selling, the media works hard to fan the flames of investor panic. The resulting barrage of scary sounding terms like "correction", "crash" and "bear market" is enough to make even seasoned investors concerned.

Tax-Advantaged Investment Strategies
How many days will you work this year just to pay the government?
Before you comtemplate the answer to this question, ask yourself if you've taken the proper measures to reduce your tax bill.

Women & Investing
Do women really have unique investing needs? Simply, the answer is yes. When it comes to personal finance and managing investments, there are distinct differences between men and women.

Raising a Family
When you're raising a family, investing becomes more important than ever. You may need to prepare for future expenses such as higher education, and you may need safeguards to help protect your child's future if something should happen to you.

Is Your Retirement Plan on Track?
Do you know how much you can expect from Social Security in retirement -- or from any pension plan you have? How much do you need to save to cover the shortfall in your desired retirement income, and where should you put your savings? And are your retirement investments adequately diversified?

Financial Interpretation Can Be Confusing
Interpreting financial information can be difficult and often confusing. Someone on TV or in print suggests gold is a good buy and someone else says it is not. Talk show guests offer a stock pick they believe in while another analyst pans the same stock.

Ten Ways to Prepare for Retirement
Top 10 Ways to Beat the Clock and Prepare for Retirement.