Choosing Between Look-Alike ETFs and Mutual Funds

Consider how you trade and the type of account you plan to use, among other factors.

MOVING? DON'T OVERLOOK STATE TAXES

The amount you’ ll pay will vary dramatically depending on where you live.

HOW TO TRIM YOUR TAX BILL

Life milestones, such as getting married, having kids and retiring, are usually taxable events. See how to minimize any tax bite-and maximize your refund.

Juicy Cash Ideas to Consider Now

In the final week of 2022, the Federal Farm Credit Banks, an agency with an implied Treasury guarantee, sold one-year bonds with an interest rate of 4.75%.

Buy Food Stocks? We All Gotta Eat

In a terrible time for most stocks, a few sectors have done awfully well.

Is the Walk Down Wall Street Still Random?

The author of an investing classic says yes and remains a champion of index investing.

Energy Stocks Should Pump Out More Gains

Returns could cool after two red-hot years, but the sector remains strong.

INVESTING 2023 FUND MUTUAL GUIDE

TOP FUNDS IN 11 CATEGORIES. IN A YEAR WHEN EVERY CATEGORY FINISHED IN THE RED, FUND INVESTORS HAD TO BE CHOOSY TO FIND WINNERS. LARGE MIDSIZE AND SHALL COMPANY STOCK FUNDS, FOREIGN STOCK FUNDS HYBRID FUNDS SECTOR FUNDS AND MORE

GENERAL ELECTRIC REINVENTS ITSELF

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MARKETS AND YOUR MONEY.

DON'T FORFEIT YOUR FSA MONEY

Still have money to spend from your 2022 health care flexible spending account? Here are some ideas to use it up.

REGULATORS FOCUS ON NEW TYPES OF FRAUD

Seniors are among the most vulnerable victims of online scams.

TOPIC A: THE NEW RULES OF RETIREMENT

SECURE Act 2.0 gives retirees more time for their nest egg to grow and helps workers save more.

JOB HUNTERS HAVE A NEW NEGOTIATING TOOL

More employers will be required to disclose salary ranges in job postings.

CRYPTO LOSES ITS COOL

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MARKETS AND YOUR MONEY.

Planting the Seeds of a New Life

This sustainable farm helps women adapt to a world outside of prison.

HEALTH CARE BARGAINS ABROAD

If you can't afford a medical procedure here, investigate options overseas.

Is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Right for You?

With fixed rates rising, ARMs offer lower monthly payments for the initial term. But know the risks.

Breeze Through a Fund Prospectus

Use our guide to focus on what's important to make this task less daunting.

RESHOPPING AUTO INSURANCE IN A HIGH-INFLATION WORLD

Premiums are on the rise, but it's a good time to find deals on policies.

Fixing Your Fixed-Income Portfolio

After a brutal year for bonds, prices are attractive and yields are high.

Stick With Dividend-Paying Stocks

STREET SMART - DIVIDEND STOCKS MAY NO LONGER PAY MORE THAN TREASURIES. BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN YOU SHOULD TRADE IN YOUR STOCKS FOR BONDS.

Follow the Money With These Funds

Firms with healthy cash flows are great choices in dicey markets.

Utility Stocks Are Losing Power

INCOME INVESTING - IF A RECESSION PRODUCES ANOTHER SHARP DOWNTURN IN 2023, UTILITIES ARE LIKELY TO SUFFER IN FULL.

THE RIGHT ROBO ADVISER FOR YOU

We guide you through a crowded field to find the best fit.

Don't Be the Victim of Cyber Fraud

LIVING IN RETIREMENT - PEOPLE AGE 50 AND OVER ARE TARGETED MORE FREQUENTLY THAN OTHER AGE GROUPS FOR INTERNET SCAMS.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR A REALLY LONG RETIREMENT

Longevity is the biggest financial risk for retirees. Take these steps well before you retire to grow and preserve your savings.

You can save more in 2023

Inflation has increased the cost of living. But it has also ratcheted up how much you can save in tax-advantaged accounts.

Your guide to open enrollment

Health care costs have continued to rise, but employers are enhancing benefits for 2023.

Don't Give Up on Developing Markets

Most investors today worry about inflation and the response to it from the Federal Reserve, but it's time for a longer view.

The Right Focus Helps This Fund

Health care services is a bright spot in a shaky sector.