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When the economy blows up, these funds offer some protection from major losses.

Find out why businesses choose this type of financing and what effect this has on investors.

The SEC has continued to make the market a safer place and to learn from and adapt to new scandals and crises.

If you are part of 13.5 million Americans who are saddled with holiday debt, it's time to enact a plan for paying off your credit cards quickly and efficiently.

2010 was another tough year for banks. Find out the biggest mistakes these financial giants made in the past year.

Learn the strengths and weaknesses of passive and active management when trying to uncover the overall market's worth.

A rich offering of attractive alternatives have the open-ended mutual fund facing obsolescence.

These investments offer more precise bets on the market, reduced fees and greater diversification to investors.

Find out what the Oracle of Omaha bought over the past year, and how those investments are doing so far.

Thinking about relying on analyst recommendations for your next trade? We'll show you what to watch out for.

For individual or retail investors looking to gain exposure to hot commodity trends, the foreign exchange markets provide the answer.

Low risk investments only offer low rewards. Investors may find it advantageous to put at least some money back into the stock market.

One of the most serious problems facing the general investing public is that that they fail to learn enough about investments until/unless they go wrong.

Deciding whether it's possible to attain above-average returns requires an understanding of EMH.

Certificates of deposit promise stable income in any market, but do they deliver?

Learn about the vulture funds that prey on the market's weakest companies by investing in distressed debt.

Find out how it provides futures and commodity option strategists with more bang for their margin buck!

Learn how to maximize your investment returns with this tax-minimization strategy.

Return on invested capital is a great way to measure the true value produced by a company. Learn to use the ROIC metric and increase your chances of finding successful investments.

Being aware of other markets and other trading methods can help traders fine tune methods, save costs and add profits.

These companies and investments made huge gains in 2010 - did you get in while the getting was good?

Recessions and depleted Social Security funds could derail your post-work plans. Find out how to stay on track.

Don't let this valuable piece of mail end up in your trash can. Here are five things you need to know.

Like every year, 2010 had some real doozies when it came to questionable financial decisions.

Here's a look at five Chinese companies, what they do and how they compare to the American companies they are modeled after.

Make sure you buy in low to ride this phenomenon for all it's worth.

There are plenty of ways to end up with a bad mortgage. The risks of these five should make every homebuyer think twice before signing.

Find out what our readers wanted to know most about this year – and why.

The market has nearly doubled from 2009 lows. We'll look at whether or not it has overshot the actual level of economic recovery since then.

At one-10th the size of regular FX contracts, the E-micros offer traders the opportunity to trade the forex in a regulated marketplace with reduced risks.

These cities were hit hard by speculative fever, but given their favorable locations they are poised to rebound.

Do you have a capital loss that could be booked and used to offset future tax liabilities? If so, it may be time to sell.

This market can be treacherous for unprepared investors. Find out how to avoid the mistakes that keep FX traders from succeeding.

Volatility has scared a lot of people out of the financial markets, but is doing nothing with your money really the best approach?

Investors don't have to stick to stocks and bonds to beat the market.

Learn these basic terms to breakdown this seemingly complex investment area.

Economic austerity measures have produced some riots in the hardest-hit countries, but do these protestors’ bold tactics actually get them anywhere?

You have better odds of being bitten by a poisonous snake, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t play.

Amid all of the Wall Street confusion this past year, at least commodities traders had something to celebrate.

Many investors overpay to play the market. Learn ways to make your investment strategies cost less.

The pros and cons of corporate stock options have been debated since the incentive was created. Learn more about stock option basics and the cost of stock options.

Relationships between currencies and commodities exist throughout the financial markets. Find out how to trade these trends.

While gold grabs the headlines, there are other commodity investments that aren't getting quite as much attention.

Use this method to choose which project or investment is right for you.

We look at the history of Asia's financial development and how investors can get involved in these growing markets.

In light of speculation that the euro is in trouble, we look at currencies that were once widely used but are now defunct.

These CEOs usually keep a low profile, but they are partially in control of unbelievable assets and hundreds of thousands of staff.

The forex market is not the only way for investors and traders to participate in foreign exchange.

Many workers are largely unaware of the various fees that their plans charge them, or what the fees are for.

Feel like the government always has its hand in your pocket? Learn the theory behind how it decides how much to take.

Several factors affect the taxable interest that must be reported. Learn more here.

Learn strategies for investing in this price-weighted index and how to interpret its movements.

Since the early 1900s, the Federal Trade Commission has been working to protect U.S. citizens from corporations.

We look at festive products and the firms that are likely to benefit as shopping sentiment turns more cheerful this holiday season.

Once a lesson in national renewal, Ireland is learning that success can be fleeting. Learn the story behind Ireland's crumbling economy.

The recession has meant a drop in attendance for many franchises, which has resulted in teams creating unusual promotions to sell more seats.

Santa is going to be shoveling a lot of coal for the financial world this year.

You've worked hard to secure enough to retire, so make sure you keep it safe.

Although Thanksgiving festivities made last week a short business week, it wasn't short on new developments for the markets and economy.

The P/E ratio is one of the most popular stock market ratios, but it has some serious flaws that investors should know about.

We decode the meaning of the many letters that can follow the names of financial professionals.

The mortgage crisis can still be felt all over the economy - and it is leading to some nasty side effects that will linger for some time.

Find out how to tell a truly undervalued stock from one that has been legitimately beaten down.

Potash has been in the news a lot recently, but why is it so important?

Throughout history, gold has held its value against paper currencies. Learn how it can help offset market risks.

On this anniversary week of John F. Kennedy's death, we look at other monumental moments that shaped our current economy.

CAPM helps you determine what return you deserve for putting your money at risk.

Investors tend to be adventurous in situations where they feel protected, but risk compensation theory suggests this may backfire.

Find out how the fall of mortgage-backed securities has changed the financial landscape.

Excel is a useful tool to assist with investment organization and evaluation. Find out how to use it.

These funds may look appealing. Find out whether they can really live up to all of their promises.

There is no shortage of foreclosure properties. Find out how you can buy one for yourself.

The obese, smokers and gamblers get a bad rap for burdening society. But could these groups really be stimulating the economy?

Here are some options to get you started in real estate for a fraction of what it would cost to buy an actual property.

This type of trader makes many trades per day to "scalp" a small profit from each trade. Find out how it works.

Investing has ways to successfully accommodate a variety of personalities. Learn how to align your trading with your traits.

Unfortunately, this business tends to focus on sales rather than customer service.

This week in the financial news: new video game sales records are being broken, while China can't seem to get along with its peers.

The entire study of statistics originated from Gauss and allowed us to understand markets, prices and probabilities, among other applications.

Find out about the nuts and bolts, pros and cons of investing in bonds.

How do companies manage to pay such low taxes? Just look at Google's 2.4% tax rate.

Apart from the headlines about jobs, this recession is doing damage in other areas that goes unnoticed.

International investors need to be aware of the staggering correlation between tax rates and economic performance.

Are you risk averse or are you a risk taker? Do you repeat mistakes or do you learn from them? Learn how your investments reflect your personality.

Get into ETFs and enjoy the benefits of a mutual fund with the flexibility of a stock.

Here are some hot investing ideas a bit off the beaten paths.

Learn how put options can act as insurance for volatile stocks in your portfolio.

ETFs have some significant advantages that investors should not ignore.

While the recession was a terrible event for many, some savvy parties managed to make it work for them.

The recent economic downturn and mortgage crisis have put many real estate values in the basement. Find out about the unbelievable property prices that are popping up around the U.S.

The rise and fall of the stock market makes many investors unsure of when to sell their shares. Learn the key factors to consider before liquidating your portfolio.

Learn about some of the creepiest cases of fraud and the characters behind them.

The president's political party is correlated to market performance. Find out which party tends to outperform.

There are quite a few ways to play gold using only ETFs, and here are some of the more popular ones.

This Halloween, we'll take a look back in the year at the events that truly scared us.

Find out what type of international fund might suit your needs, in order to gain exposure to foreign markets.

Get to know a little bit about the institutions whose actions help to guide free markets.