If the IRS finds errors, it will cost you. Find out how to fix them, and how to prevent them in the first place.

You might be ready to put the stress of tax preparation behind you until next season, but ignoring your personal tax situation for 11 months of the year is what got you into this mess. Find out how some simple organization and planning techniques can make next year's tax preparation a low-stress task.

A post-graduate degree could be well worth the extra time and expense.

In an increasingly globalized economy, the significance of the foreign exchange marketplace cannot be underestimated.

Despite its historic and symbolic appeal, this metal is simply a commodity. Here we explore its meaning as an investment.

In this tutorial we introduce key financial concepts that are appropriate for young children, including tips for getting kids to think about and understand the topics.

Mutual fund ratings can help investors, but they have their drawbacks as well.

There are a lot of similarities between golf and investing. Find out how to keep your game out of the rough.

The CMT certification involves three tough exams. Find out what you need to do in order to pass.

The choice between a larger or smaller company may be decided by an advisor's experience or temperament. Find out the best size for you.

Score big by taking Tiger Woods' approach to golf and applying it to your portfolio.

In its simplest form, asset/liability management entails managing assets and cash inflows to satisfy various obligations; however, it's rarely that simple.

Regulators, sales people and clients all look to communications professionals to help them navigate the markets.

Modern portfolio theory and behavioral finance represent differing schools of thought that attempt to explain investor behavior. Perhaps the easiest way to think about their arguments and positions is to think of modern portfolio theory as how the financial markets would work in the ideal world, and ...

Successful trading involves more than reading a few articles or books: you should plan on devoting a substantial amount of time and effort before ever placing a trade in a live market.

Generation X and Generation Y still have many lessons to learn from their elders, including how to make the most of retirement in the 21st century. Find out what retirement trends baby boomers are setting for younger generations.

To become a registered investment advisor requires specific licensing, qualifications and regulations, but the greater freedom may be worth it.

Identity thieves love tax season. In 2012, there were 13 million victims of identity theft. As easy as it is for thieves to steal your information, there are also simple measures you can take to keep your personal information secure. Find out the proactive steps you can take to ensure thieves don't steal ...

The most common types of price to earnings ratios are forward P/E and trailing P/E. Find out how they differ and the advantages and drawbacks of each.

The underlying concept of mixed funds is very appealing. Discover if you're better off with professional management or creating a mixed fund of your own.

Our retirement goals have not changed. We still want enough money to not have to worry about it. How we go about getting there, however, has been changed dramatically.

It’s tough to boast that there are more female CEOs than ever before when they make up only 4.2% of the total.

It only takes a little legwork to land a prestigious career while you're still in college.

This year, find out how to stretch your tax refund further to strengthen your future.

Discover what you need to become a stockbroker and the variety of opportunities that are now available to you.

Clients love planners who sell securities, but a securities license takes a lot of work. Learn if the stress and study are worth it.

Companies are in need of strategic candidates, not walking resumes. Find out how to set yourself apart from the pack and land the business career you've always wanted.

With approximately 12 million Americans out of a job right now, many people are spending significant dollars to be noticed by potential employers. Fortunately, some of these job-search costs are deductible at tax time. Learn the details of what job-hunt expenses qualify for deductions and how much you ...

The current state of online gambling in the U.S. makes Zynga’s move into the market a very risky one.

While investors shouldn’t feel compelled to change their portfolios radically overnight in reaction to the market's daily moves, small adjustments in the face of a bull or bear market could be a prudent move.

Discover how to trade the NFP report without getting knocked out by the irrational volatility it can create.

The government is considering letting the IRS do your taxes for you. While this may sound great, there are plenty of reasons why you may not want to trust the IRS to calculate your tax return. And while you could stand to lose out on a few bucks, companies like Turbo Tax are and H&R Block are fighting ...

According to the World Trade Organization, world merchandise trade value grew by 20% in 2011, to $16.7 trillion.

If you report a tax evader to the IRS, you could be eligible for a reward.

Whether it's learning how to ladder bonds or finding alternatives, investors seeking better returns need to be more active.

The prestigious CIPM designation can give you an edge in the finance world. Here's what you need in order to get it.

Hetty Green was the richest woman of her time and possibly the first value investor, yet she's not remembered kindly.

Irrespective of age, sex and other such factors, no normal investor wants an unsuitable investment. How much people really understand about their investments depends on various factors, including how much money they have invested and for how long, how much they were informed about their investments and ...

Looking forward into April, traders should watch for potential profit taking in the U.S. after its run-up and a potential bottom for the euro, after the aftermath of the Cyprus decision to tax all depositors has worn off. U.S.

ETFs can be a good alternative to traditional retirement fund options because of their low cost, superior performance and liquidity.

The desperate search for revenue by the U.S. government means one of the key deductions that may be up for either reduction or elimination is for charitable giving.

For investors, the surge in new REIT activity is providing some pretty interesting dividend opportunities.

These little-known tax deductions can lead you to finding your own unique expenses that you didn't know you could claim.

Teaching your daughter about money may be a gift you can give that can last for a lifetime.

Mega-sized endowments, pension funds and hedge funds have the ability to move the markets and change investing trends.

States will now be allowed to collect sales taxes on purchases made from Internet-based retailers even if the retailer has no physical presence in that state.

These versatile instruments have become popular with investors in higher tax brackets and fill a specific niche in the wide selection of fixed-income offerings.