Investments

A look ahead at how markets may respond to new tariffs and trade wars.

Changing your investments can be a great idea, as long as you’re doing it for the right reasons.

Sudden market drops point up the value of long-term investing horizons and diversification.

The market clearly has not liked the uncertainty around tariffs recently. Does that mean bigger problems ahead for investors?

The order of investment returns each year can actually be more important than the returns themselves.

Employer stock plans can help your financial big picture; you just need to understand them and figure out how they work.

Both offer some attractive features in terms of security and growth, which can appeal to risk-averse investors. But there are important differences too.

A consistent, diversified investment strategy over time can help you reach your financial goals.

You need to appreciate the many financial and technological risks and proceed with much caution.

REITs can potentially help diversify your portfolio, but they also come with risks.

The investment strategy you select for your 529 college savings plan will impact your potential return and risk.

Understand the level of risk you are personally willing to accept before committing money to investments.

Despite inflation and monetary policy headwinds, 2024 topped consensus expectations. But as we enter 2025, several questions remain.

Protect your portfolio against a market downturn with diversification, asset allocation, or an annuity.

Lower interest rates make it cheaper to take out loans, but also reduce earnings for savers.

Worried about what's to come after the heated contest? Here are three charts that may provide some investment perspective.

Yes, it can enhance financial planning, but human financial professionals offer the empathy, experience, and insight needed to handle life goals.

VUL insurance policies can offer flexibility, but it's important to understand the risks and commitments.