There's nothing quite like getting money for free. This company gets plenty and makes sure investors take home more than their fair share.

This dominant market leader can barely keep up with the rapid increase in demand for its services. The best part for investors: The company makes three times its closest competitor for the exact same services. This advantage bodes well for its business -- and stock price.

In the quest for emerging markets with long-term potential, the BRIC powerhouses of Brazil, Russia, India and China almost always take center stage. Rarely do you see much ink devoted to this up-and-coming country.

These high-quality companies missed the 2009 rally. Smart investors can pick them up for a bargain.

How many times have you heard someone say something like: "I wish I bought Wal-Mart or Microsoft 20 years ago"? It's easy to share that sentiment, but it's far more productive to spot future bellwethers when they're still in their early growth stages.

Ever dream of hitting the lottery? In 1957, Bill and Dr. Carol Angle did much better than that. They happened on a young man teaching a class simply named "Investing Principles" that would change their lives forever.

Since 2003, our annual Top 10 picks have given readers a compounded return of +96% through 2009 -- more than double that of the S&P 500. Here's a sneak preview of one of 2010 picks that's set to soar...

Funds that hold these securities aren't just immune to rate hikes -- they actually benefit from them. So, if the combination of safety, liquidity and high yields sounds intriguing, then keep on reading.

After a lull in the exchange-traded fund universe, there has been a flurry of new launches in the past few months. But there's one fund in particular I think should be near the top of your watch list in the new year.

Well friends, it's that time of year again -- time to close the books on 2009 and map out an investment strategy for the year ahead. After weeks of research and collaborative discussion, I'm going to share with you one of my predictions for 2010.