The “fiscal cliff” deadline came and went without even a bearish whimper from the stock market. Now, the so-called “budget sequester” — a set of laws that limit federal spending… Read More

The stock market has experienced the perfect storm of bullishness in 2013.#-ad_banner-# The Dow Jones Industrial Average is making new all-time highs, surging more than 9% within the first three months of the year. Meanwhile, the broad… Read More

Traders use momentum indicators like moving average convergence/divergence (MACD) to confirm price trends. If both prices and momentum are rising, then they expect momentum to keep pushing prices higher. When momentum slows, they watch for a reversal in… Read More

As the stock market plunged in 2008 (for the second time in less than a decade), many people concluded the world of investing was just too risky. Yet since the market… Read More

True confessions: I’ve been known to engage in chart chasing. “Chart chasing” is a nickname coined by StreetAuthority co-founder Paul Tracy to describe the practice of running to the nearest digital device to pull up a price chart whenever someone mentions a… Read More

Worry-free finances = a happy, productive retirement, right?#-ad_banner-# Well, that goal is easier to accomplish than you think. It only takes a little sacrifice… and as much planning as you can muster. I’m going to tell you about five tips that should make your golden years that much more golden. Read More

PIMCO CEO and all-round market egghead Mohamed El-Erian coined the term “the new normal” during the financial crisis of 2008. El-Erian’s new normal is defined by slow economic growth, persistent… Read More

Editor’s note: Each week, one of our investing experts answers a reader’s question in a Q&A column at our sister site, InvestingAnswers.com. It’s all part of our mission to help consumers build and protect their wealth through education. This week’s question… Read More

The market has been on fire lately. The S&P 500 is up more than 6% so far this year and almost 20% off last June’s lows as it approaches record highs. Inflows into… Read More

Employer-sponsored 401(k) retirement accounts have become the primary retirement plans for the majority of investors. They are easy, effective and automatic-saving tools. Not to mention, many employers offer matching contributions, creating a powerful strategy to build retirement wealth. On the other hand, self-directed investors… Read More