Investments

Reality-Check Investing

Reality-Check Investing

Michelle Singletary | January 06, 2012

WASHINGTON -- I often hear people say they can't stomach investing anymore. And I understand.  They're scared about losing their money....

Ask Liz: I have over $100,000 to Invest, Any Suggestions?

Ask Liz: I have over $100,000 to Invest, Any Suggestions?

Liz Weston | January 03, 2012

Dear Liz: I have over $100,000 to invest, any suggestions? A quick and simple answer is fine. Answer: Your question doesn't have a quick and...

Finding Your Lost Money

Finding Your Lost Money

Jason Alderman | December 30, 2011

You may not know it, but millions of Americans are owed money from long-forgotten government payments, stock sales, bank accounts and other lost...

A Sting In GAO Report on 401(k)s

A Sting In GAO Report on 401(k)s

Michelle Singletary | March 07, 2011

WASHINGTON -- A new report from the Government Accountability Office warns employees to watch out for biased investment guidance from the financial...

Is the Stock Market Just a Big Gamble?

Is the Stock Market Just a Big Gamble?

Liz Weston | March 07, 2011

Dear Liz: I've asked a fee-only advisor, a fee-based advisor and a full-service broker about investing in stocks, and their response is always...

Studied to Death -- And More

Studied to Death -- And More

Studied to Death -- And More | January 27, 2011

WASHINGTON -- When the Government Accountability Office and the Securities and Exchange Commission issued reports on the professionals who help...

Saving & Investing, This Senior NCO is Care Free

Saving & Investing, This Senior NCO is Care Free

Courtesy of Military Saves | January 26, 2011

Like a typical fledgling, I started down the track of financial indebtedness. Nineteen years old and nothing to lose. Credit - who needs...

Should I Pay off My Mortgage with an Inheritance?

Should I Pay off My Mortgage with an Inheritance?

Liz Weston | December 29, 2010

Dear Liz: I'm writing to get some help on what to do with $300,000 that I have recently inherited. My husband and I are in our early 50s. We...

Should I Short Sell?

Should I Short Sell?

Liz Pulliam Weston | November 10, 2010

Dear Liz: In 2005, I purchased a town home for my children, and they have since vacated the property. The town house is now worth 60% of what...

Becoming a Millionaire Starts with a Plan

Becoming a Millionaire Starts with a Plan

USAA | September 29, 2010

We've all read those cautionary tales about lucky people who were catapulted to the millionaire's circle by way of lottery winnings, game shows...