Think Facebook Execs Are Overpaid? Tough Noogies by M. Joy Hayes, Ph.D. Jun 18th 2013 5:00AM Facebook's 2013 proxy voting results suggest most outside shareholders are unhappy with its executive compensation system. Too bad. There's nothing they can do about it.
4 Stocks for Our Dads on Father's Day by The Motley Fool Jun 16th 2013 5:00AM In May, we presented our moms with stock picks they'd appreciate. Now, for Father's Day, we've had four of our writers pick out some stocks to perk up their dads' portfolios.
School Gives 16-Year-Olds $100,000 to Invest by CNNMoney Jun 13th 2013 1:27PM Lots of high schools have clubs that participate in stock market simulation games. The Greenhill School, a small private school in Dallas, is letting its club use real money.
It's Never a Good Time to Invest in the Stock Market by Chuck Saletta Jun 11th 2013 5:00AM Is it ever a good time to invest in stocks? Not really. Historically, there have always been good reasons to sit tight with your cash - but that doesn't mean you should.
The 12 Worst Mutual Funds Money Can Buy by Rich Smith Jun 6th 2013 3:21PM Two-thirds of large mutual funds can't even beat the S&P 500, which makes them bad buys for you. But NerdWallet has culled from that mass the 12 most abysmal performers.
Decoding the Alphabet Soup of Mutual Fund Share Classes by Dan Caplinger Jun 4th 2013 10:07AM Mutual funds are popular with investors, but how many of us really understand the alphabet soup of share classes? Here's what you need to know about each one, from A to Z.
Overconfidence Games: Beware of Advisers Who Are 100% Certain by Selena Maranjian May 30th 2013 2:44PM It's tempting to want a financial adviser who sounds sure of his advice. But a new study shows how being overconfident lets them get away more easily with being wrong.
Make Money Like Munger: 4 Tips from Buffett's Top Lieutenant by Chuck Saletta May 30th 2013 5:00AM Charlie Munger is Warren Buffett's second-in-command -- and a world-class investor in his own right. Here's some of his most pertinent wisdom for those who want to invest.
No, Moms Shouldn't Trade Stocks (But Neither Should Most of Us) by Rich Smith May 29th 2013 4:21PM Last week, billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones made a splash by saying that women shouldn't trade stocks. He's right -- but not for the reasons he thinks.
The Only 5 Things You Need to Know About Investing by Morgan Housel May 29th 2013 5:00AM Finance may seem intimidating, but there are really just a few core principles that explain most of what we need to know about investing. Here are five of them.
What Makes a Perfect Stock? by Dan Caplinger May 16th 2013 12:43PM Yet while few stocks have everything one might want in an investment, knowing the most desirable traits of great stocks can guide you in making choices for your own portfolio.
Investing, 'Mad Men' Style by Caroline Bennett May 15th 2013 5:00AM Here's a look at a few great investment opportunities that are holding strong long after their talks with Don Draper's fictional advertising agency.
Sometimes, It's Better Not to Check Your Stock Portfolio by Dan Caplinger May 14th 2013 5:00AM Technology has made it easier than ever to keep constant tabs on every detail of your investments. But do you really need to micromanage your portfolio all day, every day?
Don't Eat the Marshmallow! 4 Tips for Financial Self-Control by Michele Lerner May 8th 2013 12:28PM Professor Joachim de Posada, author of "Keep Your Eye on the Marshmallow," explains how to achieve financial success by focusing on long-term goals rather than quick rewards.
How Much Does Your Money Manager Cost You? by CNNMoney May 8th 2013 10:50AM Noted investing guru Charles Ellis talks about the challenges boomers face from high investment fees, low bond yields, uncertain stock returns, and dubious financial come-ons.
Are You Still Paying Too Much for Your Broker? by Rich Smith May 7th 2013 5:00AM The cost of investing has dropped precipitously in recent years, but you may be still paying too much to have your stock trades executed.
How to Handle the Dangers of DIY Investing by Dan Caplinger May 4th 2013 5:00AM Wall Street wants you to believe that you need professional help to manage your money, but most investors prefer to go it alone. And you, can, if you dodge these pitfalls.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Shares Personal Finance Regrets by Matt Brownell May 1st 2013 10:30AM The NBA's all-time leading scorer talks about how a shady investment adviser nearly swindled him. Here's how you can avoid a similar fate.
Don't Ignore the Dangerous Side of Dividend Stocks by Dan Caplinger May 1st 2013 5:00AM Conservative investors fleeing low-yield, fixed-income investments have flocked to dividend stocks. But they often ignore just how much more dangerous those stocks can be.
The Top 5 Reasons Americans Don't Invest Online by Rich Smith Apr 29th 2013 3:55PM People polled by NerdWallet offered all sorts of reasons they've avoided investing in stocks -- from fear to not knowing how to start. Here's why all their reasons are wrong.
Money Terms to Know: What Are Benchmarks? by Selena Maranjian Apr 25th 2013 10:00AM A benchmark is just a baseline for comparison, something to measure similar things against. But are you using benchmarks properly in your financial and non-financial life?
Money Terms to Know: Risk and Return by Selena Maranjian Apr 24th 2013 1:40PM We all know what financial risk is: the chance of losing your cash. And return is what you make on an investment. What many don't understand is the relationship between them.
You Won't Believe How Few People Know the Basics of Investing by Rich Smith Apr 22nd 2013 10:07AM Recently, the financial advice gurus at NerdWallet polled Americans to see what we know about basic investing subjects, and the level of ignorance they found will shock you.
7 Smart Money Moves to Make Before This Bull Market Ends by Dan Caplinger Apr 19th 2013 9:50AM It's next to impossible to "time the market," but it is looking like this bull market is nearing its end. Here's how to protect your assets from the next market downturn.
Money Terms to Know: Cost-Benefit Analysis by Selena Maranjian Apr 19th 2013 5:00AM At heart, cost-benefit analysis means creating a quantified pros and cons list for any decision -- a process that will usually yield better results than "going with your gut."
Morgan Stanley Profit Falls, But Beats Wall Street Expectations by The Associated Press Apr 18th 2013 7:55AM Morgan Stanley says profit and revenue dropped in the first quarter, though the results beat Wall Street expectations.
Goldman Sachs Earnings Beat Analyst Estimates by The Associated Press Apr 16th 2013 12:30PM Goldman Sachs reported first-quarter results that beat analyst forecasts thanks to a pickup in stock and bond underwriting.
Money Terms to Know: Supply and Demand by Selena Maranjian Apr 16th 2013 5:00AM Most folks are familiar with the concept of supply and demand, but most of us also don't give it much thought, That's a mistake.
Money Terms to Know: Compound Interest by Selena Maranjian Apr 15th 2013 7:00AM It's Financial Literacy Month, so throughout April we'll be examining key economic concepts that affect your everyday finances. Today's term: compound interest.
Money Terms to Know: Asset Allocation by Selena Maranjian Apr 12th 2013 5:00AM There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to growing your nest egg, so you need to understand the concept of asset allocation to get the best investment returns.
Payments to Wealth Advisers Shows Some Funds Aren't 'Fee-Free' by Reuters Apr 5th 2013 2:15PM At least three wealth management firms marketing themselves as objective financial advisers are getting payments for investing their clients' money in certain mutual funds.
