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Stock market investors enjoyed strong gains in 2017, but the market has been much more volatile and posted mixed results during the first half of 2018. After rising 25 percent in 2017, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 2 percent during the first half of Read More …

With its favourable tax treatment superannuation is often the best place to invest excess funds. But there may be times in your life when you have investment needs outside of super. The most obvious is if you are over 65 and retired, and can no Read More …

(RTTNews) – The Thai stock market has finished higher in three straight sessions, gathering more than 45 points or 2.7 percent along the way. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now rests just above the 1,670-point plateau although investors may cash in on Monday. The global Read More …

(RTTNews) – The Taiwan stock market has ticked higher in two of three trading days since the end of the two-day losing streak in which it had surrendered more than 85 points or 0.8 percent. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now rests just above the 10,930-point Read More …

Have you always wondered about investing in the stock market but were hesitant to give it a try? Or maybe you’ve only recently accumulated enough extra money to consider beginning to invest. In either case, there are a few steps to take as you begin Read More …

So, you have access to a 401(k) at work. That’s great news — right? Well, the answer depends on whether the plan is a good one. If yours isn’t, it’s still worth investing enough to get any available employer match. But if fees are high or Read More …

There are plenty of money-related lessons to be learned in life. The importance of following a budget is one of them, as is avoiding debt whenever possible. But when asked what the most important piece of financial advice would be to pass on to younger Read More …

For large-cap dividend stocks, it’s been somewhat of a disappointing year. The Vanguard Large Cap Value index is up less than 1% on the year, compared with a nearly 5.5% gain for the S&P 500. Two such large-cap stocks are Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) and McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD), Read More …

CLOSE When it comes to your financial future, procrastinating can make things much harder down the line. Here’s how to get confident about your money. USA TODAY Make sure to consider the fees when you are making investments.(Photo: Getty Images) Of the factors that go Read More …

NEW YORK — The current bull market in stocks is a month or so away from becoming the longest in history. If it happens, then what? Many along Wall Street expect the rally that began in March 2009 to eclipse the 1990-2000 run that ended Read More …