Getting a Break for Funding Your Kid’s Education
Many parents and grandparents are aware of the benefits of 529 college savings plans. Earnings in these plans grow tax-free, and withdrawals aren’t taxed either...
Donald Jay Korn
Set Your Investments on a New Course
While the U.S. economy continues its slow recovery from the financial crisis and recession, the stock market has been much more resilient....
My Money Makeover
To protect yourself from future market turbulence, it’s wise to hold a mix of various funds that own different types of stocks. And don’t forget...
Get Paid!
With unpredictable shifts in the stock market this year, it’s a good time for investors to seek out dividends stocks—the distributions of cash many companies...
College Aid 101
If your children are destined for college, one thing is certain: You can expect to write some large checks to pay tuition, room, board, and...
College Aid 101
Although inflation is relatively dormant in most areas of the economy, it’s running wild on university campuses....
Catch the International Flight
First, the good news. The stock market crash of 2008 lasted through March 9, 2009, but things improved rapidly after that. From March through July...
The Best Places to Stash Your Cash
Financial advisers constantly recommend this basic principle of fiscal management: Maintain an emergency cash fund of between three and six (or more) months of living...
The Best Offense: Defensive Investing
Why do wealthy investors and institutions pay millions of dollars in admission fees to get into hedge funds? Because hedging—or using investment strategies that reduce...
Taking Advantage of Takeovers
When stocks rise, corporate takeovers usually aren’t far behind. Those takeovers can generate profits for investors—if you happen to own stock in the company being...