New Year's Financial Resolution
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Our special report focuses on the financial decisions that will pay off throughout the year — saving, preserving, allocating and investing money.
The Year Ahead
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Financial resolutions are great, but when it comes to investment decisions, you'll need information and commitment.
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Amid a plethora of worries ranging from political unrest in the Middle East to slowing growth in China, the hope normally associated with the start of a new investment year has been trumped by fear. Rather than playing down risk, investors are obsessing over it.
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With uncertainty and volatility big issues much like last year, money managers say go for high dividend-paying stocks and sectors such as healthcare, consumer staples and utilities.
Managing Your Money
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While experts recommend tracking expenses to rein in unbridled spending, it is possible to build a nest egg without accounting for every penny. Start by having your paycheck deposited into a master account, from which all big payments are auto-debited.
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You may be surprised how quickly these 10 simple changes can add up to real money in your pocket.
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In the low-interest rate environment of today, new strategies are needed to make the most of your savings and avoid the inevitable bite of inflation.
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Whether you are twenty-something and in your first job or sixty-plus and and retired, there are steps you should be taking.
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I’m a big proponent of rightsizing personal finances to match one’s goals and desired lifestyle, with the ultimate aim of a seamless transition to retirement. That’s right: retirement.
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Every lap around the track, each sit up and all of those salads are just one more way to save for retirement.
Slideshows
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Here are our latest “slow money” trades compliments of the "Fast Money" gang, as well as other top trading pros. These are stocks to buy and hold for the long term, no matter what the market does tomorrow.
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Teaching your kids about investing while they're young can set them up for a lifetime of financial success and stability. Here's how Cramer recomemnds getting them started.
Investing: Complete Coverage
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Bonds market data, news, and the latest trading info on US treasuries and government bond markets from around the world.
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The latest commodity trading prices for oil, natural gas, gold, silver, wheat, corn and more on the U.S. commodities & futures market.
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Currencies, Currency Markets, News and Rates on International Currency
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Info on Mutual Funds, Money Market Funds, Equity Funds and Bond Funds
CNBC Blogs
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Trader Talk with Bob Pisani provides a dynamic look at the reasons for the day’s actions on Wall Street.
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You'll find stock picks, news about publicly-traded companies, commodities, hot sectors, ETFs and the latest options action.
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Your daily guide to events and trends that drive the financial markets.
Polls
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Savings rates are near zero, stocks are expected to be volatile, and the job market remains weak.
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2011 was a volatile year for the financial markets, and many experts expect 2012 to be the same. What's an investor to do? Cast your vote.
Commodities
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CNBC's Brian Sullivan shares 2 stocks and 1 ETF to keep an eye on ahead of next week. Tiffany is up 32 percent year-to-date and expectations are high for its earnings report next week.
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CNBC's Tyler Mathisen looks ahead to what are likely to be next week's top business and financial stories. Will Tuesday be another up day? And more housing data is on the way, as earnings season comes to a close.
Currencies
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CNBC's Tyler Mathisen looks ahead to what are likely to be next week's top business and financial stories. Will Tuesday be another up day? And more housing data is on the way, as earnings season comes to a close.
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David Bloom, HSBC, offers a closer look at currencies on the heels of a volatile session yesterday and a global selloff.
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HSBC has turned bullish on the U.S. dollar, as a result of a global currency war which the bank said is "intensifying".
Mutual Funds
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Web-based portfolio managers combine powerful analytics and flat fees. Is that enough to move private investors online?
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*EU readies first shadow banking reform. LONDON, May 23- About half of the European Union's trillion euro money market funds would have to set aside a chunk of cash under a proposed EU reform to make a run on a fund in rocky markets less likely.
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WASHINGTON, May 20- In a case involving whistleblowers at Fidelity Investments, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider whether mutual fund employees are subject to the same whistleblower protections as workers at publicly traded companies.
Bonds
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CNBC's Tyler Mathisen looks back at the week's top business and financial stories. Bernanke's comments concerned investors. There was good housing news and Apple's Tim Cook faced the Senate's music. Also, Jamie Dimon held on to his dual titles.
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CNBC's Steve Liesman clarifies the Fed's statement "until the outlook for the labor market has improved substantially," in regards to ending QE; and Bob Browne, Northern Trust CIO, dissects what the Fed means for the market.
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U.S. bon prices edged up as traders evaluated the likelihood of the U.S. Fed pulling back on bond purchases.
Stocks
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Fortress Investment pulled back yesterday, and the bulls piled in.
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In a surprise move, Procter & Gamble is announcing the return of AG Lafley as chief executive. Linda Bolton Weiser, B. Riley Senior analyst, weighs in.
