Who's Watching Your Money
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Many sectors of the financial industry saw their prestige crumble after the economic crisis of 2007-2009. From bankers to insurance brokers to mutual fund and wealth managers, public confidence in their investing know-how nearly collapsed—leaving consumers wondering if their money was safe.
Featured
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Scared to Discuss Your Will With Your Family? Here Are Some TipsBy: Paul O'Donnell, | Special to CNBC.com
Hollywood’s version of estate planning is a power play from beyond the grave — the dearly departed’s chance to get even, or finally tell the relatives exactly what he thought of them. But here’s another possibility: Maybe the old geezer was scared to talk directly to his loved ones about his estate.
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With so much volatility around the globe, investors are confused about the direction they should take in their investment decisions. Yet that is when having a financial adviser may make the most sense.
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10 Things You Should Know About Your Financial AdviserBy: Judy Gee and Sharon Epperson
Choosing an adviser could be the most important financial decision you make in your lifetime, so be thorough and smart.
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Your Bank Accounts: Are They Really Insured?By: Dinah Wisenberg Brin, |Special to CNBC.com
Banks once offered simple checking and savings accounts. Now they offer brokerage accounts and other financial products. How do you know what's FDIC-insured?
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What You Should Know About Your Spouse’s MoneyBy: Jennifer Parker, | Special to CNBC.com
Financial stress is the most commonly cited cause of divorce in the U.S. So if you want to protect your union, make open and honest financial planning a priority. Here's how.
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How the ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Could Hurt Married CouplesBy: Jennifer Parker, | Special to CNBC.com
There are many financial perks that come with being married. Filing taxes generally isn’t one of them.
Slideshows
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Widely Held Stocks in 401(k)sBy: Judy Gee and Sharon Epperson
Here are the top 10 most widely held and heavily weighted stocks owned by equity mutual funds in all 401(k) retirement plans.
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Ahead of the new year -- always the season for financial reckoning -- we offer a look at these common mistakes, and ways to stop making them.
Related Special Reports
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Advice and guidance on how to manage your money: investments, retirement, housing and family.
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News, analysis and advice from one of the premiere investment conferences.
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ETF Strategist provides the pros and cons of investing in various assets along with sample bull, bear and sideways (neutral) portfolios.
Portfolio Tune-Up
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There’s yet another wrinkle in the new age of retirement and job insecurity — keeping track of all those company retirement savings plans you’ve racked up, along with that IRA you opened years ago, and creating a coherent investment strategy with them.
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Sure, income is important, but without the right discipline it is easy to eat up cash, regardless of your rate of return. Here's how to keep a lid on spending.
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Senior citizens are probably more willing to accept a little advice than seniors in high school. Helping aging parents be as prepared as possible for the next stages of their lives can go a long way toward creating harmony for the whole family.
Alternative Investing
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Alternative investing may not be for everyone, but there's an entry point for almost anyone—and as popular cable TV programs illustrate every week, small fortunes can be found in attics, basements and, yes, storage rooms.