Portfolio Tune-Up
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Fine-Tune Your Global Economy Portfolio for 2013By: CNBC.com
Savvy, open-minded investors know there are always profitable plays worldwide. See how your portfolio should reflect the global economy.
Investments
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A Two-Faced Strategy to Playing the ElectionBy: Shelly K. Schwartz|Special to CNBC.com
Investors can probably expect solid gains for their 2012 stock portfolios. But the fortunes of individual sectors will also rise and fall in the years ahead, depending on which political party wins the White House in November.
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Time to Bail Out on Treasurys?By: Bruce W. Fraser, |Special to CNBC.com
Enough of the Fed’s quantitative easing and ever-declining Treasury yields. There are decent fixed income options out there, if you're starving for yield.
Retirement
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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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Spendthrifts and Nest Eggs Don't MixBy: Elizabeth Alterman,|Special to CNBC.com
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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Does Your 401(k) Have an Annuity?By: Rob Reuteman, |Special to CNBC.com
With more people worried about the finances of retirement, the concept of a guaranteed income stream for life is gaining in popularity.
Real Estate
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REITs Still Offer Shelter from the StormBy: Dinah Wisenberg Brin,|Special to CNBC.com
Real estate investment trusts have outperformed the broader stock-market this year and have been a lot less volatile. And that's after solid returns in previous years.
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Most Americans assume that their property insurance covers the full replacement cost of their home. Not necessarily. Check out these dos and don'ts.
Dependents
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Running the Show for Mom and DadBy: Elizabeth Alterman, |Special to CNBC.com
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.
Slideshows
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According to the latest quarterly filings, only 24 companies in the S&P 500 reported having zero debt on their balance sheets. Which S&P 500 companies are debt free and cash rich? Click ahead to find out.
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Following is a list of favorite dividend yielders from our pros. These are companies the Fast Money gang says offer a strong return and have strong fundamentals, too.
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CNBC.com surveyed real estate agents in 18 U.S. cities to gain individual perspectives on the health of America’s local real estate markets. Check out the list!