Vanguard STAR – The Simple Solution, But Not the Right One

Life-cycle funds like Vanguard STAR promise diversification and low risk…but along with that comes low returns. More 

4 Best Emerging Market ETF Buys

With U.S. stocks expected to slow down, now is a good time to get into an emerging market ETF. Here's a China ETF, an India ETF and a couple other picks. More 

3 Stocks Backed by 80 Years of Investing Know-How

It's time for 13F filings to start rolling in, but instead of following the headlines, investors should look for lesser-known firms with good track records. More 

Real Estate Investing Made Easy With This REIT ETF

Want to invest in real estate? Play real estate investment trust stocks with this top REIT ETF, which is poised for a comeback in 2014. More 

Gold Slides As U.S. Dollar Rebounds

The U.S. dollar surged after the European Central Bank cut interest rates, sending gold modestly lower on Thursday. More 

Vanguard Total Stock Market: The World’s New Favorite Fund

We take a look at Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund (VTSMX) -- the Vanguard fund that kicked Pimco Total Return to the curb. More 

Gold Mining Stocks Look Bad – Here’s Why

Gold mining stocks look bad because the combination of low inflation, low interest rates, a stable U.S. dollar, and waning demand foretell of weak long-term gold prices. More