Hold your applause, Dow record highs won't last

Mar 13, 2013
The Dow broke another record yesterday and is now on its longest record-breaking streak -- six days -- since 1998. And while that sounds great, one man is not happy.

Rethinking your investment strategy after the Dow's record high

Mar 8, 2013
This week, the Dow hit a record high. So what does that mean for investors?

Diamonds are not a jewel of an investment

Feb 22, 2013
Ever wondered how much you could get for your diamond ring? Not nearly what you paid for it.

A bond bubble?

Feb 8, 2013
When fears about the stock market boiled over during the economic crash, investors turned to bonds. More than a $1 trillion has gone to buying bonds since 2009, but things are turning around again. Are we on the verge of a bond bubble burst?

How to safe guard yourself against a bond bubble

Feb 6, 2013
As investors pour money into stocks, there are fears that the bond market could suffer. How should you adjust your portfolio?
As investors pour money into stocks, there are fears that the bond market could suffer. How should you adjust your portfolio?
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Socially-responsible investing websites: A list

Jan 18, 2013
Are you interested in socially responsible investing? Here's a list of websites to help.

Charitable foundations look towards impact investing

Dec 28, 2012
Most charitable foundations take a big pot of money, usually bequeathed by a rich guy, and invest it for profit -- then take those profits and donate to charity. Great system … unless you aren't actually earning a profit.

For public good, not for profit.

Listener Letters: What should I do with a stock that's worth nothing?

Dec 21, 2012
How do you get rid of a worthless stock? Is life insurance for seniors a good investment option? What ever happened to the paper U.S. Savings Bonds? CBS Money Watch editor-at-large Jill Schlesinger answers listeners' personal finance questions.

Markets await news from Federal Reserve

Dec 11, 2012
The Federal Reserve committee that sets U.S. monetary policy meets today and tomorrow.

The financial reality of investing for women

Dec 7, 2012
We often hear that women are more risk averse than men. Commentator Helaine Olen says yes, male and female investors may approach risk-taking differently, but that's not why women have less money to put away.