Trusts are simpler than lawyers would make you believe. Once only for the wealthy, trusts are included in many estate plans because they achieve so many goals. You need to understand the different types of trusts. Read More

Today's poor June employment report has caused a severe stock-market decline, but Jim thinks this may be the last hurrah for the bears. Read More

These three U.S. companies are making big gains overseas -- and their dominance looks like it will continue for years to come. Read More

If a financial advisor talks more about predictions than process, walk away as fast as you can. Read More

A hedge fund ETF reduces volatility to bond-like levels, yet with low correlations to both equity and fixed-income asset classes. Not a bad place to hide during turbulent markets. Read More

While a summer rally is possible over the next two weeks as investors digest the details of the unexpected bailout breakthrough from Europe, we’re suspicious of the sustainability of any market upside. Read More

Treasuries have enjoyed a bull market for over 10 years, but the ride hasn’t been smooth. What’s a conservative investor to do? Here, we demonstrate that the extreme volatility of bonds is greatly dampened when they are included in a portfolio with other investments. Read More

What's driving the sudden surge in downstream MLP IPOs, especially those that own and operate wholesale fuel distribution assets? Read More

Canada is often overlooked. But its economy is strong, its financial system sound, and its stocks--high-yielding ones included--are priced for value at these levels. Read More

Natural gas prices have cratered over the past four years. But value hunters with an itch to get paid, too, will find exciting opportunities as the commodity enters its next phase. Read More