Q. Why is the recommended mix of stocks and bonds any different at the beginning of my career than at the start of retirement? I don't understand why I should reduce my exposure to stocks...

I'm conflicted about whether I should invest in actively managed funds or index funds. Ideally, I'd prefer to keep things as simple and straightforward as possible. -- Rusty, Albuquerque, N.M. If you're looking to keep...

Waiting for higher yields on savings? Don't hold your breath. The Federal Reserve said in September it would buy $40 billion of mortgage-backed securities a month until the labor market rebounds. The goal: to free...

What changes do you think investors should make to their portfolios to avoid the financial meltdown that could result if we go over the "fiscal cliff"? -- Mark Anderson, Lawrenceville, Ga. If you've already set...

What is the best no-risk way to invest my $500,000? -- R.S., Las Vegas, Nevada Sorry, but neither I nor anyone else can give you a no-risk way to invest $500,000, or any other sum....

There's no secret to Tweedy Browne's success. For decades this respected investment-management firm has sought out underappreciated stocks and held them until other investors eventually came around. This explains why the four managers of the...