The biggest dilemma in retirement investing may be how hard it will be to grow our savings in the next decade.

Open a Roth IRA for your child's summer earnings, and talk her through the decisions on how to invest that money, suggests financial planner Kevin McKinley.

An extra $1,000 can't get you into every fund, but it can be a good building block for your portfolio.

Oh, if only six figures landed in your lap tomorrow. Hey, you never know. In case it does—or in case you're lucky enough to have 100 grand put away already—you'll want to have these smart moves in your back pocket.

It has taken 16 years for the S&P 500 to climb to 2000 from 1000. Here are three takeaways for investors about the journey to the 2000 mark.

Q: Bull markets don't last forever. How can I protect my 401(k) if there's another big downturn soon? A: After a five-year tear, the bull market is starting to look a bit tired, so it’s...