What a difference a year makes. When looking at past performance of investments, the longer the track record the better. Just listen to this extreme example of how a difference of 12 months would have meant an unbelieveably higher return.

Can you become a billionaire by simply investing well? The odds aren't good and you'll need some serious dough to get started. Plus, even the very best investing advice doesn't look so good in reality. How does Helbert's best newsletter performance compar

Far too many investment advisors charge far too much to create portfolios that stand little chance of overcoming the "drag" of high fees. So, why in the heck does the Wall Street Journal give these kind of advisors so much press? Here is one glaring examp

No big surprise; stock prices are falling today as those who call themselves investors panic about the possibility of a new Crimean War. What should you be doing? Seriously, do I really need to tell you?

One of our competitors, The Mutual Fund Store, is watching us pretty closely. Find out why they should be worried because of the fees they charge and the type of funds they use.

On one hand he's a bear...Why does one financial columnist act like he knows what the market is going to do in one breath and then suggest long-term, low-cost, diversified investing in the next? Could it be that just telling the truth about real investing

My apologies for a long absence. Today, my concern is with the number of folks entering the crazy (and dangerous) business of day trading. Day trading is really gambling and the numbers prove it.

Will baby boomers bust equity prices? A new study by Vanguard explains why this worry may be overblown.

How do you (or even should you) "fall in love" with your mutual fund. I take on some half-bad advice from a Marketwatch columnist.

Why do financial columnists continue to give either bad or half-bad advice? Plus, the Wall Street Journal adds a brilliant new disclaimer.