From Kiplinger: Picking stocks is always a tricky prospect, has gotten a lot tougher lately. A prolonged bull market has brought U.S. stocks near record highs, stretching price-earnings ratios … [Read more...]

From IBD:   When it comes to income stocks, the steadier the dividend payout, the better. IBD measures how stable a company's dividend history is over a five-year period with the … [Read more...]

From Forbes: In distressed and deep value situations, like we’re seeing in the energy sector, the potential for big returns can make stepping into uncomfortable investments, worthwhile. Read … [Read more...]

From Investorplace: Dividends are nice, to be sure … particularly to long-term investors who specifically need reliable income. To remain a viable long-term holding to income seekers, these … [Read more...]

From CNBC: Last decade's housing bubble is becoming a distant memory. Mortgage rates are near historic lows, interest-only loans are back and everyone loves real estate as an investment … [Read more...]

From The Street: Corporate insiders sell their own companies' stock for a number of reasons. They might need the cash for a big personal purchase such as a new house or yacht, or they might … [Read more...]

From Kiplinger: It’s one of the golden rules of investing: Make a plan and stick with it. But when share prices head south (the risk of which increases as the bull market continues to age), … [Read more...]