Personal Finance

All bonds possess interest rate risk, and as a result, there is an inverse relationship between interest rates and the value of bonds.

All bonds possess interest rate risk, and as a result, there is an inverse relationship between interest rates and the value of bonds.

Investors look at investments in countries with emerging economies with hope that a historically poor economy may transform itself to one of sustained prosperity and steady growth.

While renting out a vacation home can help defray costs and provide certain tax breaks, it may also raise some complex tax issues.

With a deductible IRA, the earnings grow on a tax-deferred basis, and the distributions are taxed as ordinary income.

You may fully deduct the mortgage interest paid on loan proceeds used to buy, build, or substantially renovate a home, but only if the loans are secured by either your principal residence or one other home, such as a vacation home.

You may fully deduct the mortgage interest paid on loan proceeds used to buy, build, or substantially renovate a home, but only if the loans are secured by either your principal residence or one other home, such as a vacation home.

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are investment portfolios that trade like stocks on an exchange.

As more and more baby boomers approach retirement age, concerns about their own disability and illness and that of their elderly parents have taken center stage.

Interest in international real estate is increasing because, as is often the case with investors, it recently has done very well from a performance standpoint.

International bonds, also referred to as non-dollar bonds, are debt obligations that pay principal and interest in a currency other than the U.S. dollar.

A hedge fund is a private investment corporation or partnership that provides investors the ability to participate in specialized trading strategies designed to take advantage of potential opportunities in the stock, bond, and commodity markets.

With the recent changes in the tax law, specifically the elimination of the 529 college saving tax-free withdrawal period, does it makes sense to move my current custodial accounts into a 529 plan?

Looking at your practice's monthly finances, focusing on big expenses, and wondering how you can cut them is a response typical among urologists concerned with a shrinking bottom line.

Looking at your practice's monthly finances, focusing on big expenses, and wondering how you can cut them is a response typical among urologists concerned with a shrinking bottom line.

Annuities seem to once again be gaining popularity as more investors look for ways to ensure a comfortable and predictable stream of retirement income.

My husband and I are both physicians and are interested in investing for our children in such a way that those assets are protected from malpractice suits.

Q My financial adviser has suggested that I invest in stocks that generate dividends even though I don't need any of the income my portfolio generates. If I'm going to work for another 15 years, shouldn't I be more concerned with long-term growth?

I understand that many of the contribution limits impacting retirement plans were scheduled to end in 2010, but that legislation has recently been passed that would expand these benefits. Is this true?

Is there really much of a difference in how mutual fund managers determine which stocks to include in their portfolios?

Receive benefits at 62 or defer? Here's how to make a decision that's right for you

A urologist from another practice mentioned that his practice has made some changes in its retirement plan to create greater benefits for the doctors. He thought the new plan was called a "cash balance plan." Does this really work?

My attorney has suggested that I have trusts drafted for my estate plan, but it all seems very confusing. Can you please explain the differences among the types of trusts that physicians typically use.

In particular, physicians should watch out for the impact thatmarital agreements may have on pension plans.

The best candidates for municipal bond investments arehigh-tax-bracket taxpayers seeking a source of tax-advantagedincome.