When you invest and where matters for taxes. But a few rules of thumb can stave off some nasty surprises, our columnist says.

The risk of a federal debt ceiling breach later this year has increased. Steel yourself for trouble, our columnist writes. But remember: This, too, shall...

Cut back on stock and bond holdings, and focus on money market funds, C.D.s, Treasury bills and other options that are now offering high yields,...

Wall Street’s market forecasts for 2023 are worthless, our columnist says. But the long view is much clearer.

October capped their worst 12-month period ever, and the economy is under pressure. Yet the fundamental math of bond returns bodes well for 2023, our...

No actively managed stock or bond funds outperformed the market convincingly and regularly over the last five years. Index funds have generally been better.

Stocks like Meta, Microsoft, Amazon and Apple have suffered staggering losses this year. But is this a good time to buy? Maybe, if you’re in...

After flying under the radar as academic experiments, the markets are facing close regulatory scrutiny. But they are worth preserving, our columnist says.

With worries about the economy rising, the four-year presidential cycle for stocks may not follow the established pattern.

Recessions come in many varieties. Any would bring pain, but if history is a guide, stocks and bonds are likely to rise eventually, our columnist...