How likely is a correction, anyway, and how worried should you be?

Many investments have a compelling "story," but that doesn't mean they're a good choice.

While we don't advocate picking and choosing countries for investment--Kirsty Peev, CFP®, explains why many people could benefit from international exposure.

Using folk wisdom to inform your investment strategy sounds frankly silly. Far better to use time- and research-tested factors like low cost, proper allocation and tax-efficiency, right? There's no doubt about that. But there is wisdom in using plain old common sense too.

Kirsty Peev, CFP®, reviews a few events that have caused market crashes...and explains just how common market downturns are.

Did you know investors can optimize their tax situation year-round?