SmartMoney Magazine

The New Case for Corporate Bonds

Even though Treasurys are paying next to nothing, investors don't have to go completely into the stock market to search for income.

Upside

Is It Time to Buy the BRICs?

The beaten-down emerging markets that make up the BRIC index now look cheap based on their corporate profits and dividends.

Weekend Investor

Is It Time to Sell Treasurys?

Treasury prices are poised to fall—perhaps significantly—and investors should be looking for alternatives in their fixed-income portfolio.

Tradecraft

The Market Doesn't Follow Orders

Real-Time Advice

5 Housing Markets Where Renting Beats Owning

Real-Time Advice: In much of the nation, buying a home is now cheaper than renting one. These areas are the exception.

Tax Report

Tax Rules for Renting Out Your Vacation Home

The tax treatment of summer-home rental income is more complicated than you might expect. Here's what you need to know.

Sunday Journal

Avoid Fireworks at the Family Summer Home

A jointly owned property comes with a host issues that need to be spelled out and formalized to avoid any family squabbling down the road.

Weekend Investor

IRA Rules Get Trickier

The IRS is cracking down on common retirement account errors. Here's how to protect yourself.

Family Value

Are You on the Hook for Mom's Bills?

Twenty-nine states have "filial support" laws that could be used to go after patients' adult children for unpaid long-term-care bills.

Investing Basics

Younger Investors Should Start With a Roth

The investment gains inside a Roth IRA should easily outstrip the upfront tax costs over time.

MarketWatch

Finally, You Can Sort of See What Your 401(k) Costs

Retirement

Retire Here, Not There: Washington

Conquering Retirement

A Cure for Medical Paperwork Syndrome