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Funds: Running with the Bears

As recession looms, investors could do worse than to hedge their positions using bear-market mutual funds, which bet against upturns in the market

Stocks: Trawling for Turnaround Targets

There are legions of beaten-down stocks out there. We went hunting for some with solid chances of rebounding this year

Chasing Bonds in Foreign Lands

Investors are snapping up world bond funds with higher yields to offset shrinking returns for U.S. bonds

What If Your Broker Goes Belly Up?

Suddenly the notion of big investment firms failing no longer seems like an alarmist fantasy

Smarter Commodity Plays

Sure, they're volatile, but there are ways to minimize the risks. Here are a few options for hedging your bets on the commodities market

Smarter Ways to Make Currency Plays

You don't have to be George Soros: New ETFs and other instruments allow smaller investors to participate in the movements of the dollar, euro, and yen

Smart Strategies for ETFs

These vehicles can be a useful part of an investor's tool kit, but there are drawbacks. Here are some tips for using ETFs

Options: Protection in Uncertain Times

Securities that allow investors to buy and sell shares at a later date can help lessen portfolio risk

Better Ways to Build Wealth on the Web

New sites feature expanded data, new approaches, and a chance to share insights with other investors

Investing: Bets off the Beaten Track

Whether it's the weather, the job market, or the powdery stuff in your energy drink, investors can make a variety of unusual—and intriguing—plays

Financial Blogs: The Best of the Bunch

Where can you find the smartest, savviest takes on the markets and the economy? Here are some good bets

Slide Show: Dividend Sweet Spots

Here are a handful of stocks with healthy payouts

Video: Retirement Income Funds

Geared to the 80 million Baby Boomers headed for retirement, retirement income funds may provide a nice income stream, but the payout is not guaranteed