With unemployment at its lowest level in 16 years, wages drifting steadily higher and inflation still less than 2 percent, the U.S. economy may be at its strongest point in decades. But the robust economy is creating a new problem for many Americans who must decide what to do with extra earnings at the end of every…

Any American saving and investing for retirement is on the right track in principle by preparing for the future. But just because a retirement investment plan starts off in the right direction doesn’t mean it will end up at the intended destination. There are a number of mistakes, oversights and changes in circumstance that can…

For more than eight years now, the U.S. stock market has climbed higher without any major interruption. Investing during bull markets can be easy money for diversified investors. But long-term investors need to be prepared for the inevitable end of the bull market and make sure they are not caught off guard when the Wall Street…

The analyst team at Oppenheimer has just released its monthly list of top stocks to own for the next 12 months. With the Standard & Poors 500 index surging another 2.2 percent in the past month to new all-time highs, investors concerned about steep stock valuations are looking to be as selective as possible. Each…