Term of the Day for Friday, October 16, 2009

  Your portfolio's asset mix is a key factor in whether it's profitable. Find out how to get this delicate balance right.

  Instead of rationalizing, learn to talk yourself out of buying things you can't afford.

  Find out about profitable investment opportunities that exist in a post-recession economy.

  People often compare stocks to gambling, but how close are they really?

  Term of the Day for Thursday, October 15, 2009

  Money market funds may be all that stands between you and increasing your wealth.

  Sector funds can provide maximum exposure to financial industry stocks, but this benefit is a double-edged sword.

  Fixed, variable and indexed annuities offer different features. Find out which one fits your needs.

  With early exercise, you forfeit some profit back to your employer, and incur income tax to boot.

  These calls can be an investor's most direct line to information about a company's operations.

  Don't chase the rising stock prices; instead, have patience and wait for the right time to buy.

  We look at Penn's potential ahead of it's Q3 earnings release.

  The coal stock rally isn't a fluke. These stocks could be 2010's Cinderella story.