Public pension plans lost a median 7.9% in the year ended June 30, according to Wilshire Trust Universe Comparison Service data released Tuesday, marking the worst annual performance since 2009. The chronic financial stress is pressuring governments and retirement savers.
Much of the damage occurred in April, May and June, when global markets were challenged by concerns about inflation, high stock valuations, and a broad ret...

Investing should never be limited to a specific group of people, but it's undeniable that investing is not easy.
Is there a shortcut to being a savvy investor? Of course, the answer is no.
However, research shows that taking tests correctly can be an effective way to learn. Taking exams leads to better recall of facts and greater understanding than education without exams.
Buffett once said that the more yo...

Where we are now in the 5 stages of bear-market grief?
The market has seen an uptrend since last week after a prolonged decline this year.
The short-term but complete recovery has sparked debate among investors about whether and when it's time to buy the dip.
The bottom-fishing phenomenon is more likely a "slope of hope" which is pretty typical in a bear market.
That doesn't mean U.S. stocks can't stage an impressive rally from current levels.If ...

The week ahead in focus
Second-quarter earnings season is here. More than a dozen S&P 500 firms report this week, including several major banks. JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley go first on Thursday, followed by Citigroup and Wells Fargo on Friday.
Highlights on the week's economic calendar are a pair of June inflation readings: The Bureau of Labor Statistics' consumer price index on Wednesday and the producer price index on Thursday. Consensus ...