For your average investor, knowing what to do when the stock market swings up or down can be a big challenge, but watching this informative installment of Simple Solutions will help you act (or not act) with confidence.  Jeremy Glaser gets a slew of smart, level-headed investment strategies from Christine Benz, Direct of Personal Finance for Morningstar.  Benz talks frankly about the p ... Watch Now

Sometimes you need to leave it to the brainiacs when it comes to fixing your financial problems. In this ear-raising interview for CBS Money Watch, we hear from Harvard Professor David Laibson about the common mistakes small investors make all the time. ... Watch Now

Jason Stipp from Morningstar hosts this informative clip about some tips for investing your money in 2012. Co-presenter Christine discusses some of the topics investors should keep their eyes on. Though dividends are popular, bonds are a safer bet, and she suggests showing restraint before investing too heavily in volatile dividends. ... Watch Now

Every new year is a fresh start, but unfortunately, the world does not reset its problems on January first. 2011 was a rollercoaster of a year in terms of politics, economy, and geography, and you can expect these problems to return full-force in the new year. ... Read More

The wireless industry continues to grow at a rapid rate, and last year saw big developments for some of the largest wireless companies. ... Read More

Much has been written recently on the global economic downturn of the last few years, with economists and financial pundits weighing in on which countries are getting hit the hardest, and which markets are likely to prevail and prosper. ... Read More

Many are searching for rocket stocks for 2012. Analysts look for short-term factors indicative of future growth to predict which companies are well positioned for future growth and profits. ... Read More

Everyone in America has received a spam email at some point from a “Nigerian prince” asking for money. But despite all of the negative associations with African email scams, there are plenty of legitimate investment opportunities worth investigating in Africa in 2012. In a recent article, Forbes noted that Africa has solid potential for growth. ... Read More

The Mayans may have predicted that the world will end in 2012, but that doesn’t mean your stock portfolio is destined to take a dive. If you are heavily invested in tech stocks, it may be time to reevaluate your holdings. According to the experts, there are a number of tech companies with uncertain futures in 2012. Avoid the following tech stocks, and you just might end 2012 on a high note! ... Read More

A 1926 photo from the Philadelphia Saving Fund Society shows a male clerk sitting at a desk; behind him are rows of women occupied with bank paperwork. The black-and-white scene looks surprising forward-thinking for an era when few women could attain positions higher than teacher or office secretary. ... Read More