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BP's catastrophe is your gain, at least for now.

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There's plenty of reason to like a Boeing bond, but just as much to dislike it. Cryptic enough? Stay tuned.

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As much as a having the physical gold may make one comforted, it poses a ‘disposal’ problem.

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Chances are you've used a Kleenex or a Huggies in your life. Brand owner Kimberly-Clark (KMB) was founded in 1872, has paid a successively higher dividend for 30 years, and is currently yielding 4.28%.

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The euro zone crisis has seen a number of high quality, stable dividend payers knocked down to bargain prices. Here's one of the world's best banks, yielding more than 10% in dividends.

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The Euro Can Go Much, Much Lower from Here

A lot of so-called experts are saying that the Euro cannot fall below the current $1.20 to $1.25 range. They are wrong.

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My British Petroleum (BP) Investment Caused Me Mental Anguish and Rand Paul is an Huge Schmuck

I finally dumped my British Petroleum stake yesterday and now I can sleep again.

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It was another manic week for bond traders, folks, so let's do a recap and see what we can do for next week!

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"Be greedy when others are fearful and be fearful when others are greedy", said Warren Buffett. When quality, long-term income streams go on sale, smart investors know when to pounce. Now might just be the time - here are some picks.

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Ford Bonds Gain On Moody's--High Return, Slightly Less Risk

If you're dismayed with your current rate of return, there's a whole new reason to consider Ford bonds--they're slightly safer now.

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Three Strategies for Distressed Homeowners

Many homeowners are finding themselves in financial trouble these days. Here are some of the strategies they are utilizing when they can no longer make the payments on their mortgages.

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As Of 12:01 AM Today, Short Selling Is Banned In Germany

Stocks, bonds, everything--you can no longer short it in Germany. What does this move mean for you?

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Those two magic words have come back to haunt the former manager of Schroder's: Insider Trading

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The Chinese stock market and economy has been on fire over the past few years, leaving nothing in its wake. However, recent price weakness has made some excellent, high-quality and consistent dividend paying stocks available at good prices. Here's my top Chinese dividend payer available to US investors.

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Mortgage Rates Drop Again - Average 30-Year Below 5%

Average 30-year mortgage rates dropped below 5% for th first time since March. Fears of rates spiking once the Fed ended its mortgage programs seem to be largely unfounded. Much thanks for the drop in rates has to go to Europe.

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