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The Markets and Economy Are Reaching a Fork in the Road

Amid rising inflation and the threat of recession, corporate earnings are coming under pressure.

How to Invest During Inflation

While the news may indicate that the markets and economy are rocky, long-term investors can ride it out with a little luck and a lot...

How to Invest for Retirement During a Bear Market

A bear market can be great for your future wealth, if you use broad, low-cost funds to buy stocks and bonds steadily for decades, our...

How to Start Investing in a Bear Market

The immediate outlook is grim, but low-cost funds that track the entire market can help you prosper over the long term, our columnist says.

Bear markets and recessions happen more often than you think.

The U.S. has been in recession 14 percent of the time since World War II. But being prepared can minimize hardship and even offer investing...

Bear Markets and Recessions Happen More Often Than You Think

The U.S. has been in recession 14 percent of the time since World War II. But being prepared can minimize hardship and even offer investing...

How to invest during a bear market.

History shows that the U.S. stock market has always recovered from declines in the past.

How Inflation Is Affecting Money Market Funds

At last, interest rates for money market funds have started to rise. But inflation means that in real terms, you’re still losing money.

Fossil-Fuel Shares Lead the Stock Market. How Awkward.

If you want to make money in the market but also be a responsible citizen in a warming world, you’re in a tough spot. But...

Is the Stock Market a Shy Bear, or Will It Become a Monster?

The decline has been unnerving, but readers want to know how nasty this year’s downturn may become. Our columnist turns to history for answers.