The unemployment rate hit 10.2%, the highest level in more than 26 years, leaving nearly 16 million Americans unable to find work. Kelsey Hubbard and Brett Arends discuss just how bleak the situation has become.
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Dow Jones Newswires' Simon Constable hears from WSJ’s Brett Arends on why the recent pullback in stocks presents a time to re-balance asset classes. Plus, why it¹s important to avoid treasury bonds right now.
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WSJ’s Brett Arends explains to colleague Simon Constable why fund managers gave a big thumbs down to Wall Street analysts and how the small investor willing to buy European and British equities could do well. (Nov. 28)
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WSJ's Return On Investment columnist Brett Arends discusses the U.S. government's plan to rescue Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and what it means for your finances. He says it's time to invest, but that you should also prepare for higher taxes. (Sept. 8)
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Do you think you know who is going to win this year's presidential election? If so, you can make a wager online. WSJ's Brett Arends reports. (Sept. 4)
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R.O.I. columnist Brett Arends talks with WSJ’s Adam Najberg about how to stay liquid, while keeping some investments. He suggests some alternatives to stocks.
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WSJ’s personal finance columnist Brett Arends explains to Dow Jones Newswires' Simon Constable why investors should keep a cool head and be careful not to get fooled by long lasting bear-market rallies.
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WSJ’s Jennifer Levitz and Brett Arends talk asset reallocation, diversification of risk and protecting capital as ways to rebuild portfolios decimated by the financial-markets crisis.
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WSJ's personal finance columnist, Brett Arends, addresses some of the concerns that AIG customers must be feeling in light of the recent market turmoil. (Sept. 16)
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How can we have a merry Christmas when the economy is in shambles? WSJ’s Brett Arends and Dow Jones Newswires' Simon Constable find 12 ways to save some money. (Nov. 25)
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WSJ's Return On Investment columnist Brett Arends talks with personal finance editor Cybele Weisser about why you should be investing in global markets. He discusses how much of your portfolio should go abroad and how to diversify wisely. (Sept. 8)
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