Who's better at getting a family to talk about money matters, mom or dad? Taking sides probably won't make for a harmonious Mother's Day celebration on Sunday.

It's easy to overlook what's important when it comes to saving money. Many people would sooner clip a coupon for shampoo than review the expenses they're paying to invest in mutual funds.

Tim Buckley may be today's most influential fund industry leader, measured by his impact on how Americans' retirement funds are invested.

Market pros call it the Great Rotation. That's the long-awaited scenario when investors take their money out of bonds and sink it into stocks.

Fidelity Investments is ramping up its small presence in the rapidly growing exchange-traded fund business by expanding a 3-year-old partnership with BlackRock Inc.'s iShares unit, the largest ETF provider.

The recipe for successful investing sounds pretty simple: have reasonably good timing over the long haul and avoid big mistakes. That's what helps professionals build a worthy track record. For average investors, it's advisable to set the bar lower. Construct a balanced portfolio of low-cost mutual funds, make regular contributions...

Employee 401(k) accounts are growing fast, thanks to the surging stock market and increased contributions from workers and their employers.

But whatever one thinks about gun control, removing such an investment from a portfolio on moral grounds isn't always a simple matter. There are potential costs from putting your principles before profits.