Do you feel like your 401k is at ground zero? You're not alone.

Ten time tested investment principals that all investors should follow in any market. We have experienced some difficult time over the last year but these principals are still relevant.

Investors should approach their portfolios with a "Buy and Beware" mentality, including their retirement portfolio, says Dave Kansas. He advises tracking the balance of your investments over time.

When it comes to direct investing in residential real estate and becoming a landlord, you should ask yourself: “What am I getting into?”

Before deciding on investing your money into mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds or even stocks, it's a good idea to do your research.

There are a few situations where ETFS come in handy

Everyone’s tempted to base their fund buying decision on a fund’s performance, but that shouldn’t be the only factor you consider. Today’s star performer could easily become tomorrow’s laggard. Here are some guidelines:

A stock option gives you the right to buy or sell stock at a particular price on or before a certain expiration date. Here is a look at the different types of stock options.

With the stock markets on such a wild ride the past few years, FiLife Editor at Large takes a step back to revisit stock valuation models to root out if stocks are cheap or expensive.

The equity markets have plummeted since the beginning of 2008, and investors have flocked to fixed income options in droves. Bonds are not flawless, so buyers should beware of the associated risks.