Being well-prepared for bad times means working toward this goal even when times are good.

In spite of the more positive news that is coming out today, preparing for the worst is still a good idea.

I am often asked, "What advice do you have for the average investor?" My reply is, "Don't be average."

Focusing on price rather than value is a common mistake, but it will cost you big.

The biggest party in history is in its planning stages -- but before you accept an invitation, make sure you know what you’re buying into.

Your greatest asset for financial success is your brain, so be sure to protect it from poor advice.

This isn't America's first financial crisis, but unless drastic action is taken it could take down the entire economy.

Why the recent federal bailouts -- including the biggest one in history -- spell the end of capitalism as we know it.

Tough economic times are cause for alarm, but they're also when smart investors find some of the market's best deals.

There are many types of financial advice, some of which do more harm than good. Learn how to tell the good from the bad.

The Bear Sterns bailout amounts to a Fed handout for the super-rich. Historically speaking, nothing good can result.

Nobody, least of all the presidential candidates, is being frank about the economy. How bad is it? Sky, meet ground.

Despite occasional good reporting, far too many financial journalists know less about investing than their readers.

Even though trying to predict the financial future is folly, knowing what's coming is one of the best ways to get rich.

When high fuel prices cause unrest in even the world's oil-rich countries, times are bound to be tougher here at home.

The economy is sinking into a recession, and the Fed can only do so much. So it's up to you to stay afloat financially.

When the economy's experiencing a cash squeeze, it could be time to go looking for that once-in-a-lifetime investment.

The dollar's in decline, the Dow's a rollercoaster, and the subprime fiasco has legs. Looking for a silver lining?

It's easy to take the safest route in business and in life. But the best plans and biggest rewards always require risk.

Business partnerships are like any relationship -- you have to kiss a few frogs before finding the ideal companion.