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The Market we hear so much about is actually made up of different exchanges. See the different stock market exchanges and what they handle.

The Market we hear so much about is actually made up of different exchanges. See the different stock market exchanges and what they handle.

I still can't get over why people put so much stock in gold when the stock market hits a recession or when international markets in general hit turbulence.  It makes little sense to me that this is what people do in order to feel more secure.

I still can't get over why people put so much stock in gold when the stock market hits a recession or when international markets in general hit turbulence.  It makes little sense to me that this is what people do in order to feel more secure.

Investing in the stock market is one of the best ways to build long term wealth. Here are 5 things you can do to help maximize your chances of success.

I truly don't believe that there are more than handful of people out there who can truly pick stocks with enough skill to beat the street on a long-term basis.

Investors should look for bubble signs long before a stock market bubble is identified. Here are 5 bubble sings to look for:

Limiting losses in a stock market crash requires getting your asset allocation right. The secret is: price matters.

An explanation of PE 10 as a stock market valuation tool. how to use PE 10 to improve long term returns and lower risk of portfolio drawdowns.

Does the economy matter? Given the tremendous stock market run from the end of last year through the end of the first quarter of this year, it seems like a good time to assess the current position of the markets.

Bonds are very popular when stock markets are choppy and because of strong historical returns. There are many different types of bonds.

Bonds are very popular when stock markets are choppy and because of strong historical returns. There are many different types of bonds.

"It's pretty well-established at this point that I don't think that I am smart enough to beat the overall stock market when it comes to investing in equities.  The good news is that I think the average returns on equities are pretty damn good, and I have a solid strategy for realizing them.  While I don't believe I'm smart enough, or willing to put in the research needed to beat the market, Mike Heroux from the The Dividend Guy blog and The Financial Blogger just might be."

As stock market volatility continues, it's important to remember some timeless principles through your financial stages in life. Focus on the basics.

Next year the first baby boomers will reach the "standard" retirement age of 65 years.  I read in the news the doomsday reports of the stock markets collapsing and the health care system falling apart.  Is this really going to happen?