Where Earnings Go (January 01, 2007)
Columnist Virginia B. Morris explains some of the typical ways corporate managers use earnings to fuel growth, strengthening companies and rewarding shareholders.

Dot-Com Bubble, Part II? (January 01, 2007)
In this republished Knowledge@Wharton article, social networking websites such as MySpace, YouTube and Facebook are analyzed, with their very high valuations weighed against their marketing clout and potential for growth.

Accounting for Pension Plans (November 01, 2006)
Contributor Mark Eckman, CPA, provides a detailed look at the arcane world of pension fund accounting.

Not-So-Fine Print (October 01, 2006)
Contributor Thomas D. Saler describes the work of financial journalist Michelle Leder, whose blog Footnoted.org delves into the fine details of company reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A Company in Balance (May 01, 2006)
Assets - Liabilities = Net Worth.

Setting Up a Brokerage Account (March 01, 2006)
The Choices You'll Need To Make

Discover the BetterInvesting Community (February 19, 2006)

Discover the BetterInvesting Community

The BetterInvesting Community on Netscape, formerly known as The NAIC Forum on CompuServe, is an active community of investors who discuss stocks, BetterInvesting methods, and other financial topics.

More Risks To Consider (February 01, 2006)
Alexandra Armstrong and Karen Preysnar discuss different kinds of risk you can encounter when investing.

In Good Company (January 01, 2006)
What 'Corporation' Means for Investors

Is Often the Best Protection (December 01, 2005)
People rob banks because, as the famous line goes, that's where the money is. And there's a lot of money in the stock market, so it's reasonable to expect that some unscrupulous sorts will try to use the market to fleece investors.

Stay Steady in a Flat Market (December 01, 2005)
When the stock market is in a holding pattern, it can become a true test of many individual investors' buy and hold strategy.

Reading Stock Tickers and Tables (December 01, 2005)
Every stock trade -- and there are billions of them every day in U.S. markets -- generates a change in the stock's price. While a single trade may make only a penny's difference one way or the other, the price can climb or drop substantially in a single day through a series of rapid-fire transactions.

Putting Your Money Where Your Heart Is (December 01, 2005)
Bonnie Biafore notes that investors are adding another requirement to their list of criteria that makes a good investment -- whether the company provides some kind of positive social return to the environment or the world.

Finding a Financial Professional (October 01, 2005)
Are you looking for an RIA, a CFP, a CFA, an RR or maybe a CPA? Undoubtedly one of the major challenges you face as an investor is determining who's who as you seek out the people qualified to help you clarify your financial goals and make investments to help you achieve your objectives.

Letters to the Editor (September 01, 2005)

How Markets Work (September 01, 2005)
It's easy to imagine a marketplace. Think of a farmers' market, a suburban mall or something a bit more exotic, like a Moroccan bazaar. It's a place of constant activity, with goods and money always changing hands. The securities marketplace is at least as busy -- though it isn't always a physical place. The goods for sale are the stocks, bonds and other products that investors want to buy or sell.

Investors Consider Whether It's Time To Go Global (September 01, 2005)
The global economy's growth is undeniable, but many Americans still hesitate to invest internationally.

Forecasting Demographic Change (August 01, 2005)
Amy Crane discusses spending and investing patterns with Harry Dent and Rodney Johnson.

Slicing the Pie Into Asset Classes (August 01, 2005)
Virginia Morris of Lightbulb Press describes the various asset classes and their importance.

News Known Is News Discounted (August 01, 2005)

Understanding the Fine Print (July 01, 2005)
Amy Crane reviews Broker Contracts.

Logging On to Blogs (July 01, 2005)
As if the Web doesn't have enough information to keep us glued to our computer screens, the newest online phenomenon is the blog, says Bonnie Biafore.

Myths About Investing (June 01, 2005)
Members of BetterInvesting Magazine's Editorial Advisory and Securities Review Committee chip away at some of the myths that, like the stone of Sisyphus, can weigh down individual investors.

Be Your Own Expert (June 01, 2005)
To many people the phrase "conventional wisdom" might simply mean the collective view of a group of experts that has become widely accepted. But like many commonly used phrases, "conventional wisdom" has strayed from its roots.

Main Street Meets Wall Street for Hundreds of Thousands of American Investors (November 15, 2004)

Growth in Europe: A View From Overseas (October 01, 2004)
A Glimpse at Germany, France, Ireland, Central Europe

Comparing Brokers for Stocks and Funds (July 01, 2004)
If you're investing in mutual funds along with common stocks, you may need to re-evaluate the broker you're using. Bonnie Biafore explains.

Glossary -- How Many of the 110 Terms Do You Know? (January 01, 2004)
Here's a glossary of basic terms compiled by the editors of Better Investing, utilizing The New York Times Dictionary of Money and Investing, in an attempt to help simplify the challenge for newbie investors.

75 Basic Terms for the Beginning Investor (January 01, 2004)
Here's a glossary of basic terms compiled by the editors of Better Investing, utilizing The New York Times Dictionary of Money and Investing, in an attempt to help simplify the challenge for beginning investors.

More Time for Judgment, Less for Collecting Data (July 01, 2002)
Joe Craig, chairman of the NAIC's Computer Group Advisory Board, tells of the advantages of using a computer for investing research.

How the Web Can Work for You (June 01, 2002)
An endless expanse of financial information that once was a world away from individual investors is now at their fingertips.

Benefiting from a Sideways Market (May 01, 2002)
Let's not lose sight of how important a flat or sideways market can be to our wealth-building programs. At such times bargain shopping and accumulation can take place. We simply need to remember what we're shopping for as long-term investors, and that's growing companies at good prices.

Have Data, Will Study (March 03, 2002)
"Have Data, Will Study," says Mark Robertson as he gives readers a glimpse of new data offerings at the NAIC Web Site.