Investing in a portfolio of currencies is different from currency trading. The success of currency trading comes, obviously, from being on the right side—either long or short—of one transaction. This article is an in-depth explanation of the different factors that influence currency trading.

The Capital Markets Summary provides a succinct presentation of the economy, domestic and foreign equity, fixed income, and high yield markets.

Many people elect to continue working after they retire, and this article examines how earnings in retirement affect social security benefits. We also take a look at some of the changes being discussed for social security in 2011 and beyond.

An in-depth look at inflation–what causes it and why it’s a concern. The article discusses asset classes that may benefit from inflation, and looks at the Fed’s $2 trillion balance sheet. The article includes forward-looking excerpts from the Fed and top economists.

There has been a collision of three realities that has caused much uncertainty in financial markets. Economic, political and financial realities have collided, causing a dynamic the results of which are difficult to forecast.