Investment Instruments

Before making a committment to invest in European offerings, wise investors should consider those countries' pension obligations and liabilities.

With investors' portfolios threatened, advisors are increasingly looking for products offering diversification, safety and extra income.

ETFs, emerging markets and infrastructure projects likely to benefit as insurers exit the fixed-income market.

When stocks are rallying as they are now, investors should exercise caution. The market is up more than 120 percent since early 2009, and the strongest returns may be behind us.

Guardian's SecureFuture Income Annuity product will generate retirement income payments for owners based on an initial premium payment of $5,000.

Charles Schwab Bank has added two funds to its collective trust fund lineup for eligible retirement plans: Schwab Managed Retirement Trust Fund 2055 and Schwab Indexed Retirement Trust Fund 2055.