With regulations in flux, it’s a confusing time for those who work with investment professionals. Here’s what investors need to know.

The former markets editor for The Wall Street Journal looks back on why the bull market has lasted so long, and what it says about the future.

Data centers, cellphone towers and ordinary housing are attracting investors.

Some argue that the price-to-book-value ratio has lost its relevance due to the increasing significance of intangible assets.

It’s the missed opportunities that hurt the most, he says.

Monthly Monitor: It was a good month for U.S. stocks, and positive for bonds. But international stocks fell back.

Saving for College: Why you shouldn’t buy life insurance as a way to shelter assets, and other tips for paying for college.

REIT exchange-traded funds generally feature low fees, a big advantage over actively managed real-estate funds,

A George Mason professor on what history says about how investors can protect themselves.

The funds continue to lag behind the stock market, despite a record level of assets. But a few managers are delivering.

Spotlight: iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense has surged over the past year, but trade-war fears are tempering optimism.

Spotlight: As the country struggles, an ETF devoted to it is down 54% this year but attracting cash.

In Translation: If too few stocks are fueling a market rally, it could be a warning sign.

The troubles hammering developing economies are reverberating as far as Tennessee, where the state’s retirement system is the biggest shareholder of a dozen exchange-traded funds that buy stocks in those markets.

Take this WSJ quiz about the important document known as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Ask Encore: The magic number will vary by person. Here are some ways to more accurately calculate your own number.

Most of us vastly underestimate the percentage of income we’ll need. Here’s how you can make sure to get that number right.

Among them are rules on donations, moving expenses and theft losses

From merging AOL and Time Warner to promoting Cheap Trick, he’s made a lot of big moves—and learned from them.

Six questions recent graduates should ask themselves to find the most affordable option.