The Millionaire Class: Most New U.S. Senators are Rich

Approximately 60% of first-year U.S. senators and 40% of House of Representatives freshmen are worth at least $1 million, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. That makes them far richer than most of the Americans th…

It’s Not Too Late to Buy Into the Rising Stock Market

The S&P 500 has nearly doubled from its post-crash lows, and small investors are finally getting off the sidelines again. Normally, that would be a danger sign for a correction, but right now, all signs point to the upward stoc…

How Your Portfolio Can Profit From Higher Oil Prices

Skyrocketing prices don’t have to bring only pain. Investors can also find some relief with investments that can benefit from oil’s recent — and likely future — increases. Here are some ETFs and mutual funds worth considering…

The Secret Weapon Behind eBay’s Comeback

After a long, painful transformation from an online auction site to a mobile-focused e-commerce hub, eBay is finally staging a comeback, online and on Wall Street. But auction sales don’t account for its rousing recovery. For t…