The nightmarish markets have taken their toll on consumers assets and their confidence. But believe it or not, the crash has also created opportunities. Our guide to getting your financial house in order. more >

From SmartMoney on December 1, 2008

Perhaps, in retrospect, the nation shouldn’t have staked so much of American workers’ retirement security on something as vulnerable as the 401(k) plan. Perhaps you personally wish you’d saved more out of each paycheck or at least started saving earlier. more >

From MoneyWatch on April 19, 2009

Investment success takes time, but more than anything it takes asset allocation—the strategic division of investments among different asset classes, based on your personal goals, time horizon and risk tolerance. more >

From John Hancock Mutual Funds