You won't believe how these common investing terms came to be.

The nation's top bond fund manager says, "The cult of inflation may only have just begun." But that doesn't mean you have to suffer.

Think of it this way: If you've played Monopoly, you can understand the Fed. Ready for a round?

There are only two settings in the financial world -- maximum fear and maximum greed. At the moment, the dial is turned to maximum fear.

Find out what middle-class job should expect pay freezes very soon.

Why are financial reporters and pundits always talking about the dollar slipping or gaining? Here are some basics to explain how the dollar rises and falls.

Many economists believe these leading economic indicators can predict the future direction of the economy, making it important that you know them, too.

Quantitative easing is a hot issue: the challenges the Fed is facing, the actions it's likely to take and what an investor should do to prepare.

Understanding what moves the market and being conversant in the most important  economic indicators can give investors an edge -- and help you make money.