Portuguese Bonds Lead Irish, Italian Debt Slump After Downgrade

Portugal’s bonds plunged after Moody’s Investors Service cut its credit rating, sending yields to records and leading losses across Europe’s most indebted nations on concern the region’s debt crisis is spreading.

-

Low-cost funds, with no-cost advice

Some investment dealers provide assistance in building and maintaining a portfolio with some of the cheapest mutual funds around

-

Option Trading Course Stresses Greeks

A lot of option traders don't fully understand Option Greeks. The inexperienced option trader only focuses on the Greek known as Delta. Although Delta can tell us a lot about our option position, the best traders don't stop there. A good trader will focus on volatility in the stock market.

-

OnePath answers critics on property trust plans

A rebellion by big investors in Argosy Property Trust could throw a spanner in the works for all unit trusts, says the owner of Argosy's management company.

-

Roger Clemens trial: a rougher road than Barry Bonds had?

Slugger Barry Bonds was convicted on one of four perjury and obstruction charges, in connection with a probe of illegal steroid use. Ex-pitching ace Roger Clemens faces six charges – and may have a harder time avoiding conviction, experts say.

-

Mass.: investment advice online needs oversight

Massachusetts regulators say investment advisers and others in the securities industry are using social media more than ever, but not enough of their messages are saved for oversight.

-

How to Organize and Maintain Your Car to Save You Time, Money, and Effort

# cars Whether your car is in pristine condition or it's a disaster area, you can do a number of simple things to keep it organized, well-maintained, and working its best. Here's an easy approach to getting things in order and making your car do more for you. More »

-

Money Talks: How to Save Your Skin Literally

Sunlight. Simply being in it can make you happy and help your body absorb vitamin D.

-

Increasing Class Sizes Could Save $6 Billion

Policymakers are coming around to the notion of slightly increasing class sizes to save money.

-

Deeder sets webcast on Evergreen budget

Superintendent John Deeder will host a live webcast on Thursday, June 30, to share his cost-savings plan for Evergreen Public Schools. At stake are the fate of classroom teacher positions, school librarians, fifth-grade music and middle-school athletic programs, some high school counselors and dozens more potential targets.

-