Many long-term investors look to Fed speeches for insight. We explain why they’re not good guides and investors should look to planning—not parsing—when building portfolios.

It's easy to think of Medicare as a single program that automatically activates at age 65, but it's not that simple. Here are some things to consider.

As the Fed signals more rate hikes ahead, we look at the prospects for further aggressive tightening and whether the Fed may be missing the mark.