Dana George

The decision to avoid a particular sector for now is often the result of colliding circumstances.

The combination of time and compound growth can cause a single investment to grow dramatically.

Key Points Rising costs impact consumer spending, particularly among low- and middle-income households.

Key Points Historically, the S&P 500 averages about a 10% annual return, or roughly 7% factoring in inflation.

Experienced investors have learned to take advantage of market downturns by following this single rule.

While you'll have to wait until October, here's how to find out whether any of those funds are being passed down to you.

Key Points Keeping your emotions in check can make all the difference between losing money and making money in a bear market.

Two of the scariest words in an investor's vocabulary are "market crash." However, there's no time like a crash to add to your portfolio.

Key Points As difficult as it may be, refrain from making any rash, panic-based decisions. Those who say they can consistently time the market are not telling the truth.

Dana George, The Motley Fool