We are in the midst of a serious financial crisis, and there is a temptation to act precipitously, without thinking of the long-term consequences.

After the congressional testimony of Michael Masters and George Soros, Senator Joe Lieberman is proposing a speculation investment ban.

Rather than listening to the experts, find your own fliers. Just remember: Don't invest more than you can safely lose, adopt an exit strategy, and don't confuse taking fliers with long-term investing.

Everything you always wanted to know about the housing crash, but were afraid to ask.

With the housing market slump far from over, a dose of modesty would aid policymakers in this situation.

The interests of Russia's industrial leaders may not always coincide with society's, but by winning the right to promote those interests, the oligarchs can advance Russian democracy.

A funny thing is happening to small-cap stocks. They're rising from the dead.

Bad policies in rich nations have restricted food output, diverted crops from food to energy production, and stopped emerging-nation farmers from increasing capacity.