Jeff Sommer

The immediate outlook is grim, but low-cost funds that track the entire market can help you prosper over the long term, our columnist says.

The U.S. has been in recession 14 percent of the time since World War II. But being prepared can minimize hardship and even offer investing…

The U.S. has been in recession 14 percent of the time since World War II. But being prepared can minimize hardship and even offer investing…

History shows that the U.S. stock market has always recovered from declines in the past.

At last, interest rates for money market funds have started to rise. But inflation means that in real terms, you’re still losing money.

If you want to make money in the market but also be a responsible citizen in a warming world, you’re in a tough spot. But…

The decline has been unnerving, but readers want to know how nasty this year’s downturn may become. Our columnist turns to history for answers.

Is this is a good time to buy stocks, readers ask? Yes, our columnist says, but only if you can handle further losses and don’t…

Our columnist is responding to readers’ questions. This week, he focuses on inflation, with the help of a bond maven and a Nobel laureate.

Head-spinning volatility in financial markets isn’t all that puzzling when you consider the problems the Federal Reserve is grappling with, our columnist says.