Henry Stimpson

Unprecedented snowstorms are predicted to sweep across the East Coast. With this severe weather underway property-owners should take immediate action to protect themselves and their property.

Winter brings a unique set of hazards that call for special safety precautions; for instance, fire losses increase and more auto accidents occur.

Are you covered if the holiday presents you just bought are stolen from your car? What if they're destroyed at home by a fire or a storm?

With identity theft on the rise (more than 15 million victims per year), here are suggestions for holiday shoppers to protect their identities.

With the East Coast getting slammed by Hurricane Sandy this week, it might be time to brush up on proper homeowners insurance. For instance, do you know who's responsible for paying for the damage caused by falling trees?

No matter what type of boat you own - canoe, jet ski, sailboat - you need to insure against two risks: liability of injury and risk of damage to your property.

Europe's markets are battered right now and emerging markets' hot streak has slowed; but there's still long-term value there.

If you're a condominium owner, the type of insurance you get depends on your condo association bylaws, which specify who is responsible for insuring what.

Most rising professionals avoid making financial decisions because they lack good information or professional help.

While you probably don't have an antique that's "a national treasure" lying around, you may have some unusually valuable possessions that call for special insurance coverage.

Going over your 2011 tax return is the first step in thinking about your 2012 taxes.

Have investors fooled themselves again? Despite strong returns since 2009, investors are more interested in bonds because they keep eyeing the stock market's past volatility.

Anyone who owns a home, has significant assets or is earning a good living should have umbrella liability insurance, but most don't bother.

A look at more than 600 mutual funds and ETFs revealed that all but very short-term bonds are too risk today. What makes a good fund?

By spotting and overcoming emotional and cognitive biases, you can avoid making bad investment decisions that could ruin your portfolio.

From buying a home to refinancing existing debt to cutting estate taxes, low rates make intra-family loans timely.

Europe might seem the last place you'd want to invest your money. European markets have fallen nearly 20% this year in dollar terms, and the debt crisis grinds on. But European stocks should be in every investor's portfolio.

Your house doesn't have to get hit by a tornado for your possessions to be destroyed. An unfortunate fire or a severe storm can do some serious damage too, so it's important to have an inventory and the right insurance in case the worst should happen.

What to do with your money in these volatile times.

Your kids might love a pool or a trampoline in the backyard, but double check with your insurance company to make sure that they'll cover these new installations in case someone gets injured.

If you own a boat, you should review your insurance and make sure you have adequate coverage, even for when its out of the water.

Most investors have little or no investments into Australia despite the fact that this developed country has the growth potential of emerging nations.

If you're about to be subject to a field audit, where the IRS or your state agency goes through your records with a fine-tooth comb, you should prepare yourself before contacting tax authorities. Here's some advice to help you cope with the process.

When it comes to planning for retirement, there is no exact number for how much you should save -- defining an exact savings goal for everyone is impossible. But you can calculate a range to come up with an attainable goal for yourself by following these easy steps.

While it's too late to save on 2010 taxes, it's not too early to start thinking about 2011. With the right charitable-giving strategy, you can do the most good while making the most of available tax deductions.

The new tax law's $5 million gift-tax exemption for 2011 and 2012 gives high-net-worth individuals a short-lived opportunity to give more money to family members tax-free.

Emerging markets and select energy stocks should be a key part of a risk-averse portfolio, particularly now when Wall Street is greatly overvalued, one advisor cautions. He points to three indicators as evidence of the U.S. stock market's current frothy conditions.

Many take 401(k) plans for granted -- they get the paperwork and choose investments without reading the fine print. But by not understanding your retirement plan, you may end up missing out on "free money," or paying more taxes than you should. Here are some examples.

Two expert money managers offer up their Top 11 financial moves investors should make in the coming year to preserve and grow wealth, and adapt to changing income-tax and estate-tax policy.

Bond prices are way up, and yields are way down. If interest rates spike in this environment, many long-term bond investors may get burned. These investment ideas can help you find higher yields, while taming the risk of rising rates.