Advisers use rules of thumb as starting points to help investors make sound money moves. But these rules don’t always apply. They can become obsolete or misunderstood as the investment landscape ...

If you invest according to the classic 60/40 rule, with three fifths of your nest egg in stocks and two fifths in bonds, then take a moment to pat yourself on the back: It’s a pretty good strategy.

More than 40 million ... only get $60 a month. If the changes in the federal bill become law, Connecticut would be on the hook for a percentage of that expense each year. That could mean tapping ...

If you invest according to the classic 60/40 rule, with three fifths of your nest egg in stocks and two fifths in bonds, then take a moment to pat yourself on the back: It’s a pretty good strategy.