There are many ways to diversify beyond the S&P 500. One is to hold shares of the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF RSP. Another, according to Davis, is to take an even broader index-fund approach. One ...

The resulting positive wealth effect is undoubtedly boosting consumer spending, especially of retiring baby boomers, who are enjoying the windfalls in the value of their stock portfolios and homes.

Investors can go directly to the source to find financial information on companies that are of interest to them. Company filings with the SEC can be accessed on the EDGAR database. Corporate websites ...