With the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 fast approaching, it seems timely to look back at one of the most tumultuous and, for many investors, frustrating decades in stock market history.

Ask the right questions before you hand over your money
A balanced portfolio can have a bigger impact on long-term performance than individual stock picking
Investing for retirement is more complicated than opening an IRA or maxing out your 401(k)
When choosing a stock mutual fund, consider performance, manager track record and cost before investing.
Even in times of interest rate uncertainty, a certificate of deposit (CD) can still be part of your cash strategy.
A new wedding trend trades "walking down the aisle" for a walk on the wild side.
Technology stocks have rebounded and are once again the darling of the market. Can the resurgence last?
Arends: That 60/40 portfolio of stocks and bonds your adviser is pushing might not work.
The defense contractor faces a tough enemy: potential cuts in defense.