For those who have mastered Wall Street 101, here's a more in-depth look at stocks, bonds and mutual funds, as well as the U.S. and world economy. In five easy pieces, this section introduces the whys and wherefores of 457 plans. The Bear's Cave Learn what a bear market is, and calculate how your investments would have fared in the great bear market of the 1970s. The views represented above are those of the author, and the information provided here does not constitute any tax, investment or legal advice. The historical data presented are for illustrative purposes only.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results.