The Ponzi scheme is an investor’s worst nightmare. The thought of discovering that a trusted associate has absconded with your hard-fought income can keep well-meaning investors from making financial decisions with confidence. With federal authorities warning that...

Whether you’re a first-time investor or you have been doing it for years, you should always be on the lookout for scams. Before you make any commitments, be sure that you know how to spot and avoid a Ponzi scheme. Here are some red flags to look out for. Low-risk,...

Bernie Madoff is in prison, serving a 150-year sentence after pleading guilty to numerous felony charges for bilking investors out of billions of dollars. However, just because the drawn-out criminal case is over does not mean the matter is resolved. Far from...