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If lawmakers don’t reach a deal to avert the Fiscal Cliff, income from dividends may be taxed at a much higher rate next year. But Nilus Mattive says not to panic, because dividend-paying stocks are still a better investment than most alternatives.

Don Lucek says that Financials may be the Sector of the Year for 2013 – just as they were in 2012. He names the areas of the industry that will benefit from improving fundamentals, and avoid the dangers presented by the European debt crisis.

Larry Edelson says that the election results don’t really matter, because the markets and the coming sovereign debt crisis are far bigger and stronger. He proves his point with a look at the latest action in gold, silver, the dollar and U.S. stocks.

Mike Larson says the elections only gave us more of the same do-nothing Washington environment that produced the debt ceiling debacle, failed to address our long-term debt and deficit problems, and now threatens to push us over the Fiscal Cliff.

The election is over, but there is still a lot of uncertainty weighing on the U.S. markets, especially from the approaching Fiscal Cliff. Mike Burnick says there is better value in the emerging markets, where he sees a sustainable, secular uptrend.

Now that the election is over, investors’ attention will turn toward our next hurdle: the Fiscal Cliff. Tom Essaye says that if our leaders kick the can down the road again, ratings downgrades and a Treasury bond selloff will likely follow.

Nilus Mattive highlights his favorite way to get some yield and inflation protection from government securities – I-Bonds. Series I Savings Bonds are extremely safe, and yield about 1.76 percent annually, more than one-year CDs right now.

Don Lucek reveals the second of three sectors that Newt Gingrich said could produce huge gains after the election: technology. Don tells you the criteria he uses to choose the tech stocks that are likely to outperform in both up and down markets.

On this special edition of Money and Markets TV, Charles Goyette, editor of the Wealth and Liberty Alert, imparts the first lesson of gold investing: Do not leave your gold in the care of somebody else. Take physical possession of your gold.

It’s been 20 years since the first exchange-traded fund was introduced. Mike Burnick explains the advantages that have made ETFs more popular than mutual funds, and the emerging trends that could make them even more popular over the next two decades.

As the country recovers from Hurricane Sandy, Tom Essaye advises investors to recognize risks to their portfolios. But he says steep selloffs in the insurance and airline sectors, and a long-term bet on heating oil, may present buying opportunities.

The Federal Reserve’s policy promoting ultra-low interest rates is helping some homeowners. But Nilus Mattive says it’s hurting conservative savers and retirees. The continuation of this policy will need to be weighed by whoever wins the election.

In this special edition of Money and Markets TV, Don Lucek relates what he learned from the conversation he and Martin Weiss had with Newt Gingrich. Don says that regardless of who wins next week’s election, certain healthcare stocks will outperform.

The markets have been trading sideways, as many investors stick to the sidelines ahead of the presidential election. Larry Edelson examines monthly charts to determine the next moves in gold, silver, the U.S. dollar and the Dow Industrials.

The Fed thinks it’s helping consumers by driving down interest rates. But Mike Larson says that easy money policies are tightening profit margins at U.S. banks, making it harder to get credit and threatening the stock market and the overall economy.

China’s stock market has been one of the world’s worst performers this year. But Mike Burnick sees signs that things may be turning around. International capital is flowing back into China and other emerging markets and economic growth is picking up.

Weak PC demand has put a lot of pressure on semiconductor stocks lately, causing the Nasdaq Composite to underperform the other broad indices. But Tom Essaye says the recent declines could present a good buying opportunity for contrarian investors.

Nilus Mattive reveals one of his current recommendations for Income Superstars subscribers, a classic value investment in the retail sector that demonstrates that there are still bargains to be found in today’s challenging market environment.

Global trade among export-dependent nations is falling, and the latest IMF meeting was a disaster, with no cooperation among policymakers. Jack Crooks says that if these trends continue, it could weigh heavily on so-called commodity currencies.

Bolivia’s $500 million bond issue is the latest evidence that investors are chasing yield regardless of risk. Mike Larson says sovereign bonds and other risky investments are already in bubble territory and advises taking profits while you still can.

Third-quarter earnings season is kicking into high gear, and Mike Burnick says the results could determine the stock market’s future performance. If companies beat estimates and issue upbeat guidance, it could spark a sizeable year-end relief rally.

One sector of the stock market that has outperformed recently is financials. Tom Essaye says banking stocks have a lot going for them, including the recovery of the housing market and the increase in loan demand. He tells you how to play the sector.

Nilus Mattive answers questions about his statements on Social Security. He explains why it won’t just take a few tweaks to fix the program’s underlying problems, and why he advocates delaying benefits when the system is becoming insolvent.

Larry Edelson says that many investors are hesitant to make any moves in the markets, considering the ongoing European debt crisis and the upcoming election. That has caused gold, silver, the U.S. dollar and the Dow Industrials to trade sideways.

Many investors are “chasing yield” looking for better returns. But Mike Larson says this trend is one of the biggest dangers facing investors and the overall economy. He tells you which types of investments to avoid, and which to target instead.

The IMF just downgraded its forecasts for global GDP growth. Mike Burnick notes that there is a growing divergence between the developed and emerging economies. He says unprecedented money printing may be the only thing propping up financial markets.

Many investors remain cautious, partially due to the non-confirmation of the market’s new highs by the Dow Transports. But Tom Essaye says that this underperformance is due to weakness in railroad stocks, not underlying weakness in the macro-economy.

President Obama said that Social Security is structurally sound, and may just need to be tweaked. But Nilus Mattive points out that the program is already taking in less money than it pays out, and our lawmakers are only making the situation worse.

Trillions of dollars of monetary and fiscal stimulus has helped the Dow Industrials double in value in less than four years. But Jack Crooks says that sooner or later, the financial economy will begin to reflect the weakness in the real economy.

Easy money policies by the Federal Reserve created the tech bubble and the housing bubble. Mike Larson says policymakers are trying to do it again with QE3. He tells you how to protect your money as the bubble inflates, and profit when it bursts.

The U.S. economy has slowed down again, prompting a third round of quantitative easing from the Fed. Mike Burnick says all the money printing has succeeded in propping up asset prices, and tells you which investment is likely to benefit the most.

Tom Essaye highlights opportunities in the agricultural sector that are largely insulated from the European debt crisis. Lower-than-expected grain supplies should boost prices of corn, wheat and soybeans, boosting seed and fertilizer stocks.

Nilus Mattive answers viewer questions about whether to invest in Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs), the advisability of putting stop loss orders on put options, and the possibility of the government hijacking Americans’ retirement accounts.

Most people believe that Greece or Spain will be the first country to exit the euro-zone. But JR Crooks believes that Germany could decide to abandon the euro. He says that may actually be beneficial for both Germany and the rest of the euro-zone.

We’ve seen tight but volatile market action recently. Larry Edelson says that the markets are coiling up and getting ready to spring. He examines the latest action in gold, silver, the Dow Industrials and the U.S. dollar index.

The European Central Bank keeps bailing out struggling countries, but European politicians refuse to fix the underlying problems. Mike Larson says things aren’t so different in the U.S., and it’s only a matter of time before the market realizes it.

Tom Essaye says that four events out of Spain this week – the release of its 2013 budget, its financial reform plan, a Spanish bank audit and a possible rating downgrade – may drive global stock markets. He tells you how to profit from those events.

Ben Bernanke believes that monetary tightening exacerbated the Great Depression. But Jack Crooks thinks credit manipulation is to blame, then and now, and that the Federal Reserve’s quantitative easing will ultimately be bullish for the U.S. dollar.

There was some thrilling action in financial markets last week. Aidan Doyle presents:Dollar Suffers Worst Week in 8 Months, Reversal Serious Possibility. Euro Posts a Five Week Advance, We May Cross 1.30 Again Soon Japanese Yen: BoJ May Have to Keep Pace to Move USDJPY Above 80. Australia Notably Rejected at 1.06 Despite Positive Risk Move. British Pound Quietly Runs its Most Consistent Advance in Five Years. New Zealand Dollar May Have Better Luck with GDP than RBNZ Gold Run Winded but More Capable of Overtaking 1800.

The Federal Reserve committed to unlimited money printing to boost the economy, even though its previous monetary easing hasn’t worked. Mike Larson says QE1, QE2 and Operation Twist have done nothing for jobs or growth, but are driving up inflation.

Rudy Martin points out that Thailand seems to be recovering from the global economic slowdown more quickly than other emerging markets. The country’s improving fundamentals and geographic advantages make it attractive to international investors.

Chinese stocks continue to lag behind other major global markets, and China’s manufacturing sector shows no signs of turning around soon. But Mike Burnick says that other emerging economies, including India and Russia, are now beginning to lead.

Nilus Mattive relies on fundamental analysis to make most of his investment recommendations. But he also looks at technical indicators such as trendlines, moving averages and support and resistance levels. He shows you how to use these indicators.

Some investors may think the recent moves by the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank are bearish for the U.S. dollar. But Jack Crooks lays out nine reasons why the dollar is still in a long-term bull market, and will continue to move higher.

As expected, the Federal Reserve announced another round of quantitative easing this week. But market conditions are very different now than they were for QE1 and QE2. Mike Larson concludes that the announcement was already priced into the markets.

Mike Burnick examines the indicators that the Federal Reserve is looking at to determine whether it institutes another round of quantitative easing. But Mike says that no matter what the Fed decides, it won’t have much impact on the real economy.

Investors are applauding the ECB announcement that it will buy sovereign bonds of struggling countries. But Tom Essaye says there are still major risks to be aware of, and that the euro currency will ultimately head lower no matter what the ECB does.

Nilus Mattive recounts his experience on September 11, 2001, eleven years ago today. The horrific attacks of that day can teach investors some valuable lessons about planning for, and reacting to, unforeseen events.

The ECB suspended its collateral requirements to institute its new bond-buying program. Jack Crooks says this will expose the ECB to more credit risk, and could eventually end in a break-up of the euro zone or severe devaluation of the euro currency.

Comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and ECB President Mario Draghi have boosted the stock market recently. But Mike Larson says the solutions they’re proposing have failed repeatedly in the past, and will not help the real economy.