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Nearly every man who develops an idea works it up to the point where it looks impossible, and then he gets discouraged. That's not the place to become discouraged.
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Generation Y asks ‘Why should I invest in stocks?’
Aaron Lifter has a clear goal in mind when it comes to investing. He keeps a little more than half of his portfolio in stocks. The rest is stashed in bonds to help smooth his returns. Read More
Heard Off The Street: What’s Up?
The most widely used emerging market stock index is the MSCI EM Index. For the 12 months ended in September 2011, this index returned ‐16% in dollar terms. Over that same period, the S&P 500 returned +4%. Read More
5 biggest money mistakes retirees make
Live long and prosper. We should all be so lucky to fulfill this blessing made popular in the television series “Star Trek.” For retirees to maintain their desired lifestyle without a paycheck, possibly for decades, they need have a solid financial plan. Read More
4 of the biggest money mistakes single people make
The single life isn’t always the simple life. When it comes to financial planning, being on your own doesn’t mean managing your money is a cakewalk. That’s especially true today. Read More
No New Taxes? Think Again
At the time of this writing President Obama and congressional leaders of both parties have evidently agreed to a framework for a budget deal that would cut trillions of dollars in federal spending over the next decade and clear the way for an increase in the government’s borrowing limit. Read More
5 Steps Toward Sound Investing
Making sound investments is simple, but it’s not easy. It requires planning, discipline, realistic expectations, flexibility and understanding. Read More
With default looming, what investors should do now
How do you prepare for a financial cataclysm that may not happen? Read More
2 tools for a mutual fund portfolio checkup
Summer and the end of the year are popular times for investors to perform checkups of their mutual fund portfolios to see whether they’re on track with their savings goals. Read More
7 tips for rebalancing your fund portfolio now
Summer is generally a calm season for the financial markets. It offers time to reflect,
check your mutual fund portfolio, and see whether you’re on track with savings goals. Read More
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Fidelity adds a new twist to muni bond investing
Fidelity Investments is taking a target-date approach to municipal bond investing, launching mutual funds designed to protect investors against the possibility of a loss just when they need to withdraw cash. Read More
8 things REIT investors need to know
Here’s a look at eight things investors should know before they invest in real estate investment trusts. Read More
Thinking about financial risks
There are no sure things in the world of finance. The market value of the securities in your 401(k) may rise or fall, the monthly cost of your variable rate mortgage can go up and down. Even Treasury securities will vary in value. Read More
4 tips for older investors in target-date funds
Target-date mutual funds offer a simple premise. Their mix of investments is adjusted periodically to try to strike a proper balance between risk and reward. Read More
