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Mutual funds allow shareholders to invest in a diverse group of bonds, stocks and money market instruments, with the benefits of professional money management.

From saving for a downpayment on a house to investing for retirement, mutual funds are a great way to get started with investing.

What are mutual fund fees and expenses? Where are those fees paid paying going? Can investors find funds with low expenses? An overview of fund fees and expenses.

Front load, back end, level load, no load... before buying mutual funds, learn these terms and how to get the best value for every investment dollar.

Though mutual funds have failed to lure investors now that so many exchange-traded funds (or ETFs) are available, mutual funds are still the smarter choice in many cases.

If time is of the essence and you cannot spare any in managing an investment portfolio, but want higher returns for your money, then mutual funds might be the answer.

From fees to performance, this article reviews the risks of purchasing stock and bond mutual funds.

Choosing mutual funds for individual savings goals requires some thought before investing. Discover what to consider and what research to do before choosing a fund.

American mutual funds: with a host of benefits, millions of Americans are invested managed funds; to make money from the stock market and plan for retirement.

By avoiding the typically higher costs of actively managed funds, index fund investors benefit from higher returns.

Understanding how mutual funds work helps investors (particularly newer ones) to diversify their portfolio without risking large sums of money.

Which is the easier way to invest in the market, mutual funds or Exchange-Traded Funds?

The cost of buying mutual funds and maintaining ownership is an important factor when choosing an investment. Learn about MER, back end and front load mutual funds.

Due to better liquidity, efficiency, and control, ETFs make better options for the common investor than conventional mutual funds.

Rating mutual funds can be a difficult task for even a seasoned investor. Here are some shortcuts to pick top funds with a screener.

Want to invest in your favorite company without a broker? Well, more and more companies are offering a way to purchase stock directly from them called no load stocks.

Savvy investors make use of exchange-traded funds to trade conservatively with minimal involvement. Being familiar with these tools can make for wise investing.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) protects bank accounts such as checking and money market accounts. Money market funds are not covered by the FDIC.

Both mutual funds and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) can help you broaden your investment diversification, but ETFs may be a cheaper means to achieve strong returns.

Gold investing isn't the only hedge against inflation when fixed income interest rates can't keep up. Other real assets can make a portfolio inflation resistant, too.

If mutual fund brokers offered this one piece of advice, investors would likely increase their portfolio profits by 100 percent. What is the secret tip?

If mutual fund brokers offered this one piece of advice, investors would likely increase their portfolio profits by 100 percent. What is the secret tip?

If mutual fund brokers offered this one piece of advice, investors would likely increase their portfolio profits by 100 percent. What is the secret tip?

Asset allocation is as important to your financial health as regular medical checkups and dentist visits are to your physical health.

Due to the struggling economy, prices are higher. Learn how to avoid paying extra fees on credit card, mortgage and mutual funds.

This article explains the basics of mutual funds by breaking down what they invest in.

Beartoes explains Point and Figure charting and answers your questions on the discussion forum.

On April 20, 2009, 60 Minutes' reporter Steve Kroft detailed a plethora of shortcomings with the current 401(k) marketplace.

As corporate America looks to conserve capital, dividends are on the chopping block. For investors depending on dividend income, this adds insult to injury.

Government and self-regulatory organizations in the United States and Canada oversee firms and agents that deal with securities.

As investors become more aware of the world around them, they search for avenues of ethical investing, one of which is responsible mutual funds.

For investors looking for a relatively low risk investment option that will provide all the gains of the overall stock market, index funds are probably the best answer.

Not only does Vanguard offer some of the lowest cost No-Load mutal funds available, Vanguard has the widest selection of index funds available all in one fund family.

Growth fund investing and mutual fund buying could make larger profits with this one tip. What is it?

The newly-released Flow of Funds report of the Federal Reserve Bank shows investors are favoring shares of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) during the current recession.

Gold as an investment, whether held physically (for example, in Krugerrand gold coins) or on paper (for example, in a gold mutual fund) tends to do well in tough times.

Bond funds offer an alternative for the less affluent investor but income can vary depending on the credit risk taken and where on the yield curve money is placed.

Exchange-traded funds are attractive to investors for several reasons, such as being cost effective, less volatile than stocks, or more flexible than mutual funds.

Interest is growing in green funds that allow socially responsible investing in green stocks and sustainable businesses with a focus on corporate ethics.

A review of the market-beating strategies from Warren Buffett and The Motley Fool.

In Canada, a Registered Retirement Savings Plan is a basic way to save for retirement. It is like a savings account in some ways.

Are you looking to begin a journey into the stock market? There are a multitude of ways to get started, and even those who aren't investment experts can take part.

As of 3/14/06, Bob Brinker is bullish and remains fully invested in his equity portfolios. For new money, he recommends dollar cost averaging.

Bob Brinker is bullish on the US stock market, has his recommended, low cost mutual fund portfolios fully invested, and recommends a dollar-cost-average approach for new

This article examines Bob Brinker's 5 root causes for a bear market as of June 4th of 2006.

This article examines Bob Brinker's 5 root causes for a bear market as of April 23, 2006.

My favorite quotes from experts about trying to time the stock market.

There is no better topic for an April Fool's Day article than "penny stocks."

An overview of basic financial and investment strategies

A California municipal bond default is possible due to the state budget deficit. Nevertheless, many investors are betting on a federal bailout if California defaults.