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The Retirement Advisor
Model Portfolios for investors who are near or enjoying the retirement lifestyle. Specific No-load mutual fund recommendations, best CD rates and savings bond offerings.
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Advantages of Index Funds
By avoiding the typically higher costs of actively managed funds, index fund investors benefit from higher returns.
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Benchmarking Q3 2006 Results YTD
Simple, passive investments using index funds are hard for most to beat. This article shows you how to calculate benchmark returns for any asset allocation.
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Fidelity - Lowest Cost Index Funds (for now)
For now, Fidelity leads the race for low cost index funds. At the other end, one company charges you 1.5%!
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Mutual Fund Basics
What are mutual funds and what are some things you should know about them. Here are some basic answers.
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Books to Teach Yourself About Investing
Kirk gives his top investment books for a new investor
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DRIPS are not good investments
Drips, or dividend reinvestment programs, are poor investments for new investors since they lack diversification. They are also a tax nightmare.
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Misconceptions: Market Timing verse Stock Picking
A discussion of market timing verse stock picking
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So You Wanna Get Rich?: Index 500 Funds returned about 23% in 1996
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Year End Preparation
How to keep more of your money in the next year.
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Vanguard Mutual Fund Family
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.
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Henry To - New Year's Resolution
Asset allocation is as important to your financial health as regular medical checkups and dentist visits are to your physical health.
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First Investments: Getting Started
Suggestions for first stock investments
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Investment Strategy Review
A review of the market-beating strategies from Warren Buffett and The Motley Fool.
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Should I Sell Today?
I take profits when my asset allocation is at the top of its range. Likewise, I buy when my allocation is at the bottom of its range. This is not market timing.
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Asset Allocation Review
Shows how asset allocation smoothes portfolio returns
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Asset Allocation Review for 2003
Shows how asset allocation smoothes portfolio returns in up and down markets. Updated for 2003 final results.
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Asset Allocation Review Through 2002
Shows how asset allocation smoothes portfolio returns in up and down markets
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Claymore Wraps ETF Investments
Claymore Exchange Traded Fund wraps lead the ETF market in minimizing risks and maximizing rewards for their investors' hard-earned dollars.
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The Fine Line Between Investing and Gambling
This article addresses an extremely important issue concerning everyday investors - the fundamental lack of financial education on basic investing concepts and the importance of financial planning. It includes tips on how to invest responsibly.
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Asset Allocation Review: Jan 2005
Shows how asset allocation smoothes portfolio returns in up and down markets. Updated for 2004 final results.
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Bob Brinker Update for November 2005
Summary of Bob Brinker's Market Outlook for October
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Critical Mass
You have reached your personal critical mass when you have enough investment assets to retire. This article help you decide if you have reached critical mass.
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Investing in the Stock Market
Which is the easier way to invest in the market, mutual funds or Exchange-Traded Funds?
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Pros and Cons of Mutual Fund Investing
From fees to performance, this article reviews the risks of purchasing stock and bond mutual funds.
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Recommended Investment Books - Basic
Investment books I recommend folks read before they start to invest.
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Technical Analysis
TA: Technical Analysis - Pros and Cons
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Understand Fees Before Buying Mutual 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.
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Using Asset Allocation to make money in a Flat Market
How to use market volatility to make money in a flat market without market timing.
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Bob Brinker Update 0314
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.
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Market Timing: Should You Attempt It?
This is a popular debate on our site. This article looks at some of the ins and outs of market timing.
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Jim Dines
Jim Dines was once called "clairvoyant" by PBS's Nightly Business Report
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Money Saving Tips for Financial Security
Staying within a budget, building a 6-12 month emergency fund and cutting non-essential recurring expenditures are some ways to ensure to financial security.
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New Year's Resolution
Lets make this the year that you get organized and start investing for your future.
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St. Patrick's Day and Asset Allocation
The Irish government is making it attractive for companies to do manufacturing in Ireland
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Abby Joseph Cohen
Track and read Abby Joseph Cohen's past and present market prognostication in our "Abby Cohen Discussion Forum"
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Are Oil Company Profits Excessive?
This article was inspired by listening to an oil company CEO testify before congress about why they make so much money and who is to blame.
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Ask Rande
Get your investment questions answered by an expert for free.
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Bernanke Admits Error was Made
Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke admitted that giving market moving information to CNBC's Maria Bartiromo at a dinner was a mistake.
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Dr. Janice Dorn
Dr. Janice Dorn is a pioneer for a brand new profession called Trading Neuropsychology
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FNSR: Finisar Corp.
Even after over 400% gains, I believe Finisar has more to go. Read why.
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Get The Best CD Rate
Very often you want to renew a CD at your local bank even if it doesn't pay the highest rate. This article tells you how to make sure you get the best rate possible.
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Guide to Popular Financial Gurus
Find sound money advice for the average family from David Bach, Motley Fool, Suze Orman, Jeff Yeager
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Housing Bubble - Location Matters
Despite a major housing bubble, location still mattered and will always matter going forward.
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I Bonds or iBonds: Nov 2006 Update
I-Bonds are a 100% safe way to defer taxes while getting inflation protected return for up to 30 years. Newly issued I bonds are currently paying 4.52% (until May1, '07)
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Investing in Your Home
Unlock the potential of your house by treating it like an investment. Although Real Estate requires constant attention, it can be just as rewarding as stocks or bonds.
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Investment Choices at Retirement
You are going to retire and you're trying to decide about how to allocate your hard earned money in what assets. Much depends on you and your tolerance for risk.
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Low Risk Investments- Keep or Cash Out
While it is true that CDs and Savings Bonds do not appear to be as seductive as other investment vehicles, their potential is very exciting.
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Mutual Fund Fees and Expenses Examined
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.
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Price of Oil vs Inflation
Inflation is the loss of purchasing power. Most people understand that higher prices mean you can buy less with a given amount of money but Bob Brinker says otherwise.
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