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Goodbye to Market Timing
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:05:12 EST
Mixing It Up: The father-and-son team behind Merriman Inc. were once big proponents of market timing. No more. Here the firm shares a model buy-and-hold portfolio.
Professor's Advice: It's Best to Be Bored
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:55:19 EST
David Snowball, creator of the Mutual Fund Observer website, says exciting investments can be hazardous. Among mutual funds, he suggests promising new offerings and overlooked gems.
Bill Gross...and Fund Fees
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:05:07 EST
Fund Fiend: Other firms are likely to feel pressure to follow Pimco into low-cost ETFs.
10 Things Start-Ups Won't Tell You
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:53:17 EST
We reveal some secrets of the American Dream.
Years Late, Trillions of Dollars Short
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:38:16 EST
The president has rolled out another government program to help homeowners hit by falling home prices, but there's little reason to think this plan will enjoy much more success than the previous ones.
Dividend Stocks Aren't the New Bonds
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:51:43 EST
You can get generous yields…but also considerable risk. Consider using stocks as just one element in a diversified income portfolio.
Facebook, Dead or Alive
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:45:22 EST
Supply and demand for Facebook stock will ensure IPO madness. The 2012 IPO market, otherwise, will be just another yawner, writes Al's Emporium.
Trust Me, I'm a Fund Manager
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:12:53 EST
Financial firms are rolling out a bevy of mutual funds that let their managers invest in pretty much anything. Should investors give them the reins?
How to Strike It Big in the New Energy Boom
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:35:24 EST
New profits and investment opportunities are coming from the surge in U.S. gas and oil production. 'America on the verge of near self-sufficiency.'
Hospital Observations Can Get Costly for Medicare Recipients
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:37:26 EST
Observation care is billed as outpatient care, leaving Medicare beneficiaries with higher out-of-pocket expenses.
Cliffs Stands to Profit From Emerging-Markets Building Boom
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:38:52 EST
The company has been expanding its mining operations into eastern Canada, western Australia and Brazil, and its push outside the U.S. could help its shares climb as high as $115.
Risk-Parity Funds Redefine 'Balance'
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:05:05 EST
A new group of allocation funds are based on the view that there is something fundamentally wrong with the classic 60-40 stocks-to-bonds mix.
The Scramble for Catchy ETF Tickers
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:48:50 EST
With many tickers already taken and others reserved for future products, finding a symbol that's both available and memorable isn't as easy as it sounds.
An Annuity Can Still Make Sense
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:36:01 EST
Despite the current ultralow rates, immediate annuities can still be a good option for retirees who need guaranteed income right now.
What to Do With 529-Plan Leftovers
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:05:10 EST
If you haven't used all the money in your college savings plan, don't just cash it in. You have other options.
Fees on Prepaid Debit Cards Add Up
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:37:06 EST
Prepaid debit cards are being pitched as a way to avoid the growing number of bank fees. But these products have costs of their own, including monthly service, ATM and refilling fees.
Gen Y Invests More Than It Thinks
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:40:06 EST
18-to-30-year-olds say they don't feel comfortable about stocks, but that bears little resemblance to how they actually invest.
Money Moves to Make Now, Not at the End of the Year
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:37:44 EST
Contrary to conventional wisdom, there are some regular money moves that are better done at the beginning of the year rather than the end.
Are Bank Stocks 'Responsible'?
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:05:04 EST
The Occupy movement would shun the biggest financial institutions. Few of the 'socially responsible' funds do that.
Ways to Bet on a Rebound in Europe
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:05:08 EST
The outlook is cloudy, but stocks look fairly cheap. One option: index ETFs dominated by multinationals.
