Andrew Tanzer
Andrew Tanzer is an editorial consultant and investment writer. After working as a journalist for 25 years at magazines that included Forbes and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, he served as a senior research analyst and investment writer at a leading New York-based financial advisor. Andrew currently writes for several large hedge and mutual funds, private wealth advisors, and a major bank. He earned a BA in East Asian Studies from Wesleyan University, an MS in Journalism from the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism, and holds both CFA and CFP® designations.
Latest articles by Andrew Tanzer
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How to Measure the Economic Recovery
Economic Forecasts When four of these key benchmarks move into the green zone, you'll know that the economy is healthy again.
By Andrew Tanzer
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A Fund That Focuses on Financially Strong Companies
investing Buffalo Mid Cap's holdings have rock-solid balance sheets and many have no debt.
By Andrew Tanzer
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Farewell to a Kiplinger 25 Fund
Kip 25 Meridian Growth replaces T.Rowe Price Mid-Cap Growth, which is closing to new investors.
By Andrew Tanzer
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Foreign Stocks Pay Dividends
Foreign Stocks & Emerging Markets Look abroad for companies you can count on for income now and higher payouts later.
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What a Rate Hike Means for Investors
investing The damage the stock market will sustain depends on how high and fast interest rates spike.
By Andrew Tanzer
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Our 25 Favorite Funds
Kip 25 We tweaked the Kiplinger 25 to build in more safety and diversification.
By Andrew Tanzer
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Emerging Markets Hit the Big Time
Foreign Stocks & Emerging Markets These seven companies in developing nations offer first-rate opportunities for growth.
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3 Superb Emerging-Market Fund Choices
investing The growing gap in economic expansion between the world's rich and developing countries is clear.
By Andrew Tanzer
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Investing Insights From a Top Fund Manager
investing Morningstar's 2009 manager of the year, Bruce Berkowitz, says that his best investments have been those shunned by the crowd.
By Andrew Tanzer
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Follow the Star Fund Manager Out the Door?
investing Before you head for the exit, see who's waiting in the wings.
By Andrew Tanzer
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Smart Strategies to Pick Mutual Funds
investing Using past performance alone often leads to a weak portfolio. Here are better ways to choose winners.
By Andrew Tanzer
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A Two-Fund Portfolio?
investing Investment guru Charles Ellis says the simpler, the better.
By Andrew Tanzer
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When a Manager Leaves a Fund Should You?
investing Before you head for the exit, see who’s waiting in the wings.
By Andrew Tanzer
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Make a Buck off a Sagging Dollar
investing The greenback’s long-term trend is down. We name funds, stocks and gold plays that should benefit.
By Andrew Tanzer
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Where to Invest in 2010investing The long-term economic outlook remains gloomy, but stocks should still advance in the coming year.
By Andrew Tanzer
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ETFs for a Falling Dollar
investing Exchange-traded funds that invest in foreign currencies, commodities and overseas stocks can help protect your portfolio when greenback falls again.
By Andrew Tanzer
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Overseas Outlook
investing The credit crisis barely touched the likes of China, India, Indonesia and Brazil.
By Andrew Tanzer
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The Secret of Pimco Commodity's Success
investing Investing in Treasury inflation-protected securities has paid off for this member of the Kiplinger 25.
By Andrew Tanzer
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Our Favorite Broker-Sold Fundsinvesting A dozen funds that would do any portfolio proud -- especially if you can get them without a sales fee.
By Andrew Tanzer
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Akre Focus Joins the Kip 25
Kip 25 We give a nod to the crusty manager who previously ran FBR Focus.
By Andrew Tanzer
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4 Great Global Funds
investing Consider these funds if you can invest in them through a 401(k) or adviser so you can avoid the sales charge.
By Andrew Tanzer
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Akre Focus Joins the Kiplinger 25
Kip 25 Chuck Akre’s experience is the key factor in our decision to replace FBR Focus.
By Andrew Tanzer
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What Now for the DowMarkets We rate all 30 stocks -- buy, sell or hold.
By Bob Frick
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A Banner Year for the Kip 25
Kip 25 After a rough start, most of our picks are beating their benchmarks.
By Andrew Tanzer
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