Latest articles by Bob Frick
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Outrageous Opportunities in Closed-End Funds
investing Some of these funds have jaw-dropping yields now and are trading at deep discounts, but they'll take you on a wild ride.
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My Coping Mechanism: Cash
Markets In this second of a series on coping with a plunging stock market, Kiplinger's Personal Finance Senior Editor Bob Frick urges you to build up your reserves -- even if it means investing less to do so.
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Diary of a Bear Market
Investor Psychology I wrote this diary of the 1973-74 bear market for the October 1997 issue of Kip1inger's Personal Finance magazine, to mark the anniversary of the 1987 stock market crash.
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Advice From a Bear Fund Manager
investing Buy gold, save money and cut expenses, says David Tice, whose fund is up 10% in this volatile market.
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Is Your Money-Market Fund Still Safe?
investing Most likely yes. But these steps will lessen the likelihood that your money will be at risk.
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Three Pet-Care Stocks to Ride the Trend
Markets Here's how you can cash in on Americans' increased spending on their furry friends.
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This Is Rocket Science
investing Academic ideas spawned one company's great funds. But to get them, you must play by its rules.
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Smith & Wesson: Making a Comeback
Markets Demand for the company's guns is expected to increase and help the stock regain its growth-darling status.
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New Ways to Tap Savings
investing Retirement-income funds let you convert your kitty into steady income.
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Three Winning Portfolios
investing These index funds will help you meet your short-, medium- and long-term savings goals.
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What's Behind Sears's Sudden Rise?
Markets Believe it or not, the stock is rising because so many investors are betting it will fall.
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Midas Hasn't Lost Its Touch
Markets Despite slumping sales, the repair-shop chain should see a boost in profits from recent acquisitions and a broadening product line.
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How to Inflation-Proof Your Portfolio
Financial Planning Find your target return, to stay ahead of the rising cost of living.
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Whole Foods: Pricey Produce, Cheap Stock
Markets Shoppers still are willing to pay a premium for this retailer's natural and organic foods, but its shares are in the bargain bin.
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Retire to Your Dream Job
retirement A satisfying combo: work, leisure and extra income.
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4 Steps to Your Encore Job
retirement Ready to pursue your passion? Here's how.
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Resources for Work After Retirement
retirement Find advice and help online and in print.
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Benefiting from the Subprime Fallout
Markets Navigant Consulting is profiting by helping companies involved in lawsuits related to the mortgage meltdown.
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Big Pharma: Too Cheap to Pass Up
Markets Everyone, it seems, hates the drug industry. That makes this sector a contrarian's dream.
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No. 2: Raleigh, N.C.
business Real estate developer Greg Hatem worked in Beijing during the boom years of the 1990s, and he senses that same Wild West capitalism in Raleigh right now.
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The Best GPS for $300 or Less
Technology Buy the features you need and forget the rest.
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American Apparel: Don't Discount the Skeeze Factor
Markets This maker of trendy teen clothes has surging sales and cheap shares, but its dubious financial statements and unorthodox CEO should make you be wary of the stock.
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The Case For (and Against) Big Pharma
Markets Some of the major drug makers' shares look appealing -- but others you might not want to touch with four-foot forceps.
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What GE's Miss Says About the Economy
Markets Don't overreact to General Electric's surprise earnings flop. The damage to the company's bottom line -- and the economy -- is confined mainly to credit markets and consumer spending.
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