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3 Municipal Bond Funds for Rich, Tax-Friendly Yields
3 Municipal Bond Funds for Rich, Tax-Friendly Yields
Municipal bond funds allow you to enjoy the benefits of tax-exempt income. By investing CEFs, you can sweeten the pot even further.
July 2, 2020
Is the Stock Market Closed for the Fourth of July?
Is the Stock Market Closed for the Fourth of July?
Independence Day falls on a Saturday in 2020. As a result, the bond and stock markets are closed for a long holiday weekend. Here's a look at the mark…
July 2, 2020
2020 Stock Market Holidays and Bond Market Holidays
2020 Stock Market Holidays and Bond Market Holidays
Is the market open today? Take a look at which holidays the stock markets and bond markets take off in 2020.
July 1, 2020
13 Best Vanguard Funds for the Next Bull Market
13 Best Vanguard Funds for the Next Bull Market
Optimistic that the bounce since March is indeed the start of the next bull market? Here are the 13 best Vanguard funds to help you make the most of i…
June 25, 2020
5 High-Yield ETFs to Buy
5 High-Yield ETFs to Buy
For investors committed to generating income, these five high-yield ETFs could be worth including in your buy-and-hold portfolio.
June 17, 2020
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Hedge Funds' 25 Top Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy Now
Hedge Funds' 25 Top Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy Now
Hedge funds are typically loaded with blue-chip stocks. Here, we examine the smart money's favorite stock picks and what makes them so attractive.
June 11, 2020
A Little Hedging Can Go a Long Way to Protect Your Retirement Savings
A Little Hedging Can Go a Long Way to Protect Your Retirement Savings
What sounds like a hedge fund but is nothing like one? A hedged equity portfolio. This type of investment portfolio can help you avoid much of the pai…
June 10, 2020
20 Best Stocks to Invest In During This Recession
20 Best Stocks to Invest In During This Recession
Recessions necessarily change the spending habits of tens of millions of Americans. These are the best stocks to invest in as long as the U.S. economy…
June 9, 2020
Stock Market Today: U.S. in Recession, But Nasdaq Sets New High
Stock Market Today: U.S. in Recession, But Nasdaq Sets New High
Apple, Amazon notch new records in rally; Boeing leads Dow to sixth consecutive gain
June 8, 2020
15 Great Retirement Stocks to Buy at Reasonable Prices
15 Great Retirement Stocks to Buy at Reasonable Prices
These retirement stocks are no longer once-in-a-lifetime buys, but they still trade at decent prices while offering up much-better-than-average income…
June 8, 2020
Stock Market Today: Stunning Jobs Report Sends Stocks Aloft
Stock Market Today: Stunning Jobs Report Sends Stocks Aloft
Boeing leads the Dow again; Nasdaq finishes a hair away from all-time highs
June 5, 2020
Stock Market Today: Investors Tap the Brakes
Stock Market Today: Investors Tap the Brakes
Jobless claims suggested the worst of the job news may be behind us. Still, investors remained nervous about Friday's unemployment report
June 5, 2020
5 Stocks to Buy for an Uncertain 2020
5 Stocks to Buy for an Uncertain 2020
These five stocks offer a balance of offense and defense to help you finesse your way through a tricky outlook.
June 5, 2020
7 Growth Stocks to Buy for Oodles of Upside
7 Growth Stocks to Buy for Oodles of Upside
The market has recovered most of its bear-market losses, but you can still find numerous growth stocks to buy with plenty of potential left.
June 5, 2020
Where to Put Your Money Now: Our 2020 Midyear Investing Outlook
Where to Put Your Money Now: Our 2020 Midyear Investing Outlook
The market is finding its way in a changed landscape. Our advice: Tilt toward stocks rather than bonds and cash, and favor U.S. over international hol…
June 5, 2020
Stocks: Look to Market Breadth for Direction
Stocks: Look to Market Breadth for Direction
Will stocks as a whole advance or retreat? Sometimes it’s a question of who is buying what.
June 5, 2020
Jim Paulsen: Go With a Mix of Offense, Defense and Tech
Jim Paulsen: Go With a Mix of Offense, Defense and Tech
The Leuthold Group investment strategist sees fear priced into stocks, with bargains out there in riskier choices.
June 5, 2020
Kiplinger 25: Our Green Fund Sees Some Red
Kiplinger 25: Our Green Fund Sees Some Red
But it has delivered over the long term since its 2012 inception.
June 5, 2020
Vanguard Target Retirement 2030 Keeps Its Eye on the Prize
Vanguard Target Retirement 2030 Keeps Its Eye on the Prize
With these retirement-focused funds, staying put is the best strategy.
June 5, 2020
A Dicey Year for Dividends (and 4 Stocks for Solid Payouts)
A Dicey Year for Dividends (and 4 Stocks for Solid Payouts)
You can still find safe and rising income from stocks — if you know where to look.
June 4, 2020
Pockets of Opportunity Still Lurk in Bonds
Pockets of Opportunity Still Lurk in Bonds
A rash of corporate debt downgrades lies ahead, but actual defaults will remain low. So, is the worst over?
June 4, 2020
JAMES GLASSMAN: When Stocks Are Down, Grab Your Wish List
JAMES GLASSMAN: When Stocks Are Down, Grab Your Wish List
Purchasing stocks when the market is hurting requires discipline. But it’s the way to get great companies at a reasonable price
June 4, 2020
When Savings Bonds Make Sense
When Savings Bonds Make Sense
Series I savings bonds are safe options, but don’t go all in.
June 3, 2020
Stock Market Today: Dow Shoots Past 26K in Third Straight Gain
Stock Market Today: Dow Shoots Past 26K in Third Straight Gain
BA jumps 13%; AXP helps Dow rally continue
June 3, 2020
All 30 Dow Stocks Ranked: The Pros Weigh In
All 30 Dow Stocks Ranked: The Pros Weigh In
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is made up of 30 blue chips that are tops in their industries. But some Dow stocks are better opportunities than othe…
June 3, 2020