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The Best Vanguard Funds for 401(k) Retirement Savers
The Best Vanguard Funds for 401(k) Retirement Savers
Vanguard funds account for a third of the 100 most popular 401(k) retirement products. We rank Vanguard's best actively managed funds, including its t…
October 21, 2020
Is the Stock Market Closed on Labor Day?
Is the Stock Market Closed on Labor Day?
The good news: Stock markets and bond markets alike get the day off for Labor Day. But traders don't get an early start to the weekend.
October 12, 2020
Stock Market Holidays in 2020
Stock Market Holidays in 2020
Is the stock market open today? Take a look at which days the NYSE, Nasdaq and bond markets take off in 2020.
October 12, 2020
Is the Stock Market Open on Columbus Day 2020?
Is the Stock Market Open on Columbus Day 2020?
Columbus Day (increasingly known as Indigenous Peoples' Day) is a federal holiday, but not for much of Wall Street. Here are the stock market and bond…
October 10, 2020
The 100 Most Popular Mutual Funds for 401(k) Retirement Savings
The 100 Most Popular Mutual Funds for 401(k) Retirement Savings
These funds have the most assets under management in 401(k) workplace retirement plans
October 9, 2020
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Take Convertible Bonds for a Spin
Take Convertible Bonds for a Spin
Stock investors can smooth the ride with these often overlooked hybrid securities.
September 30, 2020
Best Bond Funds for Every Need
Best Bond Funds for Every Need
In a changing market, it’s important to remember why we hold bonds in the first place.
September 15, 2020
Does a 40% Bond Allocation Make Sense in Today’s Portfolios?
Does a 40% Bond Allocation Make Sense in Today’s Portfolios?
For many investors, the short answer is no. Here’s why, and what you might consider instead.
September 7, 2020
Are Bonds Passé?
Are Bonds Passé?
Not quite, but annuities can provide more income, plus tax advantages and longevity insurance.
September 2, 2020
7 Actively Managed ETFs to Buy for an Edge
7 Actively Managed ETFs to Buy for an Edge
Actively managed ETFs are starting to blossom in popularity. Investors unfamiliar with the space can start with these seven active funds.
September 1, 2020
How to Build a Bond Portfolio
How to Build a Bond Portfolio
No single bond (or even bond fund) can do it all. We'll help you match your goals with appropriate fixed-income picks.
August 27, 2020
Bonds Are Safer Than They Look
Bonds Are Safer Than They Look
Yes, there’s plenty of bad news: credit downgrades, bond defaults and dividend cuts. The solution is to find workarounds.
August 27, 2020
Warren Buffett Stocks Ranked: The Berkshire Hathaway Portfolio
Warren Buffett Stocks Ranked: The Berkshire Hathaway Portfolio
The Berkshire Hathaway portfolio is a diverse set of blue chips and, increasingly, lesser-known growth bets. Here's a look at every stock picked by Wa…
August 15, 2020
Kip ETF 20: The Best Cheap ETFs
Kip ETF 20: The Best Cheap ETFs
You can build a solid core for your portfolio and explore new opportunities with our favorite low-cost exchange-traded funds.
July 28, 2020
Metropolitan West Corporate Bond Has a Bright Future
Metropolitan West Corporate Bond Has a Bright Future
This new-ish corporate bond fund is comanaged by familiar faces.
July 23, 2020
Bonds: 10 Things You Need to Know
Bonds: 10 Things You Need to Know
Bonds can be more complex than stocks, but it's not hard to become a knowledgeable fixed-income investor.
July 22, 2020
12 Bond Mutual Funds and ETFs to Buy for Protection
12 Bond Mutual Funds and ETFs to Buy for Protection
Bond mutual funds and ETFs have run up during this tumultuous year, but many can still shield investors from future volatility and stock losses.
July 22, 2020
91 Top Dividend Stocks From Around the World
91 Top Dividend Stocks From Around the World
These 91 Dividend Aristocrats, from the U.S., Canada and Europe, are among the world's top dividend stocks for payout longevity and safety.
July 13, 2020
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 in CEFs, you can sweeten the pot even further.
July 13, 2020
65 Best Dividend Stocks You Can Count On
65 Best Dividend Stocks You Can Count On
These 65 Dividend Aristocrats are an elite group of dividend stocks that have reliably increased their annual payouts every year for at least a quarte…
July 8, 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…
July 7, 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
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
5 Sickly S&P 500 Stocks to Sell or Avoid
5 Sickly S&P 500 Stocks to Sell or Avoid
Wall Street's professional analysts say these five S&P 500 stocks are some of the worst bets in the market right now.
June 12, 2020
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