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Vanguard Dividend Growth Reopens. Enter at Will.
Vanguard Dividend Growth Reopens. Enter at Will.
Why you should consider investing in this terrific fund now.
March 14, 2020
Morningstar Fund Ratings Adopt a Stricter Curve
Morningstar Fund Ratings Adopt a Stricter Curve
Morningstar is in the middle of revamping its fund analysts' methodology. Can they beat the indices?
December 6, 2019
Market Timing: The Importance of Doing Nothing
Market Timing: The Importance of Doing Nothing
Investors, as a whole, actually earn less than the funds that they invest in. Here’s how to avoid that fate.
November 11, 2019
Commission-Free Trades: A Bad Deal for Investors
Commission-Free Trades: A Bad Deal for Investors
Four of the biggest online brokers just cut their commissions to $0 per transaction. Be careful, or you could be a big loser.
October 11, 2019
The Four Best Investment Newsletters for Funds
The Four Best Investment Newsletters for Funds
All of my favorites have delivered superior risk-adjusted returns over the long haul.
August 21, 2019
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Buy Marijuana Stocks Now? You'd Have to Be Stoned.
Buy Marijuana Stocks Now? You'd Have to Be Stoned.
Don't let your investment dollars go to pot
March 18, 2019
4 Valuable Lessons From the 10-Year Bull Market
4 Valuable Lessons From the 10-Year Bull Market
Anything can happen next, so you must be mentally prepared.
March 8, 2019
John Bogle: The Defiant Patron Saint of Index Investing
John Bogle: The Defiant Patron Saint of Index Investing
Vanguard founder John C. Bogle died Jan. 16 at age 89. But "Saint Jack," who built the index fund from virtually nothing into a $5 trillion empire and…
January 17, 2019
The Only Two Vanguard Index Funds You Need for Retirement
The Only Two Vanguard Index Funds You Need for Retirement
Investing doesn't need to be complicated or expensive. Build a dirt-cheap portfolio that can last a lifetime with just one stock ETF and one bond ETF.
January 17, 2019
Is This the New Bear Market?
Is This the New Bear Market?
The warning signs are all there, and so are the headwinds
December 10, 2018
Midterm Elections Loom Over the Stock Market
Midterm Elections Loom Over the Stock Market
Divided control of Congress, White House, has historically led to poor returns
October 24, 2018
The Bear Market Drought Spoiled Us
The Bear Market Drought Spoiled Us
The past 10 years make it look too easy to make money in stocks. Here’s how to prepare for worse times.
October 10, 2018
Retirees: Don’t Overlook Annuities. Really.
Retirees: Don’t Overlook Annuities. Really.
The immediate fixed annuity offers guaranteed lifetime income
September 20, 2018
Just How Pricey Is This Stock Market?
Just How Pricey Is This Stock Market?
Let’s put the S&P 500’s P/E ratios under a magnifying glass.
August 13, 2018
How to Invest Intelligently: Work Smart, Not Hard
How to Invest Intelligently: Work Smart, Not Hard
One of the best things you can do is get out of your own way.
July 6, 2018
Investors: Don’t Sweat Donald Trump’s Tweets
Investors: Don’t Sweat Donald Trump’s Tweets
The president's Twitter activity can certainly cause short-term market swings, but other factors are far more influential
June 12, 2018
Don't Give Up on This Wild Bull Market
Don't Give Up on This Wild Bull Market
Sticking with stocks has always been a struggle. Nine years into a bull market, it still is.
May 31, 2018
Could Computerized Trading Cause Another Market Crash?
Could Computerized Trading Cause Another Market Crash?
High-speed trading by robots adds to market volatility, and the Securities and Exchange Commission needs to rein in their activity.
April 3, 2018
7 Reasons Bitcoin Is Doomed
7 Reasons Bitcoin Is Doomed
A crash in this and other cryptocurrencies is inevitable.
March 9, 2018
Did Volatility ETFs Drive the Market’s Selloff?
Did Volatility ETFs Drive the Market’s Selloff?
These funds have no place among everyday investors
February 13, 2018
Volatile Stock Market’s 10% Correction Stokes Investor Fears
Volatile Stock Market’s 10% Correction Stokes Investor Fears
But market corrections are surprisingly common and surprisingly short-lived. Bear markets are another story. Here’s what you need to know.
February 9, 2018
The Bull Market Isn't in Danger of Ending Yet
The Bull Market Isn't in Danger of Ending Yet
But the relentless stock melt-up can't last forever. Watch for these warning signs that the rally is coming to an end.
January 22, 2018
5 Best Stock Picks for 2018
5 Best Stock Picks for 2018
A top fund manager reveals his favorite stocks for the new year. Hint: Think small.
January 2, 2018
The 4 Best Bond Funds for Retirement Savers in 2018
The 4 Best Bond Funds for Retirement Savers in 2018
Bonds are for ballast, not big returns. Plus: Retirees should keep maturities short.
December 7, 2017
The 5 Best Bond Funds for 2017
The 5 Best Bond Funds for 2017
The trick next year will be to avoid losing money.
December 5, 2017