Choose the right retirement community
A while back I heard a story about an older married couple who were asked to leave their residence...
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Rising rates haunt bond investors
Interest rates are near historic lows and seem bound to rise. Bond investors should heed duration, or sensitivity to...
Brew your own low-cost custom index
ETFs are touted for low costs. But you can save more by mimicking some ETFs and buying their stocks...
Couch Potatoes can have a conscience
Index funds include companies that some investors can’t stomach. Here's how to avoid that.
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Best value seen in U.S. stocks
A screen of S&P 500 stocks finds great deals in U.S. investment banks, insurance firms and conglomerates.
Corporate bonds can boost your returns
With yields still near historic lows, bond investors can get more interest by swapping government issues for corporates.
Why indexing isn’t monkey business
In theory almost every strategy seems to outperform the Couch Potato. So why do so few investors actually...
What’s your magic number?
Our exclusive calculations reveal how much you’ll need to retire—and show you how to get there.
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The three key tax phases for retirees
Planning for a tax-efficient retirement? To be successful, you’ll need to juggle the key resources of time...