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June 27, 2012

Indexing is for those who aren't smart enough

According to one expert, you should index only if you don't know the market well enough to pick investments yourself
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Published on June 27, 2012 07:15

June 26, 2012

Why bad headlines may be good for your portfolio

With bad news dominating the financial media, it's important to note that there's some good news out there as well
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Published on June 26, 2012 08:19

June 25, 2012

The riskiest day of your life

The day you retire is the day you take on a dangerous risk: outliving your assets
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Published on June 25, 2012 12:00

June 22, 2012

How investor sentiment affects returns

A recent study shows how our feeling about stocks can affect their returns
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Published on June 22, 2012 10:11

June 21, 2012

Will commodities protect you in bear markets?

People who criticize investments in commodities need to learn their financial history
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Published on June 21, 2012 06:58

June 20, 2012

Greece's neighbors are the bigger problem

The situation in Greece bears monitoring, but mostly for its effect on other European countries
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Published on June 20, 2012 10:41

June 19, 2012

Why Greece's election settles nothing

Greeks' success in electing new leaders doesn't dispel the uncertainty that hangs over the country -- and the wider eurozone
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Published on June 19, 2012 04:05

June 18, 2012

How buying stocks is like playing the lottery

A recent paper shows that the reasons people buy individual stocks are similar to why they play the lottery
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Published on June 18, 2012 10:32

June 15, 2012

Do high-beta stocks deliver a bigger bang?

A recent study looks at how market exposure can affect stock performance
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Published on June 15, 2012 04:00

June 14, 2012

How to be a successful investor

What are the keys to a winning investment strategy? Start with the right temperament
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Published on June 14, 2012 03:45

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