Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1295

Social Security Strategies: Offset Provisions

September 29, 2011 -- A reader asked about how Social Security's offset provisions would affect his spouse. The response serves as a great example of how the offset...

Social Security Strategies: Disabilities

September 28, 2011 -- A reader asked about collecting Social Security benefits after having never filed for disability benefits. Here's how Social Security views it.

Investor Dollars Keep Chasing Poor Performance

September 27, 2011 -- Research has shown that investors pour money into mutual funds that have performed well recently. However, when it comes to alternative...

International Investing Myths You Shouldn't Believe

September 26, 2011 -- Some investors shy away from investing internationally because they believe a few myths about investing overseas. Today, we'll address some of...

Book Review: Willful Blindness

September 23, 2011 -- Saying 'I didn't know' isn't an excuse if you're blatantly ignoring the facts. Margaret Heffernan's book Willful Blindness does an...

Social Security Strategies: Older, Lower-Earning Spouses

September 22, 2011 -- How does Social Security work if your spouse is older, but is the lower-wage earner?

Why You Should Absolutely Avoid Absolute Return Funds

September 21, 2011 -- Absolute return funds aim to provide positive returns no matter what the current environment. However, the data shows that these funds haven't...

The Issues With Socially Responsible Investing

September 20, 2011 -- Participation in socially responsible investing has grown considerably over the past 15 years. However, investors should be aware of the full costs...

9 Bits of Conventional Wisdom You Should Ignore

September 19, 2011 -- Accepting conventional wisdom in investing can be dangerous for your portfolio. Here are nine common investing beliefs you need to ignore.

Beneficiaries Need to Plan, Too

September 16, 2011 -- It's not enough to make sure everything is handled on your end when it comes to passing along your retirement plan assets. You also need to prepare...