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June 22, 2011

Legg Mason: Does It Add Value?

June 22, 2011 -- We've been looking at the performance of various fund families to see if they generate alpha. Today, we'll look at Legg Mason.
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Published on June 22, 2011 04:00

June 21, 2011

What the Greek Crisis Means for Your Portfolio

June 21, 2011 -- I've been receiving lots of concerned messages about the debt crisis in Greece. Here's what I've been telling people.
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Published on June 21, 2011 07:14

June 20, 2011

Social Security Strategies: Do 'Housewife Years' Count?

June 20, 2011 -- Can years spent working as a housewife count toward Social Security? Unfortunately, no.
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Published on June 20, 2011 06:56

June 17, 2011

How the Liquidity Premium Varies in Good Times and Bad Times

June 17, 2011 -- The more difficult a stock is to unload, the greater the premium (or expected return) demanded for holding the stock. A recent study shows that the...
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Published on June 17, 2011 06:23

June 16, 2011

Social Security Strategies: Younger, Higher-Earning Spouse

June 16, 2011 -- When the higher-earning spouse is younger, traditional Social Security filing strategies may not apply.
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Published on June 16, 2011 06:38

June 15, 2011

Book Review: Economics in One Lesson

June 15, 2011 -- Economics in One Lesson may be a classic from 60 years ago, but its wisdom is still very applicable today.
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Published on June 15, 2011 06:12

June 14, 2011

Are Stocks Less Volatile in the Long Run?

June 14, 2011 -- Jeremy Siegel's book Stocks for the Long Run led many to conclude that stocks aren't risky if you have a long horizon. However, that's...
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Published on June 14, 2011 04:00

June 13, 2011

Oakmark: Does It Add Value?

June 13, 2011 -- Today, we'll see if active manager Oakmark has added value beyond a passive benchmark. The results may surprise you.
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Published on June 13, 2011 04:00

June 10, 2011

TIPS Update for June 2011

June 10, 2011 -- Time for our monthly update of the TIPS market.
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Published on June 10, 2011 10:45

June 9, 2011

Stay Focused on Your Plan During the Good Times, as Well

June 9, 2011 -- The bear market we've experienced since March 9, 2009 may have many investors complacent about their investment plans. However, now is no time to...
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Published on June 09, 2011 04:00

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