Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1311

3 more "fiscal cliffs" on the horizon

Fueled by partisan conflict in Washington, more looming deadlines over the U.S. budget gap could roil the stock market

Tax deductions get thrown over "cliff"

Certain parts of the new law that avoided plunging U.S. off "fiscal cliff" could catch some taxpayers by surprise

Another poor showing for active managers

If you think it's hard to find managers who win year after year, there's a good reason for that

How the "fiscal cliff" is affecting the markets

We're at the deadline for a deal, and the markets are waiting to see what happens

Real estate looking good to investors

Investors looking to jump into real estate have to ask if the asset class's great performance will continue

Great economies don't usually mean great returns

The next time you hear someone say to invest in a country or sector because of its rapid growth, ignore them

How to avoid selling stocks at the wrong time

Here's how to avoid being your own worst enemy and getting out of investments at the worst times

How to think about risk in financial planning

Investment risks go beyond the daily ups and downs of the market, so make sure you're prepared for them

A hidden risk in high-yield bonds

High-yield bonds have beaten investment-grade bonds, but there's a cost that might make them losers

Tax strategy may affect Medicare premiums

Avoiding next year's capital gains bill could cost you if you're on Medicare