Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1344
July 1, 2011
Why Academic Evidence Shouldn't Be Taken at Face Value
July 1, 2011 -- When choosing an investment strategy, you should always consider what the evidence says about the right way to invest. However, you should also...
June 30, 2011
Social Security: Paper Statements to Stop Being Mailed
June 30, 2011 -- If you don't see your Social Security statement in the mail, don't worry. It's not misplaced. It's simply not being mailed out anymore.
June 29, 2011
If Muni Bond Defaults Spike, It Won't Be for Lack of Trying to Fix Problems
June 29, 2011 -- Many bond investors seem to be worried that municipalities aren't doing enough to address their budget shortfalls. However, it appears that many...
June 28, 2011
What You Should Know Before Investing in Balanced Funds
June 28, 2011 -- Balanced funds and target-date funds are becoming a popular option. Here's what you should know before you sink all retirement assets into one.
June 27, 2011
How Surprises Play a Role in Economic Conditions
June 27, 2011 -- Interest rates continue to fall, thus continuing to defy the experts. Here's what you should always keep in mind about interest rate forecasts (and...
June 24, 2011
Social Security Strategies: Widow's Benefit
June 24, 2011 -- The rules for a widow's benefit are different from regular worker benefits. If you're eligible for both, here's what to consider before choosing...
June 23, 2011
3 Reasons to Avoid Corporate Bonds
June 23, 2011 -- When buying bonds, remember that their main role is to dampen the risk of your portfolio. Here's why corporate bonds aren't the best instruments...
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.
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.
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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