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Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:00:00 GMT  
Tweedy's High Performing Global Fund

Skip breakneck China and Brazil, say the money men at Tweedy, Browne. Look for slow-moving companies in Europe and Japan.


Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:40:33 GMT  
What Happens When Cities Go Broke?

In a tough economy, bankruptcy has become a dreaded--yet not uncommon--phenomenon, even for cities and municipalities.


Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT  
Variable Annuities Don't Belong In Retirement Plans

High-cost tax-deferred annuities are poor choices for 401(k) and 403(b) plans. But the insurance industry fights change.


Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:00:59 GMT  
The First Annual Cheap Fund Awards

Vanguard, Blackrock iShares, Schwab and State Street SPDRs take honors for the best index funds and ETFs for really cheap investors.


Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:00:00 GMT  
How To Cut The Cost Of A Variable Annuity

If you've already bought a high-cost, deferred variable annuity, consider exchanging it for a low-cost one.


Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:00:00 GMT  
Closed-End Fun

If you want income with some inflation protection, consider closed-end funds owning TIPS and convertible securities.


Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:00:00 GMT  
The Average Investor Is His Own Worst Enemy

Terry Odean's research into investor behavior shows how people sabotage themselves.


Fri, 04 Jun 2010 06:00:00 GMT  
Annuities: Good, Bad Or Ugly?

Bogleheads object to high expense, surrender fees and sales tactics.


Thu, 20 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT  
How To Revamp Your Portfolio

Case study: A 50-year-old couple sets a more conservative stock allocation and then starts restructuring.


Thu, 13 May 2010 22:00:00 GMT  
Rothify Your 401(k)

Got an ex-employer retirement account sitting around? Convert it into a Roth IRA.


Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:00:00 GMT  
Investing in Un-Sexy Tech Stocks

Tech fund veteran Paul Wick expects to cash in on a boom in business computer spending.