Recent Articles
Gold Just Isn’t Worth the Risk
May. 23, 2013, 9:09 am EDT – Even Vanguard's Precious Metals & Mining Fund -- one of the better-managed precious metals funds -- illustrates the poor risk/reward of gold-related investing. More
3 Risks to Consider Before You Buy a Bond
May. 8, 2013, 7:30 am EDT – Even Treasury bonds aren’t necessarily the “risk-off” investment many consider them to be. Here’s why. More
How NOT to Bring a Vanguard Fund Back from the Dead
Apr. 8, 2013, 1:07 pm EDT – The numbers don’t check out on Fran Kinniry’s alternative to Vanguard Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund. More
Vanguard’s Quarterly Distributions Are Right Around the Corner
Mar. 15, 2013, 1:25 pm EDT – Are you a Vanguard investor? Here's a handy list of mutual funds and ETFs that are paying out distributions this month. More
3 Reasons to Avoid Selling Before Jan. 1
Nov. 28, 2012, 10:20 am EDT – Feeling the fiscal cliff information overload? Relax. Some assumptions about what's coming next don't really hold up. More
Vanguard Fund Managers Weigh in on Bonds
Nov. 13, 2012, 8:35 am EDT – According to at least one Vanguard manager, bonds are now in a bubble. Therefore, stick to high-quality corporates in the current environment. More
Best Mutual Funds Since the 2008 Election
Nov. 6, 2012, 8:39 am EDT – Financial advisers like to preach diversity ... and if this list of the best-performing mutual funds since the 2008 election is any indication, they're right. More
Little Has Changed 25 Years After ‘Black Monday,’ But …
Oct. 17, 2012, 7:15 am EDT – Since 1987's 'Black Monday,' computerized trading still is with us and global markets are correlated, but there is one marked difference. More
Wait and See on Vanguard’s New TIPS Offering
Oct. 11, 2012, 8:33 am EDT – As a money fund alternative, VTIPX holds promise -- but let the managers work out the kinks first. More
Vanguard Announces New Benchmarks and Pricing
Oct. 2, 2012, 11:44 am EDT – Vanguard has seen the future and it is in lower costs for ETF investing so they are making changes in their pricing in addition to performance benchmarks. More
