Recent Articles
Vanguard Removes Back-End Loads and Fees
May. 23, 2012, 11:59 am EDT – Vanguard's move to knock out onerous back-end trading fees and various loads on its funds is good for investors, but probably is meant to keep managers happy. More
10 Things Vanguard Won’t Tell You
May. 1, 2012, 11:15 am EDT – To protect your retirement, your family and your future, you must avoid vulnerable Vanguard funds and know what secrets they are keeping. More
The Roth IRA: Funding Future Generations
Apr. 26, 2012, 11:42 am EDT – If you're looking to send your kids down the path of prosperity, a Roth IRA will do the trick. More
4 Tips to Break Into Closed Mutual Funds
Apr. 21, 2012, 6:00 am EDT – Closed funds are a harsh reality of mutual fund investing and 401(k) investing. Here's a few ways to open the door -- or at least get close. More
Q&A Interview: Riding the Commodity Rollercoaster
Apr. 3, 2012, 11:45 am EDT – The oil, gas, and energy industries are all subject to the vagaries of the world markets. Vanguard's Karl Bandtel offers some perspective for investors. More
Changing Rules in Money Funds a Possibility
Apr. 3, 2012, 11:00 am EDT – The SEC is looking into an expansion of Rule 2a-7 in which their would be a requirement that NAV's provide "float" pricing, not always a minimum $1.00 value. More
Where Short Bonds Can Help Your Portfolio
Apr. 3, 2012, 10:00 am EDT – Short term bond funds make sense in a portfolio when you are willing to take a little bit more risk for a little bit more return over money market yields. More
Vanguard Closes Asset Allocation Fund
Feb. 13, 2012, 10:47 am EDT – Vanguard shut down Asset Allocation (VAAPX) and moved assets into Balanced Index (VBINX). Investors are better off there, but Wellington (VWELX) is even better. More
Why Market Timing Is A Fool’s Game
Jan. 23, 2012, 12:10 pm EDT – So-called economic experts are routinely wrong in their predictions of short-term market movements for anywhere from a few weeks to a year out. So don't listen. More
Europe, the U.S. Expansion and the Concordia Tragedy
Jan. 23, 2012, 12:01 pm EDT – Last week's big stories played out in several different areas, from European bond ratings to Fed policy direction to mutual funds that hold cruise lines. More
