401k & Investing Tips

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You Can’t Make Money With Your Head in the Sand

Despite years of charging markets, American investors still appear to be fearful and living in the past. That won't change until they get their heads out of the sand and into the now. More 

Under-Preached Advice for Young Investors

Lost in a world of "X number of tips" for investing and conserving money are some bigger-picture ideas that can help you preserve your sanity. More 

5 Unsung Trading Rules to Live By

There are many more ways to fail at trading than there are to succeed, but avoiding these five common mistakes will give you a leg up. More 

How to Protect Your Gains with Partial Profits or Trailing Stops

Selling out of a loser is easy, but parting with a high-flying stock can be much more difficult. Be sure to protect your gains with one of these simple moves. More 

Merger Arbitrage: Avoid It Like the Plague

The speculation over the final price of Sprint's purchase of Clearwire demonstrates to individual investors why it doesn't pay to be greedy. More 

Protect Yourself From a Lopsided 401(k)

Funds with different flavors often have a lot of overlapping stocks, which can leave you paying double for less diversity than you were hoping for. More 

Work Till You Drop: It’s Not as Bad as You Think

Media gives working into your 80s a bad rap. But, in fact, it's our whole concept of 'retirement' that needs rethinking. More