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Retirement Investing Lessons from Apple

Apple's drop from $700 to $600 is a point of remorse for many investors -- but also the basis of an important lesson for people actively taking control of their retirement. More 

What Is a Price-Weighted Index?

IBM and Intel both dropped similarly after Tuesday's earnings reports, but they'll have wildly different effects on the Dow Jones. Here's why. More 

5 Ways to Invest $10,000 Now

Getting started isn't nearly as tough as you may think. And remember: Not all investments have to be in the capital markets. More 

Avoiding the Market Is Not a Sane Strategy

Baby boomers are shunning stocks at the wrong time. The longer they're out of the market, the harder it is to get back in. That's killing retirement savings. More 

Don’t Invest Where All the Love Is

The market loves buzz, but if you want growth, you should avoid the pack. Instead, you might have to target smaller stocks, or companies in niche sectors. More 

Making the Most of a Smaller Retirement Porfolio

You don't to be loaded already to make good money. It takes a little bit more work, but retirement is still workable with some smart decisions. More 

Retirement Lessons to Learn From Madoff’s Ponzi Scheme

The Bernie Madoff scandal provides some tips for investors about avoiding a catastrophic end to your hard-earned retirement money. More