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The Market Spike Strikes Again

If you're a value investor, don't lose your head in a skyrocketing market -- even if it takes several months to come back to Earth. More 

Don’t Chase Bond Safety With More Risk

Investors continue to roll money out of stocks and stock funds and into bond funds, but many might not understand the risks in that retirement strategy. More 

How to Buy Annuities (and When Not To)

Annuities can be an important part of any retirement portfolio, but they come with complications that you need to keep in mind. Take some time to learn more. More 

3 Risks to Consider Before You Buy a Bond

Even Treasury bonds aren’t necessarily the “risk-off” investment many consider them to be. Here’s why. More 

Do Bond Buyers Know Something Stock Traders Don’t?

Despite hordes of positive economic news, bonds continue to yield less and less. I recommend holding onto TLT a little longer if you own it in this environment. More 

Keep Your Eye on the 401k Expense Line

401k plan expenses can strip away valuable returns, so make sure you understand what you're paying for -- and learn where you can trim some fees. More 

What Declining Stock Correlations Mean for the Market

Stocks are no longer moving in lockstep -- a major shift from the post-crisis era. Here's why that's good news for investors. More