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Vanguard’s Emerging Market Bond Fund: Better Late than Never?

The broader benefits of having emerging-market debt exposure are myriad, so it's no surprise Vanguard's getting into the game. But we'll have to wait to get a feel for how its new products compare to the competition. More 

5 Mutual Fund Safe Havens for Summer

Don't sell in May and walk away completely -- instead, pile some of your newfound cash into these five funds that should perform even during the summer's lull. More 

SEC Serious About Money Market Safety

Mary Jo White, the new chairman of the SEC, is making reform of the money market industry one of her top priorities, so changes could be around the corner. More 

For Funds, Pay Attention to the Fine Print

Even in target-date funds where you're letting a fund manager do most of the work for you, if you don't do your homework, you could end up with an investment you didn't bargain for. More 

Vanguard’s Capital Opportunity Just Isn’t What it Used to Be

Vanguard recently reopened its Capital Opportunity Fund (VHCOX) to new investors, but since it has shifted more toward large-caps, it’s no longer the best choice for aggressive capital growth. More 

How NOT to Bring a Vanguard Fund Back from the Dead

The numbers don’t check out on Fran Kinniry’s alternative to Vanguard Intermediate-Term Tax-Exempt Fund. More 

Intimidated By Your New 401k? Try a Target-Date Fund

Signing up for a 401k is cake, but deciding how to allocate your funds isn't so easy. Target-date mutual funds can shoulder that burden. More 

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