Richard Band

Richard Band

Richard Band is the author of Contrary Investing, in addition to numerous investment monographs. He has appeared on financial radio and TV and has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, Forbes and other leading publications. Richard graduated from Yale University, magna cum laude, and has been a respected investment commentator since 1982.

Recent Articles

4 Rules for a New Era of Interest Rates

By Richard Band

Richard Band, editor of the Profitable Investing newsletter, explains how to adjust your portfolio in an environment of rising interest rates.

5 Financial Moves I’d Make If I Were Starting Over

By Richard Band

From the best states to live in to the mutual funds you should invest in, Richard Band shares a lifetime of financial expertise.

How to Manage Your Retirement Accounts

By Richard Band

Find out how to run your retirement account. We'll tell you how much to put in and when, what kinds of investments to consider and how to cash out.

Syria Is Not the Real Issue for the Market

By Richard Band

While the media is buzzing about how the crisis in Syria knocked stock prices down early this week, the real issue has to do with interest rates.

This Is Not the Time to Back Down on Bonds

By Richard Band

Take a deep breath -- though stocks and bonds are playing a dangerous game of chicken, there's no need to shake up a balanced portfolio strategy.

5 Moves That Young Investors Need to Make

By Richard Band

Here's a handy checklist of steps to take to pay down your debts, protect what you have and start growing your money.

Be Skeptical About This ‘Secular’ Bull Market

By Richard Band

Several financial journalists have been comparing current conditions to the secular bull market of 1982 ... but key differences make me conclude the jury's still out.

The 5 Best Deals in the Financial World

By Richard Band

Times are tough, but smart consumers can find an abundance of credit card, broker, life insurance, money market and mutual fund deals to stretch their dollar.

Feeling Pressure to Buy Stocks? Don’t.

By Richard Band

Johnny-come-lately money managers who feel they "must" own more stocks are bidding up share prices. Fortunately, we're under no such pressure.

When to Buy Stocks and When to Sell Them

By Richard Band

Wondering whether a stock is a good buy or not? Here's how to run the numbers to make sure you're getting the best value for your investment.

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