Financial Advisor Center

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Why Q3 Earnings Season Doesn’t Matter

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
CNBC contributor Michael Farr explains why every investor's eyes should be fixed on Washington right now, not the growing stream of third-quarter earnings reports.

Healthcare Funds Performed Despite Political Squabbles

By Dan Wiener
In the first few days of the government shutdown, Vanguard's healthcare funds were up fractionally.

Sotheby’s (BID) Adopts a ‘Poison Pill’ to Ward Off Dan Loeb

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Sotheby's (BID) is limiting the amount of shares any one holder can buy.

ETFs: The Best Choice for Young Investors

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
As the wealthiest investors out there flock to exchange-traded funds (ETFs), penny-pinching young investors should follow their lead.

Stock Physics: How Newton’s Third Law of Motion Applies to the Market

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Every action has an equal and opposite reaction -- it's true in physics and true in the market.

3 Safety Stocks That Will Survive D.C. Wrangling

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor
The denizens of D.C. can't seem to agree on much of anything -- and investors may soon pay the price. Here's how to keep yourself above water.

Top 5 Most Valuable Global Brands

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Interbrand's annual ranking of the top global brands came out last year, and AAPL shook things up quite a bit.

Couples Asking For Trouble Using Separate Financial Planners

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Couples who use separate financial planners run the risk of having financial problems. It's best to figure out a way to use the same planner.

Are 401(k)s Without Matching Contributions Worth It?

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Making a determination of investing in a 401k that has no matching feature, or putting money instead into an IRA depends on a lot of factors. Here are some tips

Looking for a Winner Without the Taper? Try Preferred Stock

By Richard Band
Now that the dust has settled after a wild week of Fed news, it's time to look ahead to stocks that stand to benefit from the likely drop in bond yields.

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.

Don’t Make This Common (IPO) Investing Mistake

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The way things are going, initial public offerings (IPO) will have their busiest year since the financial crisis, but be cautious before jumping into that pool

How to Avoid Value Traps

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor
The difference between value stocks and value traps is lost money and opportunity. So fortify yourself against value traps using this stock screen.

Your Core Portfolio: Special Situations

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
The "special situations" portion of our core portfolio -- such as turnarounds, speculative plays and shorts -- is often where the biggest profits lie.

3 Ways to Maximize a ‘Buy and Hold’ Strategy

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Buy and hold investing is time-tested and loved by many of Wall Street's finest minds. But you can't take a literal hands-absolutely-off approach.

Buy, Hold, Sell – 3 Vanguard Large Growth Funds

By Dan Wiener
Not all Vanguard large growth funds are worth your money. Here's a quick guide to which ones are and which aren't.

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.

Bank on Yourself: Using Life Insurance as a Source of Liquidity

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First, there was LEAP. Then there was Infinite Banking, also known as Be Your Own Banker. Now it’s Bank on Yourself, by Pamela Yellen.

VIDEO: Avoid This Common Investing Mistake

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Charles Sizemore explains how he fell in love with the market, how new investors can find their own style, and the one big mistake they should avoid.
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