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4 Questions to Ask Before Purchasing an Annuity

By Dennis Miller, Senior Editor, Miller's Money Forever
Whether or not to purchase an annuity, and more importantly what type, depends on what you want the money to do for your portfolio. Here are four questions to ask.

3 Guidelines for Investing at the Tail End of the Bull

By Richard Band
Stocks have climbed for over four years, so I’d hazard we’re fairly close to a major top. Here’s how you can invest without undue risk.

Keep Your Cool Over Bond Yields

By Richard Band
Not a single Fed official has confirmed a plan to raise interest rates -- so there's no need to react rashly.

When Is an Annuity Right for You?

By Dennis Miller, Senior Editor, Miller's Money Forever
Buying an annuity for retirement is a tricky decision -- one that requires a little thought and a few answers before you jump into the pool.

Dividend Investors: Don’t Fear the T-Note

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
While dividend stocks took a bit of a haircut last week amid the 10-Year Treasury's bump above a 2% yield, it's not yet time to panic about a wholesale selloff.

What Economists Can Teach Us About Investing

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
A Harvard economist recently discussed the strengths and shortcomings of how his profession views the stock markets, and his thoughts provide a few lessons.

How to Choose a Financial Advisor

By Dennis Miller, Senior Editor, Miller's Money Forever
Finding a solid financial professional to help you in your planning is an essential tool to use toward retirement.

It’s Time to Stare Risk in the Face

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
If you're going to think about what you're willing to lose for your investment strategy, there's no better time than when you actually have something to lose.

The Market Spike Strikes Again

By Richard Band
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.

Don’t Chase Bond Safety With More Risk

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
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.

Vanguard Capital Opportunity Fund Open for Business Again – VHCOX

By Dan Wiener
After nine years of being closed, Vanguard Capital Opportunity Fund is open to new money. But think twice before entering a buy order.

How to Buy Annuities (and When Not To)

By Dennis Miller, Senior Editor, Miller's Money Forever
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.

3 Risks to Consider Before You Buy a Bond

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

Do Bond Buyers Know Something Stock Traders Don’t?

By Richard Band
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.

Keep Your Eye on the 401k Expense Line

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
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.

What Declining Stock Correlations Mean for the Market

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Stocks are no longer moving in lockstep -- a major shift from the post-crisis era. Here's why that's good news for investors.

3 Ways to Put Your Money to Work Right Now

By Richard Band
Bottom line: Trim your stock allocation, and buy only defensive names that are genuinely undervalued.

What Social Media Can Teach Us About Investing

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tweeting LOLCats might seem a world apart from the investment realm, but there still are some big-picture parallels that can help us make better decisions.

5 Economic Indicators to Watch for Signs of a Spring Slowdown

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
It could just be a matter of time before the economic weaknesses sprouting up across the globe start to weigh on the U.S. If that happens, it'll show up in one or more of these key U.S. indicators.
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