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The 5 Best Vanguard Funds for the Next 5 Years

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
The next five years won't be as easy for investors as the past five. But you'll be A-OK with these best Vanguard funds for the long term.

The Best Mutual Funds to Buy for the Rest of 2015

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Looking for the best mutual funds for the rest of 2015? You'll have to step outside the mainstream of large domestic stocks and U.S. Treasuries.

3 Best Bond Funds for Rising Interest Rates

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
At this point, rising interest rates are a matter of 'when,' not 'if,' so make sure you're properly positioned in fixed income with the best bond funds on the market.

How Vanguard Total Bond Surpassed Pimco Total Return to Take the Mutual Fund Crown

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Do Vanguard's total bond fund VBMFX and Pimco's total return fund PTTRX deserve their spots on the list of best bond funds in the world?

Best Bond Funds for 2015

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
The best bond funds in 2015 are likely to be the cheapest index funds and active funds with the most-seasoned managers.

Bill Gross’s Worst Bond Funds of 2014

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Half of the worst-performing funds in 2014 are Pimco funds. See which bond funds managed by Bill Gross are the biggest losers.

3 Bond Funds for an Unpredictable Market

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Interest rates and bond prices are unpredictable. Here are three bond funds to buy now for uncertain economic and market conditions.

The Best and Worst Funds for Rising Interest Rates

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Now that rising interest rates are looking increasingly likely for 2015, now is the time to start structuring your portfolio accordingly to maximize returns and minimize losses.

Vanguard Index Funds – The 3-Fund ‘Lazy’ Portfolio

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Looking for the ultimate investment strategy? Consider "lazy" portfolios like this three-fund group of Vanguard index funds.

Vanguard Index Funds vs Vanguard ETFs

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you ever wondered which was a better choice between Vanguard index funds and their respective ETFs, that choice can be made clear by taking a closer look at the expense ratios and minimum initial investment amounts.

5 Best Vanguard Funds to Buy for Target Date 2030 Retirement

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
You're going to need some added oomph if you've got roughly 15-20 years before retirement. Here's a look at some of the best Vanguard funds for target date 2030.

5 Best Vanguard Funds to Buy for Target Date 2025

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
If retirement isn't too far away, take a look at some of the best Vanguard funds for investors with a target date at or around 2025.
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