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5 Active Vanguard Funds That You Have to Own

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
When it comes to Vanguard funds, most people focus strictly on its passive offerings. But these five active funds deserve some investor attention as well.

3 Unique Vanguard Funds That You Can’t Ignore

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Forget index funds, there are plenty of active Vanguard funds worth looking at. Here are three to buy today.

The 10 Best Mutual Funds to Buy for 2018

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
The 10 top mutual funds for 2018 would be excellent in most environments, but they're almost necessary buys for a challenging environment.

The 3 Best Types of Mutual Funds for Rising Interest Rates

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Now is a good time to look at the best types of funds for rising interest rates. Here are top picks in three different categories.

10 Best Mutual Funds for the Rest of 2016

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
The best mutual funds in 2016's second half will have to be able to navigate a brutal market environment. Consider these 10 funds up to the challenge.

The 10 Best Vanguard Funds to Buy for 2016

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors can expect 2016 to be rife with volatility. Those looking to duck for cover can do so in some of the best Vanguard funds on the market.

The 3 Best Short-Term, High-Yield Bond Funds

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
With yields low and interest rates set to rise, now is a good time to consider short-term, high-yield bond funds.

What to Expect From the Vanguard Ultra-Short-Term Bond Fund

By Dan Wiener
The appeal of Vanguard's ultra-short bond fund will probably be for those investors taking income distributions out of their holdings rather than reinvesting. Price moves will be small and yields should rise at a decent rate as interest rates rise.

The 3 Best Short-Term Bond Funds to Buy Now

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
With a rise in interest rates coming closer, now is a good time to consider buying one of these three best short-term bond funds.