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The 7 Best Mutual Funds to Hold in a 401k Plan

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor

The best mutual funds for 401k plans are high-quality, low-cost offerings like these 7 funds.

The 10 Cheapest Vanguard Funds on the Market

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor

The 10 cheapest Vanguard funds on the market are low-cost royalty among mutual funds already known for their low expenses.

How 20-Somethings Can Become Millionaires for Just $225 a Month

By Jeff Reeves

For a relative pittance, these three mutual funds can help beginning investors secure their future.

The 10 Best Vanguard Funds for Retirement

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor

We highlight 5 mutual funds and 5 ETFs from Vanguard that make smart holdings for investors in their golden years.

3 Ways to Prepare for the Fiscal Cliff

By Richard Band

Will Congress avoid the cliff, or let it ride? Prepare for any scenario with these three moves that will keep you safe (without retreating altogether).

The Best 401(k) Funds from Vanguard

By Dan Wiener

Vanguard has more than 170 funds — but rather than force you to sift through them all, we reveal the best of the bunch.

7 Vanguard Funds to Build an All-Weather Portfolio

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor

Investors wanting to build a low-cost, diversified portfolio need to look no further than this set of 7 Vanguard funds.

3 Reasons Mutual Funds Are Better Than Hedge Funds

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor

Hedge funds are seeing massive outflows this year, while mutual funds are looking like the smart money choice. Here are a few reasons why.

Sell in May? Only If You Like Paying Taxes!

By Jeff DeMaso

‘Sell in May and go away’ not only has a low success rate, but it also ensures that taxes will cut heavily into your gains.

5 Bond Funds That Make Sense

By Richard Band

Your best bet is to whip up your own custom blend of bonds. Here are 6 bond funds that would make tasty additions to anyone’s…

The Bogle Way: 7 Index Funds for Passive Investors

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor

John Bogle, who kick-started the index fund revolution, also founded Vanguard. Honor his memory by learning more about these 7 funds.

Vanguard Health Care Fund Manager Ed Owens Retires (VGHCX)

By Dan Wiener

Though Ed Owens leaves Vanguard Health Care Fund in able hands, it’s hard to overstate how influential he’s been during his tenure as a manager.

The 7 Most Popular Vanguard Funds for 401k Plans

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor

Vanguard funds are the most popular mutual funds for 401k plans. We highlight seven of the top choices for investors.

The 5 Best Vanguard Funds of 2014

By Jeff Reeves

The five best Vanguard funds for the current market include Vanguard Selected Value Fund, Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund, Vanguard Health Care Fund, Vanguard Total International…

The 3 Best Mutual Funds to Buy in August 2024

By Rich Duprey, InvestorPlace Contributor

Keeping investing simple should be the goal of every investor which is why these are the best mutual funds to buy.

Trade of the Day: With Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT) Stock, Focus Near-Term

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Although the bigger picture trajectory for WMT stock remains a choppy mess, a near-term Walmart trade with well-defined parameters is setting up.

Profit From Overblown Fears In Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor

Some falling knives are easier to catch than others — take Microsoft. When MSFT stock falls, I have value levels against which I can sell…

The 7 Best Mutual Funds for Your 401k

By Joel Baglole, InvestorPlace Contributor

Mutual funds offer a lot of advantages to investors, particularly for retail investors who may have limited time, a low appetite for risk, and only…

7 ETFs and Mutual Funds to Weather Bear Territory

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor

ETFs and mutual funds can keep the bear at bay. We are listing 7 of the best picks to protect your portfolio.

Take Buffett’s Advice: 5 Vanguard Funds to Buy

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor

Warren Buffett believes index funds are the way to go for most investors. Here is a group of five ETFs and mutual funds from Vanguard…

Defensive Dividend Stock to Buy as Market Cools

By Richard Band

The board of defense contractor Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) just voted a 15% dividend increase.

Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Stock Is a Top 5% Yielder

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers

It’s not unreasonable to think Verizon will gain back this year’s losses and then some. The high yield on VZ stock is icing on the…

3 of the Best Index Funds to Buy for the Long Run

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor

For long-term investing, you can’t beat index funds. But don’t settle for just any fund — get the best index funds made for the long…

The 7 Best Mutual Funds for Your 401(k)

By Joel Baglole, InvestorPlace Contributor

These mutual funds to add to your 401(k) will help you navigate market downturns such as the one we have experienced this year

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