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The 10 Best Vanguard Funds for Retirement

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

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

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

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

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!

‘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

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

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)

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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…

The 7 Best Mutual Funds for Your 401(k)

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

Best Vanguard Mutual Funds for Your 401k

Vanguard mutual funds are frequently featured in 401k investing plans, and here are the company’s best offerings for your 401k.

1 Fund, 3 Managers: Vanguard Growth and Income Fund – VQNPX

Vanguard has three new managers on VQNPX, which adds diversity — but at the cost of returns and outward fund flows.

Vanguard Fund Offers Reliable Income

Retirement investors looking to supplement their income will find this Vanguard fund offering regular monthly payments. But what about returns?

Keeping Watch on Key Man Risk

Bill Gross leaving PIMCO highlights an often ignored risk investors face — that a key individual will leave the firm.

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