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Where to Invest While U.S. Stock and Bond Prices Appear Too High... Sep 7, 2018: Q: I’m not trying to time the markets but with “peak” prices in many common asset classes, I’m at a loss where sound places are to put new money?

Updated Model Portfolio Mutual Fund and ETF Recommendations Dec 11, 2017: Balanced portfolio tilted towards stock funds

Investing Advice From Leading Fidelity Fund Expert Nov 21, 2017: What are the favorite funds of this veteran Fidelity newsletter writer?

The Big Mutual Fund Investing Decision: To Index or Not to Index? Nov 14, 2017: How heavily should you use index funds in your portfolio?

U.S. Versus International Stocks and Bonds - Where Are the Better Values? Nov 8, 2017: Asset Class Performance & Investment Outlook

Is Buy and Hold Investing Dead? Oct 13, 2017: Q: If there's anyone out there who still believes in "buy and hold" investing, he/she should read some of the blogs that I read...

Balanced Funds and International Stock Fund Exposure Jul 7, 2017: Making sense of domestic versus foreign stock holdings in balanced funds

Reader Annoyed I Prefer Funds to Stock Picking Jun 26, 2017: Q: I am bothered that you advocate mutual funds. Many people have done far better investing in individual stocks than in mutual funds...we do our homework and will sit with a company's stock through good and bad...

Update: A Free Lunch When Investing! Mar 1, 2017: Boost your investment returns by reducing your investing taxes

One Chart That Demonstrates That Commodities Are a Lousy Long-Term Investment Dec 9, 2016: See how stocks and commodities compare regarding the risk of losing money

Update: Market Commentary and Dow 30 Stock Five-Year Charts Nov 12, 2016: Keeping perspective on where the markets have been and may be heading

Getting Your Financial Assets Allocated Oct 26, 2016: Deciding on the specific recipe or mix of investments is a hugely important decision...here's how to make the best decision

Recommended Asset Allocations for Diversified Long-Term Investing Oct 25, 2016: Currently recommended mutual funds

401(k) Safety? Moving Money into Cash Option Oct 14, 2016: What's the best approach to reduce risk in your retirement account when nearing or in retirement?

Are Preferred Stocks a Worthwhile Investment? Oct 3, 2016: How do they fit into a portfolio's asset allocation?

Leading Bond Fund Manager Sees Major Changes on Horizon Sep 23, 2016: His expectations for interest rates, inflation, the U.S. economy and government spending

Switch Out of a Target Retirement Fund? Aug 23, 2016: Is it better to customize your funds and go with a pre-set mix?

U.S. Stock Market Still Below Year Ago Highs May 26, 2016: What’s next for the "longest" stock market correction in history?

Analyzing the Stumbling of the Once Mighty Sequoia Fund Apr 21, 2016: Fund's large stake in Valeant Pharmaceuticals, once a blessing, became a curse...

Updated Model Portfolio Mutual Fund & Exchange-Traded Fund Recommendations Mar 10, 2016: Specific fund recommendations and suggested asset classes to under- and over-weight

Update: An Actively Managed Bond Fund That Delivers Results with Reduced Volatility Dec 12, 2015: This fund should rival PIMCO's top performing bond funds for long-term performance

This Large Company Growth Fund Has Stellar Long-Term Returns Dec 9, 2015: What sectors and stocks is the fund emphasizing now?

Health Care Funds Still Worth Considering as Obamacare Pressures Insurance Companies? Nov 24, 2015: Health insurers lowering of profit expectations tempers investor enthusiasm for sector

Continue to Hold or Sell a Laggard Mutual Fund? Nov 19, 2015: Q: I invested in the CGM Focus Fund at the end of 2007 as it was recommended in numerous places...

Focusing on Tax Efficiency in Your Investment Portfolio Oct 16, 2015: Simple strategies for boosting the returns you get to keep

Rush for the Exits with Rising Interest Rates and Falling Bond Prices? Oct 6, 2015: Could bond fund prices fall sharply due to bond market liquidity problems?

Update: Sell Stocks, Buy Gold? Jul 23, 2015: The drumbeat of pundits and prognosticators saying to buy gold (and dump stocks) is getting louder

Is Harbor International Fund Still Recommended Despite Change in Leadership at Fund? Jul 15, 2015: Is this long-term winner worthy of your future investment dollars?

Should You Only Invest in Index Funds and Shun Actively Managed Funds? Jul 2, 2015: Here's some data and analysis to help you make that important decision

Dealing with Your Fears About a Stock Market Correction and Downturn Jun 16, 2015: A surprising perspective on wishing for stock market declines

What Are Wall Street Brokerage Firms Telling Their Customers About Stock Market Investing Now? Jun 2, 2015: A little known indicator is signaling where stocks are likely headed next

Developing Better Investing Habits Apr 29, 2015: Overcoming the obstacles that cause investors to earn below market average returns

This Stock Market Valuation Measure is Signaling a Potential Major Turning Point Mar 24, 2015: What is the indicator and how reliable have its previous warnings proven?

Asset Allocation Made Ultra-Simple: the 60/40 Solution Mar 12, 2015: Is there an ideal asset allocation for investing in stocks and bonds?

Stock Market-Like Returns Without Stock Market-Like Risk Mar 6, 2015: This managed allocation fund continues delivering robust returns with relatively modest risk

What are Reliable and Useful Mutual Fund Ranking Systems? Mar 5, 2015: What criteria maximize your chances of selecting the future's top performing funds?

Update: Hedge Funds: Promises of Greater Returns With Less Risk Feb 20, 2015: What's the reality that hedge fund investors experience and how does that stack up compared with fund investing.

Updated Model Portfolio Recommendations Feb 12, 2015: Mutual fund and exchange-traded fund recommendations for active and index portfolios

Evaluating a Widely Used Mutual Fund Family Ranking System Feb 11, 2015: Identifying major flaws in highly touted fund survey

Will Higher Interest Rates Slam Stocks? Feb 9, 2015: Analyzing the arguments and reasoning for lower stock prices once interest rates rise

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