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Recent Articles in Investing Strategies

Update: Robert Shiller's 10-Year Average Price-Earnings Ratio Says Stocks Overvalued

Feb 3, 2015

A look inside his analysis (and something I tipped readers off to in April 2009)

Is Investing in Commercial Real Estate a Better Alternative to Holding Bonds?

Jun 24, 2014

The Attractiveness of 12 Percent Annualized Returns Compared to Low Bond Yields

If You Don't Have Fears About Stock Market Investing, You're Probably Not Normal!

Feb 11, 2014

How to overcome stock investing worries and what investments to use

Update: Gold Versus U.S. Stocks Over the Past Two Generations

Dec 11, 2013

How has gold performed in recent decades and what may the future bring?

Update: Selecting a Base for Investing in Funds and Other Investments

Feb 6, 2013

Pricing is important, but so are many other factors...here's how to select your base to do investing...

Lying With Numbers: Corporate Accounting Shenanigans Could Damage Your Stocks

Oct 25, 2012

How to protect yourself from accounting risks with individual stocks you own

How Have Stock, Bond and Commodity Returns Changed Over the Years?

Oct 1, 2012

A multi-decade look at the volatility and returns on common asset classes compared with inflation

Large Investment Funds Making Major Shift in their European Stock Investing Strategy

Aug 14, 2012

What impact is this having and likely to have on global financial markets?

Where are the Best Stock and Bond Market Returns Likely to be in Coming Years?

Aug 9, 2012

Some new estimates of expected asset class returns under different economic scenarios

Incorporating Market Tendencies Into Your Investing Decision Making

Jul 26, 2012

Determining which indicators work and which don't in predicting the movement of stock prices?

Assessment of Current Risks and Economic Trends

Jul 13, 2012

Updated stock and bond fund investing strategy

Expected Stock Market Returns: Rethinking the Equity Risk Premium

Jun 22, 2012

Should you change your stock market allocation because of possibly significantly different future stock market returns?

Making Investing Decisions with Your Employer's Stock

Jun 7, 2012

Weighing the pros and cons of your situation and tax considerations

A Two-Fund Investing Strategy That Beats 99% of Actively Managed Fund Portfolios Over 30 Years

May 29, 2012

An examination of a relatively low-risk, higher-reward investing strategy

Using Self-Directed IRAs to Invest in Real Estate, Private Companies, Gold and Other Assets

Jan 17, 2012

The opportunities, pitfalls and risks of using alternative investments in retirement accounts

Investing Legend Updates His Investment View for the Years Ahead

Jan 5, 2012

His take on investing in stocks versus bonds in the U.S. and international markets

Update: State Budget Crises: Weighing on Muni Bonds and Possibly Stocks

Dec 19, 2011

Fresh warnings abound: How bad is the problem now and is it likely to get?

Suze Orman: Avoid Target-Date Funds Because They Will Slide as Interest Rates Rise

Aug 22, 2011

What should you do about bond investing with interest rates rising in future? (FREE)

Finding a Less Stressful but Financially Rewarding Annuity Investing Option

Aug 10, 2011

Shopping for higher (and more stable) income from immediate annuities

Are Money Funds Becoming Obsolete and Poor Investments?

Jul 22, 2011

Alternatives to near zero yielding money market funds

What Can We Learn From Examining Equity Fund Investors Buy/Sell Decisions?

Apr 1, 2011

An analysis of investor's actual experience with timing stock market moves

Where is Warren Buffett Investing New Money Now?

Feb 28, 2011

Why should you care and what potential pitfalls does he see ahead?

Spotting Early Signs of Financial Stress

Feb 21, 2011

A useful indicator for measuring underlying stress in the financial markets

Warren Buffett's Company Berkshire Hathaway Has Been a Terrific Investment

Feb 18, 2011

But, how good an investment will it be going forward?

Bill O'Reilly, Dick Morris and Others Say California and Other States Are Bankrupt

Feb 7, 2011

Dealing with the fears about highly indebted governments when considering muni bonds (and stocks)

This Fund Manager Has Posted High Long-Term Returns With Below-Average Risk

Jan 25, 2011

And, he's now pessimistic about major segments of the U.S. stock market

Starting With Sensible, Time-Tested Beliefs is Essential to Long-Term Investment Success

Jan 22, 2011

Taking the time to question and develop your investment beliefs

Update: Dealing With Worries About Rising Interest Rates

Jan 20, 2011

One year ago, there were lots of warnings about rising interest rates. How have bond investors fared since? What should you do now to protect yourself?

Morningstar's Own (Surprising) Research on What Drives a Mutual Fund's Success

Dec 1, 2010

What factors have the most predictive power when selecting funds?

Assessing Your Portfolio's Performance

Nov 23, 2010

Q: Is there a formula that can be used by me to measure the actual benefit, or not, of the money I have invested with my investment broker...

Shielding More Investments From Current Taxation With Variable Annuities

Nov 2, 2010

Understanding the pros and cons of your decision and alternatives

The Outlook for Investment-Grade Bond Returns

Oct 18, 2010

Money is flowing out of U.S. stock funds and into bond funds

Comparing Bond Funds to Individual Bonds

Oct 13, 2010

When does each make sense and what are the risks and possible rewards?