Don’t belittle risks of short selling
I expect trouble ahead for the market, so short selling may soon look tempting. But be warned: It is not as easy as it looks.
High-speed trains to nowhere?
The graft and corruption plaguing China’s railway system are not what worry me — it’s the misallocation of capital. China may not unseat the US as the world’s largest economy as soon as expected.
An ETF portfolio for cheapskates
These low-cost exchange-traded funds provide exposure to a variety of asset classes, including U.S. and international stocks, commodities and fixed-income instruments.
How to Stretch an IRA
Leaving an IRA to next the generation has benefits, but it takes some planning and watch out for the rules.
10 dividend stocks you can trust
It’s hard to argue with steady cash. These companies have raised their dividend payouts every year for at least the last quarter-century.
The next Internet bubble is brewing
Once again, hot money is pouring into tech startups. And, as with the dot-com bubble that burst in 2000, the ramifications would extend beyond the investing elite.
BP is back, but the Gulf shows scars
Whether it’s fair or not, the company to blame for last year’s epic oil disaster is recovering faster than the environment. The simple reason is that the world needs energy.
Ready for the latest challenge?
I told you months ago to shift your portfolio to emerging markets in the spring. Here, I’ve found some good stocks to consider. The trouble is, individual investors can’t always buy the best ones.
Raiding your kid’s college account
Q: My wife and I could use the funds in our 5-year-old son’s money-losing Ohio state 529 account to pay off my wife’s $25,000 Stafford loan. Any reason not to? — Joseph Kim, Sandusky, Ohio
The ‘T’ in ETF is for tax trap
These tradable bundles have real virtues, as many investors have learned. But if you think they’re all ideal for tax purposes, you’re buying into a major myth.
The nation’s $75 trillion problem
A sobering look at federal spending from bond king Bill Gross suggests there are several creative ways to default on our national debt, and we are working toward all of them.
5 things to ask about mutual funds
The slick sales pitch for a fund usually leaves out the facts you really need, and that’s not by accident. Pose these tough questions before you invest.
2012 Savings Challenge: Getting Started
Think you know how to save money? Enter AARP’s 2011 Savings Challenge and see if your penny-pinching tips can win you a prize.
Risk is shifting, so shift with it
With central banks in developing countries raising rates, investors should consider moving assets back into emerging market stocks.
Big banks go after 401k trillions
On the prowl to replace lost income, banks are seeking a bigger slice of the growing, $2.9 trillion 401k pie.
How to tap your inner Buffett
With all the great tools available, it may be easier than ever to get rich doing your own investing. But you have to invest time as well as money.
Foreign stocks: The place to be again
After a lull, emerging markets once again look like the place for smart investors. Here’s why, along with several funds and 3 hot stocks to help you get in on the action.
Why India is undervalued
True, blue chips from India are not cheap. But there is a host of emerging Indian companies that offer growth at a bargain price — and I expect many of them to start trading in New York soon.
10 companies for ‘Project Japan’
The human tragedy remains front and center, but the long and costly rebuilding will begin eventually. There’s more than $300 billion in work to be done, and these companies will likely take part.
5 battle-tested funds for 401k’s
Investors seeking long-term results should look beyond today’s upheavals. These top mutual funds for various asset classes have proved their staying power.
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