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Reproductive Rights and Race; Immigration Reform Has Next; Low-Top Boxes and Abolitionists; Bad Investment Advice

Janell Ross | Posted 03.31.2013 | Black Voices
Janell Ross

The news of the day certainly rotates somewhere around immigration reform. The President is expected to deliver a speech in Las Vegas this afternoon o...

How Often Should I Rebalance My Investments?

Frank Morgan | Posted 02.02.2013 | Home
Frank Morgan

A student in my Investment Mathematics class asked me how often you need to rebalance. The most common guideline we found was "at least once a year," but we knew that the answer should depend on the value of your portfolio.

This Dead Octopus Would Make A Better Investment Adviser Than Our Living Finance Reporter

Ben Hallman | Posted 11.12.2012 | Home
Ben Hallman

I cover housing and finance for The Huffington Post. Yet on Nov. 21, 2007, I bought into the company identified more than any other with the subprime bubble and subsequent crash. I bought a $1,037 chunk of Countrywide Financial.

Big and Bigger Lies About Bond Fund Managers

Dan Solin | Posted 11.11.2012 | Business
Dan Solin

Most often, investors looking for higher returns from their bond holdings invest in actively managed bond funds. They believe an active bond manager has the investment skill likely to increase returns over the benchmark index, while taking no more risk.

The Big Lie Is a Cruel Hoax

Dan Solin | Posted 11.04.2012 | Business
Dan Solin

The perpetuation of the myth that you can pick outperforming actively managed funds through "research" is a cruel hoax. It makes ordinary investors feel inadequate when their efforts fail.

Flawed Advice for Picking Mutual Fund 'Winners'

Dan Solin | Posted 10.21.2012 | Business
Dan Solin

A 10 year record of stellar performance is not predictive of future performance. Instead, investors would be far better served limiting their portfolios to globally diversified, low-management fee index funds in an appropriate asset allocation.

Two Silly Predictions You Should Ignore

Dan Solin | Posted 10.14.2012 | Business
Dan Solin

Investors suffer from the perfect storm of collective amnesia and cognitive dissonance when it comes to evaluating the predictions of self-styled stock market gurus.

The Massive Hypocrisy of the 'Seeking Alpha' Conference

Dan Solin | Posted 10.07.2012 | Business
Dan Solin

those attending presumably assumed they were there to learn from real "alpha" experts, which is a fancy term describing the value added by a fund manager over its designated benchmark. They must have been disappointed.

'The Best Investment I Ever Made'

Reuters | Posted 08.12.2012 | Home

By Chris Taylor New York (June 12) - In this choppiest of stock markets, it's very easy to get discouraged. The S&...

It's Time to Abolish 401(k) Plans

Dan Solin | Posted 08.05.2012 | Business
Dan Solin

They are not working for those they are intended to benefit: employees saving for retirement. They are working great for brokers, advisors, recordkeepers and others who "serve" these plans.

Barton Biggs is 'Evolving'

Dan Solin | Posted 07.23.2012 | Business
Dan Solin

Mr. Biggs has been "big" in the world of securities prognosticators for many years. He was the formerly the head strategist at Morgan Stanley where he was reportedly responsible for the formation of its investment management business.

So, Should You Jump In On Facebook Now?

AP | The Associated Press | Posted 05.22.2012 | Home

-- EDITOR'S NOTE – Facebook began selling stock to the public Friday in the most talked-about market debut in years. The stock closed 23 cents ...

You Shouldn't Buy Facebook Stock Today, And Here's Why

AP | DAVE CARPENTER | Posted 05.18.2012 | Home

-- Even the hottest initial public stock offerings can lose steam after their first day of trading. Sure, company insiders will make money selling a...

Is It A Terrible Idea To Own Shares In Your Company's Stock?

Reuters | Posted 07.15.2012 | Home

By David K. Randall NEW YORK, May 15 (Reuters) - Buying stock that then falls sharply is painful, especially for investors who also ha...

Why Not To Invest In Your Company

CNNMoney | Walter Updegrave | Posted 05.03.2012 | Home

I work for a Fortune 500 company that matches my 401(k) contributions in company stock, which I can then re-allocate to other investments every quarte...

Undercover Sting Exposes Advisors' Greedy Tactics

Reuters | Posted 06.04.2012 | Home

* Advisers often reinforced bad investment ideas * Recommended pricier options to clients in low-fee funds * Study sees ...

To Invest Like Warren Buffett, Learn How to Sell

Michael Martin | Posted 06.03.2012 | Home
Michael Martin

If you want to learn how to invest like Warren Buffett, you've got to learn how to sell investments effectively. Selling in this case can mean selling to take a profit or selling to take a loss to free up the cash and to emotionally move on.

Are You Being a 'Muppet'?

John Friedman | Posted 05.29.2012 | Business
John Friedman

The most famous Muppet of all, Kermit the frog, famously stated, "It's not easy being green." Turns out, it's not easy as being an empowered investor either.

In Investing, There Is No Free Lunch

Irene Aldridge | Posted 05.02.2012 | Home
Irene Aldridge

Many articles on the subject of money talk about different ways to invest the money. Few of the pieces, however, address the key issue underlying any allocation which may be keeping investors up at night.

Eight Ways Money Managers Can Be 'HOT': Honest, Open, Trustworthy

R. Paul Herman | Posted 04.30.2012 | Home
R. Paul Herman

You don't just want smart people to manage your money, you want smart people you can trust -- who are comfortable with the 21st century culture of transparency, not the 20th century secretive approach.

Politics and Investing: A Deadly Mix

Dan Solin | Posted 03.18.2012 | Business
Dan Solin

The views of the Republicans running for office are getting a lot of air time. Whatever the relative merits of these candidates, investors might be misled by some of the spirited dialogue.

2011 Winners Can Make You a 2012 Loser

Dan Solin | Posted 03.11.2012 | Business
Dan Solin

Everyone wants to be a stock market winner. There were some big winners in 2011.

The Big Flaw in 401(k) Reform

Dan Solin | Posted 02.19.2012 | Business
Dan Solin

Why do we assume employees can be skilled investment advisers? We need reform that makes the process of making investment selections in 401(k) plans foolproof. Current reform just doesn't cut it.

Paying More in Fees Can Get You Less in Returns

Dan Solin | Posted 01.22.2012 | Business
Dan Solin

I recently reviewed the portfolio of a young man who had inherited almost $1 million. He thought his portfolio was "well diversified" because almost all of it was invested in an S&P 500 Index Fund. Several issues were apparent, which you might be able to relate to your investments.

Labor Dept. Issues Regulation To Improve Access To Investment Advice

AP | DAVID PITT | Posted 12.24.2011 | Business

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Department of Labor on Monday issued a new regulation designed to improve access to expert investment advice for workers ...