Investment Advice

Barton Biggs is 'Evolving'

Dan Solin | Posted 05.23.2012

Read More: Morgan Stanley, Investing, Investment Advice, Investing Experts, Smart Money, Barton Biggs, Financial Experts, Investment Management, Business News

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.

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So, Should You Jump In On Facebook Now?

AP | The Associated Press | Posted 05.22.2012

Read More: Investment Advice, Investing, Video, Wall Street, Investing in Facebook, Facebook IPO, Stock Market, Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook Value, Facebook, Facebook Stock, Money News

-- 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 ...

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

AP | DAVE CARPENTER | Posted 05.18.2012

Read More: Investment Advice, Mark Zuckerberg Facebook, Video, Investment, Stock Market, Facebook IPO, Stock Tips, Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook, Tech Stocks, Facebook Stock, Money News

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

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

Reuters | Posted 05.16.2012

Read More: Investment Advice, Video, Stock Portfolio, Retirement Savings, Equity, Investment, Stock Market, Stock, Chesapeake Energy, Reuters, Your Money, Company Stock, Retirement Plans, Investors, Equities, Money News

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

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Why Not To Invest In Your Company

CNNMoney | Walter Updegrave | Posted 05.03.2012

Read More: Investment Advice, Company Stock, 401k Advice, 401k, Stocks, Stock Advice, Retirement, Money News

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...

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Undercover Sting Exposes Advisors' Greedy Tactics

Reuters | Posted 04.05.2012

Read More: Investment Advice, Investing Advice, Undercover Sting, Reuters, Undercover, Harmful Advice, Investment Behavior, Financial Advisors, Financial Advice, Money News

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

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To Invest Like Warren Buffett, Learn How to Sell

Michael Martin | Posted 04.03.2012

Read More: Investments Warren Buffett, Warren Buffett Investing, Stock Market Investment, Buffett Investing, Investment Advice, Investing Advice, Warren Buffett, Money News

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.

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Are You Being a 'Muppet'?

John Friedman | Posted 03.29.2012

Read More: Socially Responsible Investments, Investment Advice, Goldman Sachs, Corporate Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility, Csr, Personal Finance, Sri, Corporate Responsibility, Investment Responsibility, Business News

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.

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In Investing, There Is No Free Lunch

Irene Aldridge | Posted 05.02.2012

Read More: Investing, Mutual Funds, Trade, Stocks, Finance, Money, Bonds, Performance, Investment Advice, Investment-Management, Personal Finance, Investment Tips, Money News

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.

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

R. Paul Herman | Posted 04.30.2012

Read More: Investment Advice, Investing, Socially Responsible Investing, Personal Finance, Money Portfolios, 401k, Investment Advisor, Mutual Fund Manager, Finance Portfolios, Money Managers, Money Management, Money News

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.

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Politics and Investing: A Deadly Mix

Dan Solin | Posted 03.18.2012

Read More: Mitt Romney, Investment Advice, Newt Gingrich, Bain Capital, Election 2012, Gop 2012, GOP Candidates, Video, Business News

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.

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2011 Winners Can Make You a 2012 Loser

Dan Solin | Posted 03.11.2012

Read More: Investment Advice, US Tips, Investing Money, Saving Money, Money, US Treasuries, Treasury Bonds, Video, Business News

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

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The Big Flaw in 401(k) Reform

Dan Solin | Posted 02.19.2012

Read More: Investment Advice, 401k-Fees, 401k Policy, 401k Advice, 401k, Retirement Planning, 401k-Reform, Video, Business News

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.

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Paying More in Fees Can Get You Less in Returns

Dan Solin | Posted 01.22.2012

Read More: Assets, Investment Advice, Management-Fees, Stock Portfolio, Portfolio Management, Bonds, Business News

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.

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Labor Dept. Issues Regulation To Improve Access To Investment Advice

AP | DAVID PITT | Posted 12.24.2011

Read More: Department of Labor, 401(K) Regulation, 401k Regulation, Regulation Investment, Expert Advice, Investment Advice, Video, Investment Advice Regulation, Business News

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

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Financial Planners not Just for the Wealthy

Jason Alderman | Posted 11.22.2011

Read More: Investment Advice, Finance Tips, Investment, Financial Planners, Investment Tips, Financial Advisers, Financial Planning, Financial Advisors, Choosing a Financial Planner, Business News

More and more people -- wealthy and middle-class alike -- turn to professional financial advisers to help them navigate an increasingly complex economic world.

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Choppy Markets... What Can We Learn?

Ryan Mack | Posted 11.01.2011

Read More: Volatile Markets, Fiscal Responsibility, Investment Advice, Volatile Markets Advice, Recession Survival, Surving the Recession, Financial Advice, Business News

The worst thing you can do in this economy is to make a knee jerk decision which either locks in losses or takes you away from your long term investment strategy.

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The Investment Cost Of Being Human

Jon Stein | Posted 11.01.2011

Read More: Investing, Investment Advice, Investment Tips, Business News

While the stock market swings like a trapeze artist, many investors are busy locking in losses, selling low after having bought high. This kind of self-defeating behavior is what behavioral economist Dan Ariely would call "predictable irrationality."

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The Time Not to Act

Mellody Hobson | Posted 10.04.2011

Read More: Investment Advice, Bad Investments, Investing Advice, Gold Investments, Investment Banking, Smart Investments, Investors, Debt Ceiling Economy, Debt Ceiling Markets, Market Low, Debt Ceiling, Debt Ceiling Jobs, BV Money, Black Voices News

The big umbrella statement, however, is that as scary as this period may seem, this is not the time to radically alter your own personal financial journey.

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Don't Believe the Mea Culpa of Your Broker

Dan Solin | Posted 07.10.2011

Read More: Investment Advice, Investing, Investing Advice, Investment Brokers, Financial Brokers, Altucher, Business News

There is an intelligent way to invest. It begins by recognizing there are no gurus with magic wands or psychic abilities.

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