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Bonds. Italian Bonds. And Why The World is Watching Them.
From left: German Chancellor Angela Merkel, France's President Nicolas Sarkozy, and Italy's Prime Minister Mario Monti These days, the ongoing European debt crisis has more twists and turns than a plate of spaghetti. Several countries—Ireland,... ➡
She Asked, We Answered: Load vs. No-Load Funds
Q: I don’t know whether to invest my Roth IRA with a load fund company or with a no-load option. What are the pros and cons? Rachel S. Lenexa, KS A: A “load” is simply a commission you pay to a broker or financial advisor for helping you buy a... ➡
The Greek Crisis Unfolds
Police and protesters clash in Athens. Photo:AP Confused about what’s going on with Greece? You’re not alone. “It’s currently one of the most complicated subjects in the world,” says global equity strategist Alec Young of Standard & Poor’s... ➡
The Scariest Investing Terms
Gather ‘round dear AssetClass readers. Today, in honor of Halloween, we have a tutorial in terror. Here are a few spine-tingling terms that investors should watch out for: Zombie Stocks These are shares that have been left for dead, but they... ➡
Should You Buy Stock in Your Most-Loved Brands?
“Buy what you know.” You’ve probably heard this bit of folksy, feel-good advice about stock picking. It’s often attributed to investing legend Peter Lynch, who from 1977 to 1990 managed Fidelity Investment’s Magellan Fund (FMAGX), which earned an... ➡
ETF vs. Mutual Fund Showdown
Cats vs. dogs. Waxing vs. shaving. Clooney vs. Pitt. In the grand battles of personal preferences, what about mutual funds vs. exchange-traded funds (ETFs)? (Yes, we’d also rather talk Clooney and Pitt, but, hey, this is an investing column.) At... ➡
Would You Invest in a Tobacco Company?
As investors, we usually focus on what investments are good for our bottom line—like, say, steady dividend-paying stocks. But what investing in companies we can also feel good about? Socially responsible mutual funds typically use social screens... ➡
3 Free Investing Apps
From left: Chaiken Power Tools, Retire Logix, and Market Millionaire. Today’s task: Find three fabulous and free smartphone apps that can make us better investors. Truth? It was slim pickings. Don’t get us wrong: the apps below are great. But our... ➡
