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How to Survive a Bear Market
With the six-year bull market in stocks getting old, people are starting to wonder how they should prepare for a possible bear market. The answer: Not the way you think. The biggest mistake ordinary investors make, aside from not saving enough, is trying to predict...
How bad are Wall Street forecasts? Really bad
There are 22 "chief market strategists" at Wall Street's biggest banks and investment firms. They work at storied firms such as Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. They have access to the best information, the smartest economists, and teams of brilliant analysts. They...
Terms of Reverse Mortgages continue to be misunderstood
A new government report shows many seniors are taking out reverse mortgages on their homes without fully understanding the ramifications, leading to foreclosures among borrowers and a tangle of problems for heirs after the borrower dies. “Consumer complaints tell us...
How to Tell if Your Retirement Nest Egg Is Big Enough
Here we go again. During past bull markets, many Americans nearing retirement fleetingly acquired a nest egg adequate for later life. Then, as quickly as that nest egg came, it went—leaving behind regret, sleepless nights, and in the worst case, panic selling near the...
The IRA Advantage of a Low Tax Bracket
What’s worse than paying taxes? Not paying any taxes at all and wasting a great opportunity. Suppose 2014 is a year when you’ll have little or no taxable income. Perhaps you’re out of work. Maybe you just retired, and you haven’t yet claimed Social Security or tapped...
Shockingly boring millionaire investing secrets
If you want to invest like a millionaire, be boring. Don't chase exotic stocks. Don't try to hit home runs in market. Read Full Article Here... Written By: Eric Rosenbaum cnbc.com
Michael Hasenstab Bets Big in Controversial Places
Franklin Templeton mutual-fund manager Michael Hasenstab is a workhorse at finding the best bond returns in controversial places like Ukraine and Hungary. Read Full Article Here... Written By: Matt Wirz WSJ.com
We Need Stock Prices to Fall 25%
In early October, as share prices wobbled, I had high hopes that U.S. stocks would plummet to attractive levels. Instead, shares have shot higher, adding to the rip-roaring bull market that has seen stocks triple since March 2009. The long rally has done wonders for...