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2012/10/15
27 plans earn medals from Morningstar analysts.
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2012/09/14
Retirement columnist Mark Miller responds to reader feedback about his recent Social Security myths commentary.
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2012/08/30
This aggressively positioned portfolio illustrates how this increasingly popular strategy works.
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2012/08/19
Readers weigh issues of money, accessibility, and proximity to friends and family when deciding whether to move to a smaller home.
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2012/07/22
Morningstar.com readers discuss when to purchase insurance and when to self-insure.
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2012/07/22
Viewers of this week's midyear financial checkup had plenty on their minds.
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2012/06/29
Morningstar.com's article, blog, and video coverage of the 2012 Investment Conference.
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2012/05/30
For those afraid the market will take a turn for the worse, we offer a selection of Gold- and Silver-rated stock funds that have beaten their peers during downturns.
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2012/05/16
Facebook will be added to the holdings of several of these ETFs soon. Other funds, however, won't be graced with the presence of the social-networking giant for weeks--or months--to come.
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2012/04/13
AQR's Michael Mendelson touts the advantages of commodities and leverage as they tend to provide a greater reward in his fund for the same level of risk as in traditional portfolios.
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2012/03/23
March 19-23: Tips and picks for diversifying your stock and bond holdings and getting a handle on alternative investments.
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2012/03/22
Bad timing could obliterate the long-term benefits of these investments.
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2012/03/21
Diversification isn't just for stock investors.
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2012/03/20
Asset allocation is the biggest determinant of how your portfolio behaves.
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2012/02/29
These high-yield bond funds weathered 2008 reasonably well and are still going strong.
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2012/01/12
A little help from a professional advisor can be well worth the time and money.
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2012/01/11
When reaching for higher yields, don't lose sight of the risks.
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2011/11/16
Strike the right balance between return potential and loss aversion.
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2011/11/15
Following this rule of thumb might serve you well in case interest rates go up.
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2011/11/14
Put investments' payouts in the proper context.
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2011/11/10
Medicare premium hikes will only mildly clip seniors' Social Security inflation raises in 2012, but proposed changes could cut future cost-of-living adjustments.
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2011/10/21
A growing field of study can save you from your worst instincts.
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2011/10/21
Taking the right steps in the right order, and avoiding the critical mistakes, can get you well on your way to investing success.
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2011/10/20
This tried-and-true investment method helps investors navigate volatile markets.
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2011/10/20
This tried-and-true investment method helps investors navigate volatile markets.
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2011/10/20
Make changes to your asset-allocation mix only on an as-needed basis.
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2011/10/20
Make sure you're looking at more than just performance.
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2011/10/20
A step-by-step guide to restoring your asset allocation.
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2011/10/18
A well-allocated portfolio is not beyond your means.
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2011/10/18
Asset allocation is the biggest determinant of how your portfolio behaves.
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