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  • Greece Bailout Seems Likely, but Why Are Markets Rallying?

    Stocks and the euro soared after European Union officials dropped their strongest hint yet that a bailout of Greece was in the works. But how is yet another free pass for a profligate European country good for the markets? by Conrad de Aenlle

    Blog posts | 02-09-10

  • What's Behind Fidelity's Waiver of ETF Commissions?

    Fidelity announced last week that they are eliminating commissions on 25 different iShares ETFs. While that's great news for investors, it also highlights the fact that Fidelity's fighting off growing irrelevance. by Nathan Hale

    Blog posts | 02-08-10

  • Active Bond Managers Fare No Better

    New evidence demonstrates that even in the bond markets, active managers have a hard time performing. by Larry Swedroe

    Blog posts | 02-08-10

  • Morningstar Expert: Investing Help for Your 401(k)

    In her new book, 30-Minute Money Solutions, Morningstar's Christine Benz offers a simple three-step plan for investing in your 401(k) plan. The first thing you need to decide is how much control you want over your retirement portfolio. by Christine Benz

    Articles | 02-08-10

  • Saints' Super Bowl Win Predicts Bull Stock Market

    What's behind the Super Bowl indicator for stock market performance? How likely is it to be right? Does the Saints win predict good times ahead for stock? by Allan Roth

    Blog posts | 02-07-10

  • Lessons from the "Lost" Decade: Surviving Bear Markets

    Bear markets are unpleasant, but necessary for us to enjoy the risk premium of owning stocks. Here are a few lessons we can take from the bear markets of the past decade. by Larry Swedroe

    Blog posts | 02-05-10

  • Toyota Stock Should Recover as Company Deals Swiftly With Safety Issues

    Toyota’s stock has plummeted amid the recall of 5 million cars with potential flaws related to their gas pedals. The company’s alacrity and openness in addressing the problem should set the stage for a swift comeback in sales and the share price. by Conrad de Aenlle

    Blog posts | 02-04-10

  • What's Going on With Ginnie Mae (GNMA) Bond Yields?

    Ginnie Mae's have always paid a premium yield over US Treasuries. Suddenly, the SEC yield is lower than US Treasuries. What's caused this historic premium yield to turn into a discount? Should you sell your GNMAs now? by Allan Roth

    Blog posts | 02-04-10

  • Lessons from the "Lost" Decade: Viewing the Past and Future

    Looking back at the past decade of investing can provide some important insights about the future. However, you need to view those events through the proper lens. by Larry Swedroe

    Blog posts | 02-04-10

  • Bond Funds: Bubble Ahead

    The bond market is sending messages that trouble is coming. After pouring money into bond funds at a record-smashing rate, investors need to heed the warnings and stay safe. Here's how to play it. by Nathan Hale

    Articles | 02-04-10

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