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• The Performance of Leveraged Funds Can Be Ugly

  By Larry Swedroe | Nov 20, 2009 | 4 comments

  As Jason Zweig points out in his latest book, leveraged funds should be avoided at all costs.

• Good News Update: Consumer Prices, Retail Sales, Manufacturing

  By Larry Swedroe | Nov 19, 2009 | 0 comments

  With the financial media focusing on the bad news, it's important to know there's some good news as well so you can have a balanced perspective.

• Jason Zweig’s Little Book of Safe Money

  By Larry Swedroe | Nov 18, 2009 | 0 comments

  Jason Zweig is one of the few financial journalists I would recommend, and his newest book is no different.

• Growth in China, India and Brazil Might Not Mean Great Investment Returns

  By Larry Swedroe | Nov 16, 2009 | 5 comments

  You may think the rapid growth of countries such as China, India and Brazil will translate into high investment returns. History shows that's not the case.

• This Time Is Different

  By Larry Swedroe | Nov 13, 2009 | 6 comments

  Carmen Reinhart and Kenneth Rogoff's recent book shows why the phrase "this time is different" is often wrong.

• You May Be Paying Hundreds in Hidden Bond Fees

  By Larry Swedroe | Nov 11, 2009 | 10 comments

  For buying bonds, the hidden fees you're charged could be substantial.

• Lessons From the Bear Market

  By Larry Swedroe | Nov 9, 2009 | 23 comments

  While bear markets are painful experiences, they can also be an opportunity to see if adjustments need to be made to your plan.

• Good News Update: Nouriel Roubini Versus Warren Buffett

  By Larry Swedroe | Nov 6, 2009 | 12 comments

  Nouriel Roubini is pessimistic on the economy. Warren Buffett is optimistic. Given the good news we're seeing, I'd side with Buffett.

• Is Your Advisor Starting to Use Active Management?

  By Larry Swedroe | Nov 4, 2009 | 10 comments

  Some advisors are starting to actively manage their clients' portfolios. If your advisor is one of them, consider looking for a new advisor.

• John Meriwether Channels His Inner P.T. Barnum

  By Larry Swedroe | Nov 2, 2009 | 8 comments

  Despite two failed attempts at running hedge funds, John Meriwether is giving it another go.

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