Latest articles by Chris Farrell
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Seeking True Value in Money Market Funds
investing We should stop pretending that a dollar invested in a money market fund will always be worth a dollar. Let prices float as they do with other mutual funds.
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Want More Money in Retirement? Spend Less
Making Your Money Last There are many simple ways to reduce spending without diminishing your quality of life.
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Lessons for the Rest of Us in the J.P. Morgan Debacle
Investor Psychology There's no such thing as predictable risk in market trading. So embrace uncertainty, for better and for worse.
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The Economic Fallout of the Facebook IPO
investing It's been ugly to watch. The animal spirits of entrepreneurs everywhere are getting doused. But long-term gains are still possible.
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Are We in a Tech Bubble? Probably Not
investing Apple's sky-high valuation and Facebook's IPO are more telling of "animal spirits" than another pending market collapse.
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How to Protect Your Portfolio From Inflation
Financial Planning Many economists fear inflation will come roaring back soon. These strategies can shield your retirement income just in case.
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Investing Lessons from the Great Recession
investing It's not that the rules changed. It's more that strategies for long-term growth have always been riskier than we like to think.
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Remodel Your Current Home With Retirement in Mind
retirement Upgrade with universal-design features that will help you as you age. It's all about convenience now, and saving money and safety later.
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The Keys to Managing Your Money for the Long Haul
Making Your Money Last Yes, creating wealth by investing in equities is important. But in old age, you can't 'eat a rate of return.' Managing downside risk matters just as much.
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Myths of an Aging Workforce
business The financial pressure to retire later is strong. The job market is woeful for younger workers. But that doesn't mean baby-boomers are hogging the jobs.
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The Benefits of Staying Put in Retirement
Making Your Money Last Pulling up a lifetime of stakes and retiring where it's warm and sunny may be a tempting prospect. But think again.
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Why You Still Need to Fund a College Education
Paying for College If investing in a degree is like starting a business, then let's fund it that way: with equity instead of debt.
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Your Job Should Drive Your Savings Plan
Investor Psychology Focus on your income prospects first. That will inform your investment strategy best.
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Save the Savings Bond
investing They helped nurture sound money habits for the World War II generation, and they can help the next generation, if Uncle Sam would only listen.
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Teaching Savings to Kids in Schools
savings What was once called thrift education is making a comeback as financial literacy. That’s good news in hard times.
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You Can Still Count on U.S. Treasuries
Economic Forecasts Turns out the Great Recession is reaffirming traditional investing values.
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The Good News on Social Security
retirement All that’s needed are some nips and tucks to get the supplemental retirement program on a sounder financial path. The tougher problems are with Medicare and Medicaid.
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A Midyear Resolution for Your Personal Finances
retirement Don’t despair if you're behind on saving. We've got three ideas for reviving your New Year's vows.
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The Growing Allure of Overseas Retirement
Travel Emerging economies around the world are rolling out the red carpet for U.S. emigrants.
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The Future of Personal Finance
savings As the U.S. population ages and globalization creates more competition for money-management services, information technology will get smarter, too. But can tech help hedge your risks in investing and retirement planning?
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Why Housing Has a "Buy" Sign on It
real estate With price declines and a bottom in sight, odds are improving that first-time home buyers will see positive returns over time.
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