Latest articles by Elizabeth Leary
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A Hedge That Actually Works
investing Adding one of these funds could boost your returns and reduce your portfolio’s risk.
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7 Bargain Stocks You Can Feel Good About Now
investing These high-quality names offer potential gains plus a nice margin of safety.
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Why Mutual Fund Fee Reform Misses the Mark
investing New rules on 12b-1 fees won’t change much. However, another proposal could dramatically cut what you pay to buy certain funds.
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How to Profit From the Market's Rocky Road Ahead
Economic Forecasts Three top fund managers see falling prices followed by inflation. Here's how they plan to navigate this grim scenario.
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Great Days at BlackRock
investing The world's largest money manager runs more than 100 funds, 200 ETFs and the wealth of nations. What's next?
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BlackRock Funds Worth a Look
investing You might consider these pricey funds if you invest through an adviser who waives the extra fees.
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BlackRock: A Rock-Solid Stock Pick
investing BlackRock's heady growth has fueled the stock's terrific performance.
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5 Things You Can Haggle For
Smart Buying We show you the secrets of saving big on electronics, mattresses, gym memberships, rent and even financial guidance.
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4 Strategies to Make ETFs Work for You
investing We show you how to use exchange-traded funds to boost your returns and hedge your bets.
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How to Buy and Sell an ETF
ETFs One big advantage of ETFs is that you can buy and sell them throughout the day, just as you can stocks.
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How to Evaluate ETFs
investing A low expense ratio is important in choosing an ETF, but so is the fund's strategy.
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How to Play Treasuries in Response to U.S. Deficit and Deflation Fears
investing Jeffrey Gundlach says the U.S.’s enormous debt load spells deflationary pressures for some time to come. That’s why he likes Treasuries.
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Portfolios That Fit Your Needs
investing Tailor your investing plan to match your goals, time frame and appetite for risk.
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I Want to Keep it Simple
investing You can be diversified with this portfolio of just two funds.
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The Vanguard Dog That Just Won’t Die
investing For the past decade, Vanguard U.S. Growth has puttered along with poor to mediocre performance. But Vanguard stands by the fund.
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I Want Out-of-the-Box Choices
investing You have options if you want your portfolio to be disconnected from the market's gyrations.
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I Don’t Want to Outlive My Money
investing Once you retire, you need a balance of growth, income and stability.
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Now You Can Buy Load Funds Commission-Free
investing Pay a modest annual fee and open up a whole new world of choices.
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5 ETFs That Focus on Dividends
investing Yield-hungry investors have a full menu of choices among exchange-traded funds that invest in dividend payers.
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Buy Load Funds Without the Load
investing A new Web site, InvestForLess, lets you skip the sales charge on funds, for a reasonable annual fee.
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Why You Need TIPS
investing Treasury inflation-protected securities should be a key part of your holdings. We tell you how -- and when -- to buy them.
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7 Stocks for the Next 7 Years
investing Market guru Jeremy Grantham expects shares from high-quality companies to be top performers.
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8 Dirt-Cheap Stocks with Great Potential
investing These companies may be down on their luck, but mountains of cash prime them for a turnaround.
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The Best All-in-One Bond Funds
investing Our favorites stir in some foreign and domestic bonds to spread your risk and boost your return.
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