Latest articles by Elizabeth Leary
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Dodge & Cox Goes Global
investing The firm's fifth fund will combine the best of its domestic and international funds.
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Tackle Inflation with These Funds
investing Inverse treasury funds offer a direct bet on rising interest rates, but proceed with caution.
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Reclaim Your Good Name on the Web
business Searches can churn up hits that make you blush -- or cost you a job.
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Hefty Returns Despite Its Size
investing Growth Fund of America produces remarkably solid results even though assets total nearly $200 billion.
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Dr. Pepper: Strong Brand, Cheap Stock
Markets The Street doesn't know what to make of this recent spin-off, but the price looks enticing.
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A New Way to Play Foreign Markets
Foreign Stocks & Emerging Markets The stock of market-index provider MSCI, which profits from the international investing boom, has doubled since it started trading recently -- and could double again.
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A Great Stock Thrives on Crisis
Markets FTI Consulting is experiencing breakneck growth by serving troubled companies.
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She Only Buys What's Hot
investing Janet Brown has built a small financial empire doing precisely what we tell you not to do. So who's right?
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Al Frank Fund: Long-Term Winner
investing This fund's well-diversified portfolio holds more than 200 stocks and had only one down year over the past nine years.
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The Best Ways to Invest in Bonds
investing Municipal bonds, investment-grade corporate bonds and high-quality mortgage-backed securities look appealing.
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For a Limited Time Only: A Legendary Manager
investing Investors in First Eagle Global may not be able to count on Jean-Marie Eveillard running the fund for much longer.
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Buy Munis at a Discount
investing Get even higher yields with closed-end funds. But make sure you understand the risks.
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A Financial Fund Beats the Odds
investing Kinetics Market Opportunities has made money by focusing on exchange stocks.
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Fixing Five Painful Financial Screw-Ups
credit & debt Forgot to pay your credit-card bill? Neglected to file a tax return? You can easily remedy these and other money blunders.
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Fidelity Mega Cap: Investing in Giants
investing The fund's new manager brought with him a new investment process that he hopes will boost returns.
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Hock Stocks for Economic Shocks
Markets You probably didn't even know you could invest in a pawnshop.
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Garbage Stocks: No Stinkers Here
Markets Even in a recession, these two companies will continue to pick up trash and profit.
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A Generational Change at Baron Asset
investing After 21 years at the helm, Ron Baron has handed over management of one of his funds.
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Don't Worry About Vanguard's Manager Turnover
investing A seasoned pro is stepping down, but some well-qualified replacements are lined up to take over his three funds.
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5 Stocks We Love
Markets These companies will continue to flourish long after the Valentine's Day roses wilt.
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Growth Fund of America: Defying the Rules
investing Employing a unique stock-picking approach, the nation's largest mutual fund delivers impressive performance.
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Can Clorox Clean up in a Recession?
Markets The consumer staples giant is a keeper even if the ailing economy creates obstacles for it in the short term.
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An Open Door for First-Time Home Buyers
real estate The real estate market remains financially-friendly toward first-time home buyers with good credit.
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You're Gonna Love Those Yields
investing By selling covered call options, these closed-end funds generate tons of cash.
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