Latest articles by Kathy Kristof
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Emerging-Markets Bonds: A Good Contrarian Bet
investing There's considerable risk in the debt of developing countries, but these options strive to minimize it by sticking with securities denominated in dollars.
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How to Avoid Funds That Might Freeze Your Assets
investing Third Avenue Focused Credit’s move to delay paying investors who wanted to redeem their shares shocked the investment world. Here’s how to avoid ending up in a similar predicament.
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Key to Investing Success: Knowing When to Sell Your Stocks
investing I own several stocks I should have sold, but a stubborn adherence to a buy-and-hold philosophy prevented me from pulling the trigger.
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DoubleLine's Gundlach: Buy Closed-End Bond Funds, Indian Stocks
investing The top bond-fund manager see opportunities elsewhere as rates remain persistently low.
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4 Great Ways to Give Investments to Kids
investing We show you how to give youngsters small amounts at low cost to get them started on the capitalist road to prosperity.
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8 Beaten-Down Stocks Value Investors Will Love
investing A rising tide may lift all boats, but a rising stock market always leaves some companies behind.
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Best Stock Picks and Fund Picks
investing When it comes to finding the best investments, a lot depends on you.
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6 Ways to Avoid Outliving Your Retirement Savings Before You Die
Making Your Money Last It may be the biggest worry of retirement: How do you ensure that you don’t run out of cash before you run out of breath?
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Wall Street Is Wrong on REITs
REITs Coming interest-rate hikes are creating a frenzy. Maybe investors should just chill.
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Alternative Investments Offer Stability in a Rocky Market
Markets Managers of these investments work hard to detach them from the direction of stocks and bonds
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4 Best Tech Stocks to Build a Portfolio
investing These are companies that make products I use every day and I think I understand well enough to make the foundation of my portfolio.
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4 Investing Rules to Live By
Markets These time-tested tips work in any kind of market.
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10 Stocks That Even the Pope Could Love
stocks You won't find any businesses in this portfolio that violate the principles of the Catholic Church.
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How to Fed-Proof Your Portfolio
investing Improve your odds of making money once the Federal Reserve starts hiking interest rates.
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9 Easy Moves to Save You Time and Money
savings Here's how to simplify your financial life and save a few bucks in the process.
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6 Great Buffett Stocks to Buy Now
investing If you're struggling to pick stocks in today's market, ask yourself: What would Warren do?
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6 Great Online Financial Tools to Simplify Your Life
savings These online resources will help you get your finances in order.
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How to Design the Right Portfolio for You
investing Just as there is no one-size-fits-all method for raising a child, there is no universal blueprint for building a portfolio.
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The World's Greatest Stocks
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9 Ways to Boost Investment Income for Retirement
investing It used to be easy to earn generous income safely from your investments: Buy Treasury bonds or certificates of deposit and watch the cash roll in.
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How to Avoid Two New (and Vexing) Travel Fees
Travel Resort fees and advance seating fees are among the latest pesky charges, but they can be avoided.
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Beware Investment-Newsletter Hype
investing Unlike mutual funds, newsletters have a lot of freedom to highlight figures that cast them in the best possible light.
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These 5 Stocks Make Crime Pay for You
stocks A gradual rise in the number of Americans most likely to engage in illegal behavior should benefit companies involved in prevention and punishment.
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3 Bargain Stocks to Beat the Market
stocks The Value Line Investment Survey sees a strong year ahead for these picks.
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