Latest articles by Kathy Kristof
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How to Earn Up to 5% Interest From Your Bank
savings Look to high-yield checking accounts and five-year CDs for better returns from banks and credit unions.
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The Power of Reinvested Dividends
investing Seagate's regular (and rising) payout provides this investor some comfort in an ever-changing market.
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How to Earn Up to 7% Yield with Preferred Stocks
investing These odd stock-bond hybrids can deliver big returns. Consider buying them through an ETF to help spread the risk.
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How to Earn Up to 8% Yield with Energy MLPs
investing Master limited partnerships can turn their tax advantages into big yields for you.
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4 Ways to Earn Up to 3% on Investment-Grade Corporate Bonds
bonds We found two bond funds and two individual bonds that should appeal to income investors.
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How to Earn Up to 3% Yield With Municipal Bonds
investing Tax perks can enhance the value of muni returns even more, especially for residents of high-tax states.
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Retirees, Earn Up to 12% Yield with Closed-end Funds
investing We found three offerings from Pimco and one from Nuveen for those willing to take on considerable risk.
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Earn Up to 14% Yield for Retirement with Mortgage REITs
investing Mortgage REITs don't actually hold property—they finance real estate. But beware: They're very sensitive to changes in interest rates.
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How to Earn Up to 8% Yield From Dividend Stocks
investing Boost your income by investing directly in dividend-paying companies or by buying shares of dividend mutual funds and ETFs.
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How to Earn Up to 4% Yield From Floating-Rate Loans
investing Invest in these bank loans to below-investment-grade borrowers through a floating-rate mutual fund.
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3 Smart Ways to Protect Your Stock-Market Gains
investing Worried about a correction—or worse? Following these strategies will let you sleep better.
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7 Banks and Brokers That Pay You to Open Accounts
investing Fidelity, Chase, E*Trade and others are offering cash incentives to get customers to transfer assets.
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Pruning Pricey Stocks From Your Portfolio
investing When the math says sell, it's time to take some profits ... but sometimes you can make an exception or two.
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How to Make Your Losing Investments Pay Off
Tax Breaks You can use realized investment losses to lower your tax bill, but be sure to comply with Uncle Sam's "wash rule."
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Cash In on the Strong Dollar With These 6 Stocks
investing All of our picks, including two automakers and a pair of retailers, cater to consumers in one way or another.
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The Pros and Cons of Cheap Oil
Markets Why the plunge in oil prices is roiling markets worldwide, and what it means for your pocketbook.
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Chevron, Stone Energy Are Oil Stocks Worth Keeping
investing One of these days, inflation will tick up—and that's when having these commodity holdings will protect my investments.
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When to Seek Help With Your Investments
Financial Planning We could all benefit from the guidance of professional financial planners from time to time. Here is a range of options, from free to comprehensive.
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What's Roiling the Stock Market?
Markets From oil prices to the Swiss franc, we explain why volatility is on the rise and what you should do now.
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The 10 Worst Stocks of 2014
investing Not surprisingly, energy stocks dominate the list of the biggest stinkers.
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5 Lessons From My Winning Investments
investing Reviewing past investing decisions, whether they've yielded good or bad results, will help you become a better investor.
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How to Invest After You Retire
Making Your Money Last Follow our guide and your nest egg will last a lifetime.
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8 Energy Stocks to Add to Your Shopping List
investing These companies are survivors. Once the price of crude oil stops sliding, their shares will take off.
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Why I'm Sticking With Acacia Research's Stock
investing I was drawn to Acacia Research because my family is loaded with lawyers and engineers.
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