Latest articles by Kathy Kristof
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Dell and Hewlett-Packard Are Cheap for Good Reason
investing The battered tech stocks suffer from internal problems and long-term questions about the future of personal computing.
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Sell Stocks Slowly
investing The more you trade, the less you earn because you pay commissions and taxes on your gains.
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6 Great Stocks You've Never Heard Of
investing These little-known companies have been growing rapidly and are still worth considering for your portfolio.
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Declutter Your Portfolio
investing Getting organized will help you take control of your investments.
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Simple Investing Is Smart Investing
investing You don’t need an MBA to reach your financial goals. We show you how to make money the easy way.
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Like Gold? If So, Buy Gold-Mining Stocks
investing Economic turmoil and a declining dollar are bullish for bullion. But the stocks are more attractive than the metal itself.
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The Risk of Low-Risk Investments
investing Don't let your fear of stock stumbles freeze your portfolio's performance. Here are three growth stocks to boost your returns.
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8 Stock Picks to Bet on Beating Cancer
investing These biotechnology companies are making important strides in treating many forms of cancer.
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3 Strategies for Simple Mutual Fund Investing
investing Follow these basics when you consider buying shares of mutual funds.
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The 5 Biggest Muni Bond Defaults
investing Investors of these issues are out of luck -- they won't be getting the full principal and interest they're owed from these investments.
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How to Buy Muni Bonds Safely
investing Despite some recent defaults, tax-free bonds are still generally reliable investments.
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Are Municipal Bonds Still Safe Investments?
investing A rash of local bankruptcies is raising questions about the safety of tax-free bonds.
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A Very Hungry Caterpillar
investing The machinery giant is churning out record profits despite a weak economy. Its stock is a buy.
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5 "Moneyball" Lessons for Investors
investing You can glean some useful investing tips from Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane's strategies for baseball.
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3 Stocks to Profit From Increased Middle-Class Spending
investing These retailers will likely benefit as middle-class Americans find some extra cash to spend.
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6 Retail Stocks to Cash In On
investing Shares of both super discounters and luxury chains can make good investments. We name three of each.
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6 Stocks to Profit from the Battle with Obesity
investing Pad your portfolio with shares of companies whose products and services help you trim the fat.
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Practical Investing: Why I Pick Stocks
investing Buying individual stocks forces you to look at numbers that index fund investors often ignore.
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Mixed Reviews on Angie's List
investing The online forum for business reviews may be your go-to site for company recommendations. But the stock may not be so reliable.
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5 Spinoff Stocks to Cash In On
investing You can often find bargains when companies jettison a division.
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Should You Bank On BankRate's Stock?
investing Analysts say the outlook is promising for the online publisher of consumer finance information.
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An Inside Look at the Personal Finances of the Obamas and the Bidens
Politics Too busy to run your own personal finances? They may be too busy running the country. Here’s what you can learn from their disclosures.
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Romney's Inscrutable Personal Finances
Politics His vast fortune spreads out across numerous investments. His wealth is highly diversified and mostly hidden.
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Practical Investing: Why You Need REITs
investing Holding real estate trusts can add stability to your investments without reducing your returns.
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