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The 5 Safest Vanguard Funds to Own in a Bear Market

recession The safest Vanguard funds can help prepare investors for continued market tumult, but without high fees.

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  High Yields From High-Rate Lenders

  Investors seeking out high yields can find them in high-rate lenders, non-bank lenders and a few financial REITs.

  By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published 2 April 23

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  Time to Consider Foreign Bonds

  In 2023, foreign bonds deserve a place on the fringes of a total-return-oriented fixed-income portfolio.

  By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published 30 March 23

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  2022's Best Mutual Funds in 401(k) Retirement Plans

  mutual funds A key to smart retirement saving: spreading your portfolio across a few of the best mutual funds in your 401(k) plan. Here are the 29 top options available.

  By Nellie S. Huang Last updated 30 September 22

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  4 Steps for Managing Income Withdrawals in Retirement

  Investing for Income How Roth IRA conversions can help you minimize your taxes in retirement, extending the life of your savings.

  By Kyle Hammerschmidt, Investment Adviser Published 27 September 22

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  Taxable or Tax-Deferred Account: How to Pick

  Investing for Income Use our guide to decide which assets belong in a taxable account and which go into a tax-advantaged account.

  By Nellie S. Huang Published 2 August 22

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  Income-Investing Picks for a Recession

  Investing for Income Some consequences of an economic downturn work to the benefit of fixed-income investors. Here are three fund ideas that fit the bill.

  By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published 1 August 22

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  ETFs Are Now Mainstream. Here's Why They're So Appealing.

  Investing for Income ETFs offer investors broad diversification to their portfolios and at low costs to boot.

  By Nellie S. Huang Published 28 July 22

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  Dividend Stocks Are Paying Off for Income Investors

  dividend stocks Investors can weather the storm of a volatile market with dividend-paying stocks.

  By Adam Shell Published 23 June 22

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  Dogs of the Dow Are 2022's Best in Show

  dividend stocks Some of the best investments for income investors in a volatile 2022 have come from the Dogs of the Dow.

  By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published 22 June 22

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