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What I Bought When Stocks Tanked
stocks Our "Practical Investing" columnist happily seized the moment to buy two stocks that had been on her wish list for a long time: Costco and Boeing.
By Kathy Kristof Published
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How My Portfolio Performed in 2017
investing The market ran so fast that the relatively conservative portfolio of Kiplinger's Practical Investor simply couldn't keep up.
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For Value, GM Beats Tesla by a Mile
investing Tesla gets all the attention, but with actual profits, GM can afford to finance innovation.
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How I can Afford Semi-Retirement at Age 56
retirement When you've got a novel to write, but still have bills to pay, well-timed stock sales can help keep the balance.
By Kathy Kristof Published
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Why I Think Apple's Stock Is a Bargain
investing Though Apple is already largest holding in my portfolio, I'm sorely tempted to buy more.
By Kathy Kristof Published
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Investors, Don't Let Current Events Spook You
investing It may seem like you’re facing the storm of the century every time you turn on the news, but the markets have survived far worse.
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Why I'm Hanging On to a Loser
investing Gilead is way down from when I bought it, but it is flush with cash and has dozens of promising medications in its pipeline.
By Kathy Kristof Published
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I Add Two Bargains to My Portfolio
investing One pick, Lazard, is a global investment banking firm. Its reasonable share price provides a margin of safety.
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How One Bad Year Can Wreck Your Investing Results
investing My 2015 setback has had a dramatic impact on my cumulative returns. On that basis, I trail my bogey by 31 percentage points.
By Kathy Kristof Published
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