Burned Investors Turned to Investment Software in 2009

A recent article ‘Burned Investors Watch Money Closely in ’09’ revealed how many investors turned to investment software in 2009 as “many became more hands-on with their money and open … Read more

Posted on January 19, 2010 by

Simple Steps to Building an ETF Portfolio

With a low cost structure, transparency and tax efficiencies all gained from owning exchange traded funds and with more than 900 ETFs to choose from to build a diversified ETF … Read more

Posted on January 15, 2010 by

Index Funds: Not So Bad Of a Decade For Vanguard Funds

These last two weeks I have read many articles and blogs that reference the last decade as being disastrous for most investors, yet was pleased to read how owners of … Read more

Posted on January 15, 2010 by

Active Investing by Money Managers Loses in Risk Study

Sam Mamudi of the Wall Street Journal deservingly poked money managers in the eye with his recent report on how such mangers underperformed indexes in both real and risk adjusted … Read more

Posted on January 8, 2010 by

What is Inside Your Mutual Funds Fees?

Be certain to read the fine print when signing up to purchase mutual funds as Wall Street scams never fail to surprize me. A recent MSN money article ‘Is Your … Read more

Posted on January 8, 2010 by

Stock Picking: In Today, Out Tomorrow — What Is One To Do?

Market timing, a well known term learned in Investing 101, is exciting and can be quite profitable yet stock picking is oftentimes very fickle and given how the tide shifts … Read more

Posted on January 6, 2010 by

Asset Allocation and Portfolio Rebalancing Paid Off

As you review your returns for the last year, and possibly the last decade, you may agree that retirement investing was dealt a hard blow; what you may not be … Read more

Posted on January 4, 2010 by

Is Anyone Surprised? Mutual Fund Managers Shun Their Own Funds.

Recent Morningstar research once again reveals what should be common knowledge by now – many Wall Street mutual fund managers are interested in growing their wealth, not yours. Karen Dolan, … Read more

Posted on January 4, 2010 by

If You Are An Index Investor, Where Does Explore Investing Fit In?

In this week’s Forbes column, Rick Ferri asserts that “partial indexing works for Wall Street, not investors”. In this penetrating article, Rick ruthlessly uncovers Wall Street’s agenda is selling indexing … Read more

Posted on December 31, 2009 by

Things to Consider: Risk and Diversification Among Other Things

Beginners and seasoned investors alike need to take into consideration risk and diversification in one’s investment portfolio to sleep soundly at night. If anything, this past year should also have … Read more

Posted on December 23, 2009 by