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Got Yield? Try a Ginnie Mae Fund

6:45 am, October 25, 2009

Bonds backed by mortgage debt may sound risky in this housing market, but you can find high yields if you look to government-backed options.

 

What the Heck is a Hedge Fund, Anyway?

1:02 pm, October 23, 2009

Most people who've heard about hedge funds know only that they involve a whole lot of money. But what exactly are they, and how do they work?

 

Ultra-Short-Term Funds? Steer Clear

2:43 pm, October 21, 2009

When bank savings and money markets pay almost nothing, it seems logical to reach for a bit more yield by taking on a smidgeon of additional risk.

 

Bond Funds are Hot — and Risky

5:40 am, October 16, 2009

Bond funds are trendy on Wall Street right now, but does the reward outweigh the risk?

 

Wreck Your Nest Egg: 10 Bad ETFs

6:23 am, October 01, 2009

Exchange-traded funds may be trendy, but don't buy in too quickly. Here are some ETFs that could ruin your retirement plans.

 

Investing Results: Use a Benchmark

6:38 am, September 29, 2009

While many individual investors rely on gut feelings, the professionals use a benchmark. So how do you pick a benchmark, and how do you track it?

 

Dividend Dilemma: Is It Worth it to Get in the Game?

6:52 am, September 22, 2009

With bank interest rates hovering around all-time lows, is it smarter to invest in a stock that pays high dividends or stick with a stable CD?

 

Worried About Breaking the Buck?

6:53 am, September 21, 2009

What can a money market fund really do for your portfolio?

 

Gov't Puts Kibosh on Mutual Fund Guarantee Program

1:20 pm, September 18, 2009

An emergency program that had guaranteed as much as $3 trillion in assets in money market mutual funds will be allowed to expire Friday.

 

Make Money with Mutual Funds video

3:13 pm, September 14, 2009

Christine Benz of Morningstar tells Alix Steel the best three mutual funds to help the everyday investor make money.

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