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Future for TIPS
Investing

Future for TIPS

David Enna | January 21, 2023

With record-high inflation, you’d think the one sure-fire investment would be Treasury ­Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), US government bonds designed to…

Best Stock Funds and ETFs for 2023
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Best Stock Funds and ETFs for 2023

Janet M. Brown | January 15, 2023

Stock investors are facing a challenging year as high interest rates, persistent inflation and slower economic growth cause seismic shifts…

Investing in Unique Collectibles
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Investing in Unique Collectibles

Michael Fox-Rabinovitz, CFA | January 6, 2023

Tired of watching your portfolio lose value? Then maybe it’s time to invest in a championship boxing belt, a vintage…

Has the Bear Market Hit Bottom?
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Has the Bear Market Hit Bottom?

Allen Sinai, PhD | January 3, 2023

Have we seen the bottom of the bear market? Very likely, says renowned economist Allen Sinai, PhD. But he warns…

Fund Fakeout
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Fund Fakeout

Larry E. Swedroe | December 20, 2022

How is your stock mutual fund doing this year? A lot depends on which index the fund compares its returns…

CD Alternative
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CD Alternative

Robert Carlson | December 6, 2022

In today’s chaotic financial markets, cash is king. If you’re looking for safe, guaranteed income from your cash, nothing is…

Inflation Is Here to Stay!
The Economy

Inflation Is Here to Stay!

David Stockman | December 3, 2022

Inflation surged above 9% recently, its highest rate in more than 40 years. Household budgets are being strained…savings are being…

How a Top Fund Manager Beats the Bear Market
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How a Top Fund Manager Beats the Bear Market

Michael Morey | November 15, 2022

Fund manager Michael Morey beat the bear market. Over the past year, Morey’s Integrity Dividend Harvest Fund (IDIVX) has managed…

Roth IRA vs. Roth 401(k)
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Roth IRA vs. Roth 401(k)

Ed Slott, CPA | November 6, 2022

If you have some money to add to your retirement savings before year-end, throwing it in a Roth IRA if…

The Inflation Reduction Act and Your Health Care
The Economy

The Inflation Reduction Act and Your Health Care

Caitlin Donovan | November 3, 2022

On August 16, President Biden signed the more than $700 ­billion Inflation Reduction Act, a sprawling piece of legislation affecting…

Berkshire Hathaway Without Warren Buffet?
Investing

Berkshire Hathaway Without Warren Buffet?

Adam Mead | October 16, 2022

Warren Buffett, the legendary CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, recently told the story of a man who received an irritating letter…

Warren Buffet’s 5 Secrets for Mastering the Chaos in the Market
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Warren Buffet’s 5 Secrets for Mastering the Chaos in the Market

Robert L. Bloch | October 15, 2022

Until the pandemic hit, some analysts were calling ­Warren Buffett “washed up.” The performance of his company, Berkshire Hathaway, had…

Is Bitcoin in Your Future?
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Is Bitcoin in Your Future?

Adam Blumberg, CFP | October 3, 2022

Last year, Bottom Line Personal explained the basics of investing in Bitcoin and how to decide if it was right…

Pump Up Returns with a Barbell
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Pump Up Returns with a Barbell

Derek Horstmeyer, PhD | September 20, 2022

If you want to pump up your portfolio returns in the current market environment, try a barbell strategy. How it…

Dividend Stocks to Own Now
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Dividend Stocks to Own Now

Ryan Jackson | September 6, 2022

Stocks that pay a dividend typically provide protection in volatile markets because their cash payments cushion your losses. But in…