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CD Alternative
Investing

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)
Investing

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?
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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
Investing

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…

10 Great Stocks At or Near $10
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10 Great Stocks At or Near $10

Hilary Kramer | September 3, 2022

Even though stocks have plunged in share price, it’s not easy for investors to find great bargains in today’s bear…

Navigating Today’s Precarious Financial Environment
Investing

Navigating Today’s Precarious Financial Environment

Todd Ahlsten | August 15, 2022

The big casualty of this year’s plunging markets has been growth stocks—big technology firms and other companies whose shares investors…

Time for a Hedge Fund?
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Time for a Hedge Fund?

July 20, 2022

Most stock funds have suffered sharp losses this year because they can make money only one way—the stocks they own…

The Safe Choice for Investors in 2022
Investing

The Safe Choice for Investors in 2022

David Snowball, PhD | July 17, 2022

As fast-growing behemoths such as Netflix, Tesla and Meta Platforms (the parent company of Facebook) falter this year, it’s time…

Are Growth Stocks Dead?
Investing

Are Growth Stocks Dead?

Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA | July 6, 2022

Investors fearing high inflation and rising interest rates are abandoning well-known companies that grow earnings faster than the overall market…