Friday, July 10, 2009

Katy Marquardt

Funds Stage a Comeback: Time to Forgive and Forget?

Good funds that had a bad year, and those that have simply lost their mojo. more >>

5 Funds That Are Off to a Fast Start in 2009

Front-runners include small and large, growth and value funds. more >>

Fortifying Your Post-Recession Portfolio

Failing to rebalance can throw an otherwise solid investing plan out of whack. more >>

Cheap Stocks: Separating the Deals From the Duds

Blindly buying stocks on clearance can be hazardous to your portfolio. more >>

The Swine Flu and the Stock Market: 5 Things to Know

Irrational fears and industries that could benefit and suffer. more >>

How Swine Flu Fears Are Affecting the Market

Commodities are seeing some irrational sell-offs. more >>

Gen Y Members Aren't Financial Misfits

They're saving more than the nation overall. more >>

Forget Relocating: More of Us Are Staying Put These Days

The national mover rate is the lowest in 60 years. more >>

Reasons to Run From Leveraged Funds

The strategy behind these funds on steroids may surprise you. more >>

The Big Guys Are Loading Up on Stocks

Institutional investors expect the stock market to climb an additional 6 percent to 7 percent by the end of the year. more >>

More Reasons to Invest in Index Funds

Make sure your active manager is working for you. more >>

Why Young Investors Should Double Down

Loading up on shares now could mean a big-time payoff later. more >>

Is This a Bear Market 'Head Fake' or the Real Deal?

Citi's analysis of this bear market rally. more >>

What It's Like to Be a Tax Collector

It's not as tame a profession as you might think. more >>

How Much You Lose When Your Employer Cuts Your 401(k) Match

For a young worker, a match cut could make a $16,000 difference. more >>

The 401(k) Match Cut: What It Means For You in Dollars

Companies save more than $1,500 per employee annually, but workers pay dearly: $16,000 less for retirement in one scenario. more >>

David Dreman: Stocks Could Double in 5 Years

Plus: what he's investing in now. more >>

Why Berkshire's Downgrade Isn't Such a Bad Thing

Hedge fund Buffetteer: The ratings change is pretty much a non-event. more >>

Procrastinators Listen Up: How to Get an Extension on Your Taxes

A rundown on penalties, interest, and exceptions. more >>

What Veterans of the 1973-74 Bear Market are Buying Now

They agree: now is the time to buy. more >>

Could Tiger Woods Slow Market Momentum This Week?

JPMorgan analyst: Passover, Easter, March Madness, and Tiger Woods' shot at another Masters win could make for a quiet week. more >>

Riskiest Companies in the S&P 500

Plus: Least risky companies. more >>

Top 5 Cities for Tax Procrastination

San Francisco, Houston top the list. more >>

Historical Market Trends Bode Well for Spring

Since 2000, April has been a good month for stocks. more >>

Wall Street Meltdown Now a Museum Exhibit

Display tracks the financial meltdown. more >>

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