Sunday, May 18, 2008

Katy Marquardt

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4 Funds That Keep Taxes Low

These tax-smart investments will help keep more of your income out of Uncle Sam's hands. more >>

Annuity Research Tools

Where to find calculators, videos, quizzes, and more. more >>

Annuities Made Simple

Buying is easier for some stripped-down products, as Fidelity offers them online. more >>

Fed Minutes Reflect a Pessimistic View

Goldman analysts note "dour assessment of the economy." more >>

New Ways to Invest in the Far-Out Frontiers

Claymore plans a frontier-markets ETF. more >>

Recovery? Not So Fast

Citigroup analyst sees earnings weakness in second half of the year. more >>

10 Mutual Funds for a Recession

Funds for a weak economy include Permanent Portfolio and Loomis Sayles Bond. more >>

Questioning Bernanke's Use of the 'R' Word

Wrangling over recession may be "pointless," Goldman Sachs analysts say. more >>

Alternative Energy May Be Down, but It's Not Out

Industry drivers are "stronger than they've ever been," says Guinness. more >>

Suze Orman's Investing Advice: "Iffy" Indeed

The financial guru gives emergency recession advice on Oprah. more >>

April Fool's Gag Pranks Financial Media

Bearish manager fools some with ultrabullish calls. more >>

Microsoft Grabs Spotlight in Many Large Funds

Citi says MSFT is the most popular holding in the 50 biggest managed funds. more >>

BlackRock's Bob Doll: Bears Are Too Negative

Stocks could be in a 'base-building' phase, says Doll. more >>

Invest in Pro Wrestling?

Zacks rates WWE a "strong buy." more >>

Having Faith in Tech

Developing countries are seen as a key to long-term growth. more >>

Motorola Split: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

Company's plan to separate its handset business brings out the skeptics. more >>

ETFs Are Going Nuclear

PowerShares' Global Nuclear Energy fund launches next week. more >>

Best and Worst of the Little Books

Bogle's wins for 'best investing advice'; Greenblatt's gets 'worst entry.' more >>

6 Blunders That Ruin Retirement Plans

Slip-ups and surprise expenses can jeopardize a comfortable lifestyle. more >>

Citigroup Makes a Case for 'Crumbling Commodities'

Prices appear to be on the verge of a correction, says Citi. more >>

Surprise! The Year's Top-Performing Industry

Despite the housing slump, title insurers beat out discount stores and gold miners. more >>

Are Commodities Breaking Down?

From gold to cocoa, prices take a dive. more >>

Vanguard CEO: Don't Tweak Your Portfolio in a Downturn

Look further out than one business cycle, says Brennan. more >>

What Is Visa Worth?

Morningstar analyst estimates $74 a share, as the stock makes its debut. more >>

The Do-It-Yourself Retirement Fund

Now available: target-date funds for control freaks. more >>

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