Friday, May 16, 2008

Katy Marquardt

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Answers to 5 Burning 401(k) Questions

The low-down on Roth, picking funds, and how much to contribute. more >>

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Surprising and profitable facts about these fast-growing investments. more >>

7 Funds for Your Portfolio

CNNMoney's mix includes blue chips, small companies, and TIPS. more >>

Wal-Mart Takes Flak for Its 401(k) Fees

A lawsuit alleges that excessive charges cost employees millions. more >>

Choosing the Best Industry ETFs

Here are 7 Morgan Stanley picks worth a look. more >>

Rebalancing: Let Your Broker Do Heavy Lifting

Fidelity E-mails investors when their portfolio is off balance. more >>

4 Easy Ways to Build Profitable Portfolios

Morningstar mixes it up with target-dates, all-index, and active funds. more >>

5 Ways to Invest That Stimulus Check

These mutual funds will let you in for $250 or $500. more >>

What-If Investments

$100,000 in Apple in 1998 would be $2 million today. more >>

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Buffett and Bogle volumes make the list. more >>

Future Fortune 500 Bigwigs

20-somethings working their way up. more >>

Why Stocks Are Up When the Economy Is Down

Supply and demand are a big part of it. more >>

A Quarter of Adults Dip Into Retirement Funds

Top reason for those under 35: home down payment. more >>

5 Ways to Invest That Stimulus Check

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How to Profit From Six 'Sizzling' Markets

Investors should bet on BRIC countries, plus Mexico and South Korea, author says. more >>

Recipe for a City Park's Success

The cultural diversity of its users can make or break an urban space. more >>

10 Greenest Places to Retire

Parks can make even the densest and driest locales seem like cities in gardens. more >>

8 Funds for a Turbulent Market

Funds that combine bullish and bearish tactics let investors have it both ways. more >>

Grow Your Savings for College with a 529 Plan or Prepaid Tuition

Your college money can grow and compound tax free. more >>

At 29, He's Managing Billions

Thornburg's Connor Browne offers tips on saving and investing. more >>

Building a Portfolio on the Cheap

A simple strategy and a little cash will get you started. more >>

Tulane Students Pick Stocks for Real

Hancock Horizon Burkenroad fund uses classroom analysis. more >>

A Solar ETF Arrives

Claymore fund spreads bets across 25 stocks globally. more >>

Ten Cheers for Stocks

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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 >>

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