January 2006: Fly With the Fundamentals
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Fly With The Fundamentals
Amid all the ups and downs of the market,
what should individual investors do?
Keep focusing on the fundamentals and
invest for the long term. As this article
by Michael Maiello shows, there's little
to be gained by trying to trade along
with the institutions.
February 2006: The Book on Successful Investing
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The Book on Successful Investing
Angele McQuade surveys the BetterInvesting community for their favorite words of wisdom to help you on your journey to long-term
investing success.
March 2006: 10 Top Mutual Funds
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10 Top Mutual Funds
These funds have some similarities, such as solid returns over the long term and reasonable expense ratios, that would appeal to those following the BetterInvesting methodology.
April 2006: Top 100
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Top 100 Companies
In this year's Top 100 Survey, more than 1,900 investment clubs provided their portfolio
holdings. Which companies caught members' attention this year?
May 2006: Weighing International Investments
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Weighing International Investments
Irish journalist John Friel provides an international perspective to differences in accounting standards between the United States and Europe.
June 2006: Keying In on the Internet
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Keying In on the Internet
The pace of online investing is surging. Everyone from banks to online brokerage firms are looking for new ways to hook customers, and they're doing it by increasing the services they offer to investors.
July 2006: The Art of Selling
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The Art of Selling
Selling a stock is rarely an easy decision. This month we present a brief overview of what to do before selling a stock, along with a summary of the eight reasons for doing so.
August 2006: Embracing the New Retirement
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Embracing the New Retirement
Although our retirements may be different from what our parents experienced, they won't necessarily be worse if we plan well and remain adaptable, suggests contributor Amy Buttell Crane.
September 2006: Convention issue
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Investing for College
Contributor Michael Maiello reports on fees, tax implications and other complexities that parents must understand before they can choose the right college investment plan.
October 2006: October 2006
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The Search for Growth
Radio-emitting tags, electronic medical records and alternative fuels are three examples of new growth areas that investors might want to study, suggest analysts who specialize in these areas.
November 2006: Corporate Governance
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Life After the Bubble
Writer Michael Maiello examines whether Wall Street is any safer for the average investor six years after a major downturn and a series of corporate scandals.
