Fund Blogs, Podcasts and Websites (January 01, 2007)
Columnist Amy Buttell Crane relates how to access some of the best new-media resources -- blogs, podcasts and online newsletters -- that are available to investors.

The Biology of Biotech (November 01, 2006)
This is the second in an occasional series in "Mutual Fund Matters" on investing in particular sectors and industries through mutual funds.

Headaches for Pharmaceutical Funds (October 01, 2006)
This is the first in an occasional series of articles on using funds to invest in certain industries.

Refusing To Be Boxed In (June 01, 2006)

Energy Sector: Approach With Caution? (March 01, 2006)
Investors are beating down the doors to energy sector funds, which are on a hot performance and asset-gathering streak. Few expect oil prices to fall anywhere near $30 a barrel anytime soon, but the sector is ripe for a correction that would disappoint investors overly concentrated in this area.

Dangers of the Junk-Bond Diet (February 01, 2006)
For investors hungry for income, high-yield bond funds may seem like a dream come true. But there aren't any free lunches in investing.

Mutual Funds' Popularity Dips Slightly (February 01, 2006)
The popularity of mutual funds as the easiest and most reliable way for American shareowners to invest has waned a bit recently.

No Hedging Here (February 01, 2006)
While BetterInvesting's focus always has been stocks, many people need education about mutual funds, too.

10 Top Mutual Funds (February 01, 2006)
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.

Build Your Own Mutual Fund (December 01, 2005)
A number of ways to build your own mutual fund using online services are reviewed by Amy Crane.

Open Your Eyes to Closed-End Funds (October 01, 2005)
Lacking the wide appeal of open-end mutual funds and the glamour of exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds are ignored by the vast majority of investors.

Bogle's Battle Cry (September 01, 2005)
Vanguard's Founder on the Betrayal of Capitalism

Maximizing Savings Interest (August 01, 2005)
Amy Crane reviews the various types of savings vehicles available.

Rating the Raters (June 01, 2005)
Amy Crane compares the ratings services of Morningstar, Standard & Poor's and Consumer Reports.

Bonds vs. Bond Funds: The (Bill) Wright Answer (January 28, 2005)
Although NAIC's focus is on stocks, the subject of bonds occasionally comes up.

The Changing Mutual Fund Landscape (January 27, 2005)
Top 10 Mutual Funds Held By Our Readers

Mutual Funds: Who Needs 'Em? (January 23, 2005)
The Investment Company Institute, a Washington, D.C., association representing the mutual fund industry, surveyed fund shareholders to see what factors influence their decisions to hold mutual funds.

Roy Weitz Relishes Role as Maverick (December 31, 2004)
Amy Crane interviews maverick Roy Weitz, creator of the independent Web site FundAlarm.

How To Dissect Fund Returns (October 31, 2004)
When it comes to mutual fund returns, what you see is not necessarily what you get.

Changes in How the S&P 500 Creates Its Index (October 31, 2004)
If you own mutual funds or exchange-traded funds indexed to the Standard & Poor's 500, S&P MidCap 400 or some other S&P index, your holdings could be in for a little short-term jolt. Certain stocks also might be affected by the change.

Mutual Funds Begin Reporting Their Proxy Votes (September 01, 2004)
Beginning this month all U.S. mutual funds must report to the Securities and Exchange Commission as well as to shareholders the proxy votes they cast each spring.

Differences in Sources of Mutual Fund Data, Part II (September 01, 2004)
Amy Crane completes her review of the differences among mutual fund data sources.

NAIC, Morningstar, S&P: What's the Difference? (August 01, 2004)
Amy Crane reviews the differences among mutual fund data sources.

Should You Own Sector Funds? (July 01, 2004)
Are sector funds for you? If so, how do you choose? Amy Crane takes a look at the pros and cons.

When Funds Shut Their Doors (May 01, 2004)
When a mutual fund closes its doors to new investors, you may be left out. Amy Crane explains.

Top 10 Mutual Funds held by NAIC investors (January 27, 2004)
When it comes to mutual funds, NAIC investors want quality and low fees, according to the 2003 annual survey. Here are the mutual funds that were the most popular among nearly 1,000 BI readers who participated in our latest informal survey.

Screening Mutual Fund Candidates (August 01, 2002)
Sifting through thousands of mutual funds can be done a lot easier with the help of some basic screening techniques, Amy Crane explains.

Diversification Is Important (March 04, 2002)
Ken Janke discusses the importance of diversification in 401(k) investing.

Options for the Income Investor (March 04, 2002)
Alexandra Armstrong profiles a number of alternative investments for current income and portfolio diversification.

New Rules To Protect Fund Investors (March 03, 2002)
Changes Address Taxes, Fund Names and Directors

Questions & Answers About Mutual Funds (December 30, 2001)
Selena Maranjian of the Motley Fool answers mutual fund questions.

Learn More About the Funds You Own (December 29, 2001)
Editorial

Ten Popular Funds (December 27, 2001)
The top funds in Better Investing's latest annual survey of its readers' favorite mutual funds are profiled by Amy Crane.

Comparing NAIC Investors and Mutual Funds (December 23, 2001)
It shouldn't be a surprise that there is a difference between what a sampling indicates NAIC investors have been buying and selling recently compared to what a sampling shows mutual funds have been doing in their portfolios.