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Three Mutual Fund Screens (June 01, 2006)

Three Mutual Fund Screens

Free online screening tools make finding and ranking mutual funds a day at the beach. Amy Crane describes some of the better screening resources and features.

Growth, Value -- or Both? (April 01, 2006)
In the tug of war between growth and value, which philosophy is right?

A Spin Through Market Cycles (March 01, 2006)
When you understand that the market and its various components cycle in and out of favor, but that no one knows for sure when these cycles will begin or end, you realize there's no point in trying to time the market.

The Best Single Rule of Investing (January 31, 2005)
The Greatest Enemy of a Good Plan? The Dream of a Perfect Plan

A Checkup for Retirement Plans (October 01, 2004)
The Anesthesia Investment Club of Dearborn, Mich., uses NAIC mutual fund tools for an annual review of members' retirement plans.

NAIC's New Mutual Fund Center (December 30, 2003)
The new Mutual Fund Education and Resource Center Web site is reviewed by Amy Crane.

The Bond Fund Trend Report (November 30, 2003)
Amy Crane uses the NAIC Bond Fund Trend Report to follow the progress of the Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund.

When in Doubt, Stick to the Basics (December 29, 2001)
Here's why and how.