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How a Top Advisor Uses Muni Bonds
By Ed McCarthy, CFP, RICPA conversation about mutual fund investing for tax-free income with Erik F. Miller CFP, ChFC, CASL with CMC Advisers LLC in Portland, Ore.
August 20, 2010
Fund Managers Still Cautious, Though Less BearishBank of America-Merrill Lynch survey finds that fund managers do not expect much growth; however, most don't believe we'll experience a douple-dip recession either.
August 20, 2010
Four Funds for Natural-Resource InvestingThe recent spike in the price of wheat was a reminder that commodities like foodstuffs offer profit potential for investors. Several top advisors outline the funds they use to invest in this sector.
August 19, 2010
AFLAC: What If the Raters Bail Out?A life insurer is asking the National Association of Insurance Commissioners to help it deal with shifts in the credit rating agency industry.
August 19, 2010
AFLAC: What If the Raters Bail Out?A life insurer is asking the National Association of Insurance Commissioners to help it deal with shifts in the credit rating agency industry.
August 19, 2010
Stocks Drop on Higher Jobless Claims, Lower Philly ManufacturingTroubling U.S. jobless claims figures and a lackluster manufacturing report out of the Philadelphia area drove the equities markets lower and Treasury prices higher as investors ran for cover in thin trading Thursday, August 19.
August 18, 2010
Vanguard's New Target Date Fund Takes Aim at Gen Y'ersGen Y investors will be able to take advantage of Vanguard's latest offering, the Vanguard Target Retirement 2055 Fund.
August 18, 2010
Elliott Wave Forecast From Crash-Predictor Prechter Goes ViralBuzz about the Elliott Wave went viral over the last week as media groups and bloggers talked about Robert Prechter's forecast for U.S. stocks.