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8 Stocks With Attractive Price/Sales Ratios
Low P/S ratios tend to predict excellent stock performance. Consider these eight.
8 Small-Cap Stocks With Big Growth Potential
We found eight up-and-coming companies with plenty to offer growth investors.
8 Stocks for Fans of Takeover Targets
We found eight stocks that passed the muster of merger-and-acquisition math.
8 Stocks for Finicky Value Investors
Our strictest search for value stocks yielded eight including a cheap power provider.
8 Stocks With Fast Earnings, Sales Growth
Rapidly rising profits and sales favor the stocks of these eight companies.
Take This Job and Love It
Employee satisfaction and corporate profits shouldn't be viewed as a zero-sum game.
6 Stocks for Impatient Value Investors
Six stocks share unlikely combination of modest valuations and recent price gains.
8 Stocks With Red-Hot Price Momentum
Stocks hitting 52-week highs are likely to keep going up. Honest.
8 Companies With Awesome Cash Flow
Plenty of cash, a must in a down market, bodes well for these eight stocks.
Limited Analyst Coverage Can Have Benefits
Limited coverage by Wall Street analysts can be a boon for some stocks.
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Investing, Saving and Personal Finance
She Won a Fortune With a Cookie
Carolyn Gurtz, a Maryland resident, took the million-dollar grand prize in the Pillsbury Bake-Off with her Double Delight Peanut Butter Cookie. As told to Wendy Tiefenbacher.
Junk Your Gas Guzzler?
There's nothing like $100 fill-ups to put your big bruiser on the endangered list.
Taking Aim at Military Scams
The men and women who protect our country are getting ripped off.
Biotech Careers: Smart Choices
You don't need a Ph.D to profit from this hot job field, but don't settle for a menial bachelor's-degree position, either.
Living la Vida Geo
Gas-sipping retro cars from the 90s are
setting the used-car market afire. So is my
car sexy -- or what?
The Turnaround in Financial Stocks
One fund manager says he's never seen so many opportunities in the U.S. financial sector as he does today.
Cities that Work for Business -- and Their Customers
While high-end cities try to appeal to the "creative class," "opportunity urbanism" aims at building a broad business base and strong middle-class.
Closing the Tax Gap: A New Priority
Congress sees dollar signs in measures to narrow the tax gap.
No Bite Left in the Dogs of the Dow?
This yield-oriented approach to stock picking has seen better days. There are better ways to mine for high dividends.
Track Down Extra Money From the Government
States hold billions of dollars of unclaimed property, and the IRS is sitting on millions in undeliverable refund checks. Some might belong to you.
High Food Prices Are Here to Stay
Stretching food dollars is an emerging focus for soccer moms and employee cafeteria managers.
Getting a Jump on Summer-Job Searches
The earlier kids start looking, the better their odds of landing work. But they might need a little nudge from their parents.
Investments That Pay You Every Month
Expect a steady flow of cash from these three portfolios.
Fed Not Dumb Enough for a '70s Replay
The pain of high energy prices is real and harsh -- but not as difficult as it could be if the Fed tried to soften the blow.
Get Help to Tackle Paperwork
A daily money manager will pay bills, sort through mail and file insurance claims.
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Locking Out Identity Thieves
The Federal Trade Commission estimates that identity theft happens to 9 million Americans each year. Identity
thieves steal credit cards and wallets, or use machines to store numbers at ATMs. Thieves pose as companies on
the phone or through e-mail, tricking people into revealing personal information. They can steal mail,
taking information from pre-approved credit cards and financial statements.
Quick Tips to Get You Back in the Black
Saving money for your future is hard enough when the economy is in an upswing, but the task becomes even more
daunting during an economic downturn when consumers find themselves struggling just to pay monthly bills. Here are a few
quick and easy tips on how saving a little can add up to a lot
How the Cards in Your Wallet Stack Up
American's wallets feel heavy, but they're not stuffed with bills. At any given time, the average American carries 11 cards in their wallet, a mix of credit cards, debit cards and prepaid cards.
Why the plastic? Each type of card carries its own rewards and drawbacks.
International Investing: Why it Makes Sense
Of the world's 40,000 publicly traded companies, 77 percent are located abroad, a pretty good sign that there are compelling investment opportunities outside the United States. Viewed another way, 51 percent of the world's $38 trillion total market capitalization belongs to the international arena. U.S. mutual funds hold $491 billion in overseas investments.
Gold: A True Barometer Of Public Confidence
Gold and silver coins, the famous "old world" currency, are fast becoming the "new world" currency because they offer the missing link in all paper currencies: a store of value.
When Going Gets Tough, Look To Dividend-Paying Stocks
Dividend-paying stocks may provide investors with solid results and, quite possibly, a smoother ride along the way. An expanding dividend supply is presenting itself when investors need it most: a volatile market and a volatile world.
What's Really Driving Your Portfolio Performance?
According to Roger Ibbotson, chairman and founder of Ibbotson Associates and a professor in the practice of finance at the Yale School of Management, what really drives performance over the long term is asset allocation - the assignment of money to different categories of assets, such as large- and small-cap funds, international funds, bonds and cash.
Take the Guesswork Out of Asset Allocation
Talk to any financial adviser and the mantra these days is diversify, diversify, diversify. But to average investors, that's not so simple. What exactly does that mean and how do they go about doing it?
Incorporating Bond Funds Into Your Investment Strategy
Bond funds can offer investors many of the same benefits of individual bonds, in addition to the advantages of diversification and professional management, according to "Bond Funds: The T. Rowe Price Investment Guide."
'Human Capital' Key Part Of Investment Portfolio
Age doesn't single-handedly dictate an investor's stock-bond blend. Instead, an investor's current savings versus future potential savings should set the mix, according to financial experts.
The Right Choices Can Reduce Investment Taxes
Given fluctuations in the market and changing tax law, there's nothing certain about the amount of taxes individuals will pay annually on their investments, but there are some choices investors can make to reduce their tax bill.
New Data Shows How Investors Fare
Investors often choose funds based on their past performance, buying too late and selling too soon. As a result, they lose money by investing in highly advertised hot funds or fleetingly popular sector funds.
"Investors know they should hold diversified portfolios, but many chase past performance," said Don Phillips, managing director of Morningstar.
Childhood Investments Can Build Nest Egg for Later in Life
"Investing early in life is important - not only does it give young investors a head start in building a nest egg for a first home, a college education or retirement, but it also creates good investing habits," said David Kathman, fund analyst for investment research firm Morningstar Inc.
Wall Street: the Road Block To Your Investing Success
Investors today face a barrage of conflicting information and exaggerated return claims from what most people consider the "market" -; the S&P 500 or the Dow Jones Industrial Average. But these indexes only comprise about 12 percent of all U.S. stocks. The reality is that these stocks can't be predicted with any consistency, especially long-term.
In the complicated world of financial services, you're being misled.
What a Company's Stewardship Means for Your Investment
What really distinguishes good corporate governance from bad? Does it really matter to the individual investor what a management team does as long as the stock price goes up and dividends get paid?
Is an Exchange-Traded Fund Right for Your Portfolio?
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been around for years, but new offerings have increased their profile even more.
ETFs have several clear advantages over traditional funds: lower annual expense ratios, greater tax efficiency and flexible trading. Nevertheless, they aren't suitable for everyone.
Private Company Index Compares Main Street to Wall Street
Founded by Entrex Inc. in mid 2005, the Private Company Index, also called PCI, is the only indicator tool of its kind that measures trends in the performance of North American private business on a monthly basis.
Morningstar Firm Helps Identify Economic 'Moats'
Independent investment research firm Morningstar Inc.'s "fat-pitch" investment philosophy - find great companies that boast competitive advantages and buy them at a discount to fair value - is simple to understand, but difficult to employ. Outstanding businesses rarely come cheap.
Tips on Finding a Qualified Financial Adviser
Retirement planning. Long-term care insurance. College savings. These complex financial topics can be downright baffling.
As their financial needs change, many people find it a good idea to consult a qualified professional to help them navigate the nuances of financial planning.
Are You Building Enough Wealth to Support Yourself in Retirement?
Americans today generally are saving less, spending more and living longer than previous generations. A longer life span means the need for increased savings. And the sooner workers start saving, the better. In financial planning, time is your best friend.
Make Real Estate Investment a Snap
History has shown that the best time to be an investor is in a buyer's market not a seller's. And while across America housing sales have continued to slump, foreclosures are at an all-time high -; meaning that for serious investors, the time to focus their energies on buying real estate is now.
Despite Cool Market, Investing in Real Estate May Be Worthwhile
The real estate market has cooled off a little bit, but the boom hasn't exactly come to a halt. If purchased properly, some say real estate is one of the safer investments in our nation. The population will likely continue to increase, and people need shelter - whether it's for their home or their business.
Personal Wealth: Give to Receive - Five Tax Tips
According to Jim Tyrpak, CLU, ChFC, AEP, MSFS, president of the Society of Financial Service Professionals, there are more than a few ways being charitable can benefit you as much as the gift receiver.
Education: The Ins and Outs of 529 College Savings Plans
Saving for college is an important part of many families' financial picture. Families may choose to explore state-run 529 plans, which allow investors seeking tax-free growth of assets to pay for higher education.
Education: Leveling the Playing Field Among 529 College Savings Plans
Many people are already aware of the benefits of investing in a state-sponsored 529 college savings program. What might not be as well known yet are tax parity laws.
Education: Personal Finance 101 Saving Money Before and During College
According to the College Board, the average yearly cost for a public college is $5,836, and the cost for a private college is more than $22,000. So when you're planning your educational future, it's a good idea to create a clear financial plan before you ever set foot on campus.
Education: Budget-Wise Tips for Managing College Costs
The average college student spends nearly $3,000 for various expenses beyond tuition, according to the College Board.
Good financial habits learned early will serve the student throughout his or her college years and well beyond, says Rich Linsday, president of the Society of Financial Service Professionals.
A Safe Stash for Big Cash
(BusinessWeek) Today, with deposit insurance more critical than ever, a growing number of savers are turning to a network called Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service, or CDARS, to simplify the process and maintain insurance coverage on up to $50 million.
The Right Way to Stash Your Cash
(The Motley Fool) The death of IndyMac gives you a good opportunity to look at your cash holdings and make sure they're contributing their fair share toward your financial success.
What's Your Port in This Storm?
(BusinessWeek) Three top financial advisers name what they would do with a $1 million cash portfolio to keep it safe for a year. Safety, it turns out, is in the eye of the beholder.
How to Want Less Stuff
(The Motley Fool) Better, bigger, stronger, faster, shinier -- can you fend off all the reasons to want more stuff?
The 100-Item Challenge
(The Motley Fool) Could you reduce your worldly belongings to just 100 items? Paring back your life -- and portfolio -- can strengthen both.
Can You Win by Cutting Your Losses?
(The Motley Fool) Are stop-loss orders the answer to your investing problems?
Managing Your IRA
(AskMen.com) The generous gift from the government called an Individual Retirement Arrangement, or IRA for short, is a gift that few Americans take advantage of. The following is an IRA rundown, complete with tips on managing it.
Muscle Memory for Your Money
(The Motley Fool) A child's game can teach you something about investing.
Mutual Fund Advisory Madness
(The Motley Fool) If you use a financial advisor, you've probably been approached to invest in a diversified group of funds or a mutual fund advisory program. But be careful before you accept -- they may cost you more than your portfolio can afford.
Curtains for the American Dream?
(The Motley Fool) How trouble with Fannie and Freddie could affect your ability to get a mortgage.
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