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Are Bonds Expensive? Stocks Cheap? Or Both?

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:48:23 EDT

After lagging behind bond performance this year, stocks appear historically cheap compared to bonds, offering investors reason to favor stocks, particularly if they are optimistic about the economic outlook.

When a Tax Shelter Springs a Leak

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:52:09 EDT

A recent decision invalidating a formerly popular technique is a reminder of how risky shelters can be.

This Week

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:52:38 EDT

What happened to your money this week.

A Fund Fee That Keeps on Taking

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:40:06 EDT

Let us hope that in trying to fix 12(b)1 fees today, the SEC doesn't create an even more urgent need to fix them tomorrow.

Dark Side of Discounts

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:56:36 EDT

While saving money is important, many offers have a downside. Here are some of the ways we get lulled into thinking we are getting a good deal when we may not be.

Pimco: Too Big to Do Battle?

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:07:35 EDT

With $237.2 billion in assets, the stellar-performing fund is so big that some say it can't operate as effectively as it once did.

The New Credit-Card Tricks

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:31:04 EDT

Just months after historic legislation banned certain billing practices, card issuers have dreamed up new ones designed to trip up consumers.

Beating the Herd on the Street

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:54:19 EDT

Stocks have been moving in virtual lockstep with one another lately. Some investors are setting up trades designed to benefit when the market returns to normal.