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The Coming Corporate Debt Cliff
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... well as your investment portfolio. For that reason, now is a good time to reevaluate what you own, and to make sure your portfolio gives you a chance to withstand or even capitalize on what lies ahead. ...
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Progress in the Trade War
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... May 9. At that time, I wrote that it’s most likely that the two countries will ultimately reach an agreement. Nobody, I pointed out, wins in a trade war. Now there are signs of progress. ...
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Time to Invest Smarter
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... backstory. A day after the Federal Reserve's July 31 announcement that it was cutting interest rates for the first time since 2008, President Trump announced additional new tariffs on a huge range of imported ...
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Interest Rate Cuts: Too Little Too Late?
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... to 32.88, up from 28 in May. Since 1960, every time that index has breached 30, a recession has followed. According to the gauge, there's a strong chance of a recession within the next 12 months. The ...
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Should You Invest in Real Estate?
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... to refinance because your loan is underwater, and you can't find a buyer to take the property off your hands. Owning rental real estate can be a large commitment of your time and energy. I don't buy ...
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The Biggest Mistakes Investors Make
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... any time soon, thus reaping tax losses that can be used to offset capital gains elsewhere. --Not raising your retirement contribution as your earnings increase. This is a common trap that 401(k) participants ...
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The Investment Outlook Is Changing
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... financial advisor can help you make sure you're saving enough for your goals, and that your portfolio reflects your time horizon and comfort level with risk and volatility. A good approach right now ...
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A Smart Investing Move to Start the Year
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... better, and you'll own enough of them to mitigate the stock losses. And vice-versa. Hedging against big portfolio losses in this way is s proven way to earn higher returns over time. By rebalancing, ...
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Why a Year-End Financial Checkup Is Smart
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... total now and the rest next year. 2. Harvest tax losses. The end of the year can be a good time to pull the trigger and sell stocks that are down and no longer seem promising. Booking these losses gives ...
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Understanding What Drives the Market
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The stock and bond markets don't move up and down over time for no reason. When they advance or decline, you can be sure that unseen catalysts are at work: Think of the wind hitting the sail of a ship. ...