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Twenty Steps to a Strong Portfolio

Tuesday May 13, 2008

If you're trying to pick up the pieces, pick carefully. Looking to hasten your portfolio's recovery? No doubt you are anxious to avoid further foolish mistakes. To that end, be sure to follow these 20 rules of portfolio building: 1. Those who amass impressive portfolios are sometimes good investors. But they are almost always ...

Stock Basics FAQ

Wednesday Mar 25, 2009

Whether in the throes of an economic downturn or not, when you turn on the news you will inevitably encounter reports on how the stock market did today; it’s good to know a thing or two about how the underlying stocks work.

Choosing the Right Asset Mix

Thursday Apr 2, 2009

Choosing the right asset allocation is tough. You have to consider near-term and long-term goals for saving and spending. Here we lay out some common scenarios and possible asset allocation models to go by.

What to Know When Buying Stocks

Wednesday Mar 25, 2009

Advice on how and where to buy stocks, and what to look for when doing so.

The Rule of 72 and Quick Return Math

Monday Apr 20, 2009

The rule of 72 is a good heuristic for estimating the doubling time of compound interest. Other rules are handy for estimating continuous compounding or the effects of inflation when your HP-12C isn't at hand.

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Dividends Seep Into Money Funds

Friday Aug 13, 2004

Some dividend-reinvestment plans, known as DRIPs, may sweep your dividends into a low-paying money-market fund without you realizing what has happened.

How To Check the Health of a Dividend

Friday Jul 18, 2008

The bear market has many financial firms cutting dividends as part of their savings plans. If you rely on dividends as part of your regular income, these cuts may spell disaster. The article below explains some signs to look for to tell whether a dividend is healthy.

Looking for Signs of Durable Dividends

Tuesday Jul 22, 2008

If you're hoping that dividend check won't decrease, keep your fingers crossed. A lot of companies are slashing dividends due to the tough economy. This article has more on the topic.

Dividend Stocks That Shouldn't Disappoint

Thursday Jan 15, 2009

The news for dividends isn't likely to get better any time some. However, there are still some dividend-paying stocks out there. Barron's explains the ones they chose and why they won't let investors down.

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