Will a 'Sell in May' Plunge Come Early This Year?
With stock indexes at record highs, even investors who've avoided the market since 2008 are returning. But the adage says, "Sell in May and go away." Is now a bad time to buy?
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Pity the Rich Investing in Hedge Funds. Seriously.
It seems unfair that ordinary people can't invest in hedge funds. And, it is unfair -- to the wealthy folks whose hedge fund investments consistently underperform the market.
How Emotional Investing Decisions Are Costing You a Fortune
According to one old adage, making money in stocks is simple: Just buy low and sell high. Unfortunately, most people do the exact opposite -- buy high and sell low -- and pay dearly for it. Here's why we do that, and how you can avoid making those mistakes in the future.
401(k) Fees: You'll Pay Now or Pay Later, But You Will Pay
In some ways, a 401(k) is almost an ideal investment. The only problem is the costs. 401(k) plans are not cheap to manage, and that means fees your employer will probably pass on to you, cutting into your investment returns. But how your company passes those fees on can make a big difference.
What Wealthy Women Want ... From Their Financial Advisers
If there are lingering gender biases in the financial world, advisers had best banish them fast: Women account for 40% of affluent investors, have different needs than men -- and know exactly what they want from their advisers.
Cramer Explains: The 3 Troubles With Target-Date Funds
Target-date funds are probably better than defaulting to a money market fund or throwing darts to pick your 401(k) options. But like any heavily hyped investment, these things are flawed. Extremely flawed. Let me count the ways:
This Investment Has a Guaranteed 10% Return
The stock market has bounced back from its crisis lows -- but you never can tell which way it'll go. Bonds look steady -- but they're actually a guaranteed way to make your money shrink slowly. There is, however, a place most of us can put more cash that is sure to outpace the market.
Private School ROI: Is the High Tuition Worth it?
Bruce Watson recently took a look at the rising cost of private high school tuition. Can you bank on getting a strong return on investment from sending your teen to one? Depends on how you measure.
How to Boost Your Profits With Unusual Index Funds
By now, most small investors know that investing in index funds is frequently superior to owning individual stocks or actively managed mutual funds. It turns out, however, there are several ways to squeeze even better returns out of your capital using unusually constructed index funds.
The 'Unlucky' Way to Double Your Investment Returns
What if you could increase your investment returns more than 200% by simply understanding the role of luck versus skill in investing? Several recent studies have shown how, and if ever there was information the securities industry didn't want you to have, this is it.
How to Protect Your Investments From a Falling Dollar
Investing expert Dan Solin hears this question frequently: It's obvious the dollar is going to crash, so what can I do to protect my investments? His answer may surprise you.
Can America Get a Return On Its GM Investment?
GM filed for an IPO this week, which means that the U.S. government will soon be able to start selling off its 61% stake in the automaker. So what are the odds that the taxpayers will break even on their $42 billion gamble in General Motors, and what would it take for them to do so?