Mutual Fund and investing tips

The best emerging market fund

2011-04-30T18:51:00.000-07:00

The best emerging market fund
What are the best emerging market funds? Why I really don’t like these funds even if they are the best funds which have had outstanding returns? Read The Best Emerging Markets Funds to find out.

The M&I Trust 401K review

2011-02-07T17:08:00.000-08:00

The M&I Trust 401K review
This is a 401K plan that i have reviewed that is pretty good. As a whole most 401K plans are ok at best.
Read about The M&I Trust 401K review

The Closed End Fund Portfolio

2011-01-09T13:34:00.000-08:00

The Closed End Fund Portfolio
Closed end funds can be an excellent way to diversify your portfolio. Find out what I recommend in the closed end fund world. The Closed End Fund Portfolio may provide investment ideas to spark your returns.

The 2011 IRA portfolio

2010-12-31T16:44:00.000-08:00

The 2011 IRA portfolio

I smoked the market in 2010 taking less risk. Can I do it again? Check out the 2011 portfolio for my picks in 2011.

The 2011 IRA portfolio

The low risk portfolio

2010-11-08T18:40:00.000-08:00

The low risk portfolio
Today November 8, 2010 the low risk portfolio is up over 11% since May 4, 2010. The NASDAQ index is up 7.4 percent.You really do not have to take a lot of risk to get nice returns. If you do not like loses in your portfolio and still want to enjoy handsome gains the low risk portfolio may be for you!
The low risk portfolio

2010-06-02T17:59:00.000-07:00

The best small cap funds!
Are you in the best small cap funds. In the early stages of an economic recovery small cap funds often out perform other sectors. The best small cap funds have been updated! If you want your portfolio to sing invest in the best small cap funds.

The low risk portfolio

2010-05-05T13:32:00.000-07:00

The low risk portfolio
If you are a person who does not like to see your investments lose a lot of their value but still maintain a handsome return please consider the The low risk portfolio

The best taxable bond mutual funds

2010-04-16T14:19:00.000-07:00

The best taxable bond mutual funds In your bond portion of your portfolio you will want to be in the best bond funds to make the most of your hard earned money. The best bond funds has recommendations for the several bond funds which put up nice numbers year in and year out without a lot of downside risk. Are you a CD investor who is not happy with the returns? For you the best taxable bond funds is a must read. The best taxable bond mutual funds

The best small cap funds

2010-04-08T16:05:00.000-07:00

The best small cap funds
Recommendations for the best small cap funds have been updated. I am a big believer in having the best small cap funds in your portfolio. Small cap funds tend to do better in early stages of economic recovery. In the small cap arena the fund manager’s skills can really pay off for the investor.
The best small cap funds is a must read for the investor.

The best penny stock mutual funds

2010-04-06T19:25:00.000-07:00

The best penny stock mutual funds You will not believe my top picks for penny stock mutual funds. Penny stock services brag of huge rewards. Just imagine how well the best penny stock mutual funds will do! The best penny stock mutual funds

The best large cap funds

2010-03-22T19:11:00.000-07:00

The best large cap funds
Having the best large cap funds can boost your returns as well as diversify your portfolio. In this article there are some surprises if you have read my other fund recommendations. The best large cap funds is a read I recommend.

The best balanced funds

2010-03-20T18:49:00.000-07:00

The best balanced funds
The best balanced funds are funds that have an asset allocation of their own. When you select a balanced fund the fund management is the key to your returns. Balanced funds can be just the ticket for the investor who wants to limit swings in his portfolio and at the same time enjoy generous returns. What are the best balanced funds? Read The best balanced funds to find out!

The American Opportunity Tax Credit

2010-03-17T18:37:00.000-07:00

The American Opportunity Tax Credit

If you are the parent of a college student this is one tax break you defiantly want to take advantage of. $2500 tax credit is hard to pass up. Read more on The American Opportunity Tax Credit
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Health Savings accounts fund your future

2010-03-09T11:17:00.000-08:00

Health Savings accounts fund your future
Health savings accounts can be one of the best savings tools around. Money put in a Health savings account grows tax free and will never be subject to tax under present law as long as the money is spent on medical expenses. Read more about Health savings accounts. They are good for your wallet.

How much company stock should you keep in your 401K?

2010-03-04T20:21:00.000-08:00

How much company stock should you keep in your 401K?
A number of people keep a lot of company stock in their 401K. Is this a good practice? You work for the company! Why not put your investment into the company that feeds you? How much company stock should you keep in your 401K? explains just how much company stock I think you should keep in your 401K!

The best mid cap funds

2010-03-01T18:58:00.000-08:00

The best mid cap funds
The best mid cap funds will help your portfolio grow faster. In this article I recommend four mid cap funds. These funds have given the investor outstanding returns over the last ten or more years. The best mid cap funds is a must read for the serous investor.

How to invest and get better returns without getting into the stock market:

2010-02-25T19:40:00.000-08:00

How to invest and get better returns without getting into the stock market:
Great returns are available without getting into the stock market. Specific fund recommendations include short term bond funds, high yield bond funds and arbitrage funds. If you want a little more return than a bank account and are willing to take a little mote risk read How to invest and get better returns without getting into the stock market:

Select the very best international funds

2010-02-22T13:57:00.000-08:00

Select the very best international funds
International funds are on area where a well managed fund can really out perform the index. Read which funds have the most potential to energize your portfolio.
Select the very best international funds to make the most of your investments.

The case against target retirement funds

2010-02-15T16:48:00.000-08:00

The case against target retirement funds
Target retirement funds consider only asset allocation for a person’s age. Further most of these funds are composed of funds from the same family giving the investor less diversification than you would think. Lastly many of the funds in these target funds are bloated.
My advice is to come up with your own asset allocation and buy mutual funds to fit your needs. Short of that if you unwilling to do that invest in a couple of good balanced funds.
The case against target retirement funds

Take advantage of the savers tax credit

2010-02-12T19:31:00.000-08:00

Take advantage of the savers tax credit
The saver’s tax credit is a nice tax credit for those with low incomes. I want everyone in the United States who may qualify for this credit to take full advantage of this credit.

Take advantage of the savers tax credit

Select the best concentrated portfolio funds

2010-02-07T11:00:00.000-08:00

Select the best concentrated portfolio funds:
This hub is a review of the best concentrated portfolio funds. Select the best concentrated portfolio funds is a must read if you feel 2010 will be a stock pickers market as I do.

The power of Dollar Cost Averaging

2010-02-05T02:58:00.000-08:00

The power of Dollar Cost Averaging
Dollar cost averaging can be a powerful tool. When you dollar cost average you reduce risk and improve returns.
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Choosing the best mutual funds

2010-01-31T07:38:00.000-08:00

Choosing the best mutual funds
This article is a guide on how to choose the best mutual funds to meet your investment objectives to maximize your IRA or 401K. This “hub” is written in plain English.