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A 'Sandwich Generation' Couple Checks Their Retirement Readiness

By Christine Benz on 05/18/2012
With retirement 10 years away, streamlining and adding to bonds are key priorities.

A Least-Bad Option for Foreign Developed Equity Exposure

By Patricia Oey on 05/18/2012
Large-cap U.K. stocks have good exposure to faster-growing emerging markets, have a defensive tilt, and are trading at attractive valuations.

Frugal Couple Plots Their In-Retirement Portfolio Withdrawals

By Christine Benz on 05/17/2012
On the to-do list: getting ready for RMDs and taking steps to deploy a huge cash stake.

A Young Couple Kicks Their Financial Plan Into High Gear

By Christine Benz on 05/16/2012
A stock-heavy mix makes sense, but too much company stock can spell trouble.

How Facebook Will Sneak Into Your ETFs

By Robert Goldsborough on 05/16/2012
Facebook will be added to the holdings of several of these ETFs soon. Other funds, however, won't be graced with the presence of the social-networking giant for weeks--or months--to come.

Creating a Portfolio That Will Weather the Storms

By Christine Benz on 05/15/2012
A couple seeks guidance on their retirement portfolio's longevity and asset allocation.

Making Retirement Work Without a Huge Nest Egg

By Christine Benz on 05/14/2012
With a carefully calibrated withdrawal rate and a well-constructed portfolio, this couple proves you don't need millions to retire.

Top Picks for Income: Readers Name Names

By Christine Benz on 05/13/2012
High-yield bonds, REITs, and plain-vanilla dividend payers rank at the top of many lists.

As Europe Slows, the U.S. Economy Continues to Progress

By Robert Johnson, CFA on 05/12/2012
Gas prices are falling, credit use is on the rise, and the trade deficit is looking more normal.

Build Your Own Bond Ladder With ETFs

By Timothy Strauts on 05/11/2012
Target-maturity bond ETFs are an interesting option for fixed-income investors.

 

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