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Pace of Recovery Hinges on Consumers
August 2, 2010

David Joy, Chief Market Strategist for Columbia Management, discusses why consumers will determine the outcome of the economy.  


Back to Zero: Deflation Fears Emerge
August 2, 2010

Charles Schwab explains deflation risk's impact on the market.


Global Economic Outlook: Summer 2010
Summer 2010

Bill Cheney, Chief Economist for John Hancock, explains why the economy's signs of stronger growth are being overshaddowed by the European debt crisis.


Get Smart About Retirement
July 27, 2010

Fidelity discusses four often overlooked factors to help keep your retirement on track.


Higher Taxes on the Horizon
July 16, 2010

T. Rowe Price advises to be prepared to build a stronger portfolio for impending tax changes.


Financial Reform Legislation Passes Congress
July 15, 2010

Calvert discusses the impact of the recently approved legislation designed to reduce risk of another financial meltdown and protect consumers.   


Are Investors Anxious About Our Fiscal Future?
July 14, 2010

Alan Levenson, Chief Economist at T. Rowe Price, comments on the fiscal future of the U.S.


Double Trouble: A Slowdown, Not a Meltdown
July 12, 2010

Charles Schwab explains why double dip recessions are historically rare and what economic indicators are saying about the future.


Implications of the European Debt Crisis
July 6, 2010

T. Rowe Price’s Dean Tenerelli discusses the potential of a recovery in light of the sovereign debt crisis and stymied growth in Europe.


Inflation: Beat It Over the Long Term
July 2, 2010

Fidelity gives advice for investors concerned about inflation.


Chuck Royce on Second Quarter
July 1, 2010

Royce's Chuck Royce comments on 2010 second quarter, including the state of the U.S. economy .


The Five Habits of Highly Successful Investors
July 2010

Brett Hammond, Chief Investment Strategist for TIAA-CREF, discusses general principals to point investors in the right direction.


Keep Calm and Carry On
July 2010

Janus discusses how understanding the principles of behavior finance can help you take the emotion out of investing.


A Mixed Bag—With Caution Being the Key Word
July 2010

American Century's Executive Vice President and CIO, Enrique Chang, provides his insight on current economic conditions.


Investment Insights: Summer 2010
Summer 2010

TIAA-CREF's Chief Investment Strategist, Brett Hammond, discusses why he's optimistic about the economy but cautious about the markets.


My Brain Made Me Do It!
Summer 2010

John Hancock discusses why the human brain tends to respond in predictable ways during extreme stress and how to develop a plan to stay on track.


No Surprises From the Fed
June 23, 2010

Charles Schwab expert com ments on recent Fed message.


What's Happening in Washington?
June 22, 2010

Charles Schwab says issues affecting investors are receiving plenty of attention in Washington


Facing Your Investing Fears
June 22, 2010

Fidelity explains how to keep emotions from affecting important financial decisions.


Investing in Innovation
June 11, 2010

T. Rowe Price's Portfolio Manager David Eiswert cautions that innovation alone doesn't make money.


Investment Insights
June 9, 2010

TIAA-CREF Expert discusses economic recovery, recent volatility and what investors can expect going forward


Is Volatility Here to Stay?
June 1, 2010

The Royce's Funds' James Harvey discusses volatility in today's market. 


Putting the Market Correction in Perspective
June 1, 2010

T. Rowe Price discusses why investors should remain focused on their long-term financial goals 
and maintain their asset allocation


Actively vs. Passively Managed Funds
June 2010

American Century gives four reasons to emphasize active investment management.


How Will the Gulf Oil Spill Affect Oil?
June 2010

US Global investors describes what it means for our energy.


Write Your Own Retirement Paycheck
May 26, 2010

Charles Schwab offers tips on how to be prepared when approaching retirement.


What to do—and no to do
May 24, 2010

Fidelity shares four tips to keep your investment plan on track


Why Does Greece Matter?
May 24, 2010

Columbia Management explains how rising global government debt burdens have added to market concern.


2009 Best Year on Record for Emerging Markets
May 5, 2010

T. Rowe Price describes how these markets are affecting global economic recovery.


Getting a Late Start on Retirement?
May 5, 2010

Charles Schwab's tips on making up for lost time.


Investing Through the Highs and Lows
May 2010

Heartland Funds discusses why dollar cost averaging is one way to eliminate emotions when investing.


Investment Insights: Spring Outlook
May 2010

TIAA-CREF's Bret Hammond, Chief Investment Strategist, discusses the current economic situation.


How Emotion and Investing Connect
April 23, 2010

T. Rowe Price discusses how to make more strategic investing choices.


The Longevity Bomb
April 26, 2010

Fidelity explains how to adjust your portfolio to account for a longer life expectancy.


What Lies Ahead for the Market
April 15, 2010

Whitney George, Co-Chief Investment Officer of Royce & Associates, discusses why it's a good time to be an investor.


First Quarter Market Commentary
April 8, 2010

Calvert's Natalie Trunow discusses how equity markets ended positively in first quarter. 


Inflation Protection for Your Portfolio
April 6, 2010

T. Rowe Price describes a new solution to protect your portfolio from the negative drag of inflation. 


Chuck Royce on First Quarter 2010
April 1, 2010

Chuck Royce discusses what investors' expectations should be going forward. 


Mixed Signs and Signals from the Markets and Global Economy
April 2010

American Century explains why there will be bumps and surprises on the path to economic recovery.


A Fresh Perspective
April 2010

Janus explains why it may be time to look beyond basic investment strategies


The Right Stuff For Your Portfolio
Spring 2010

John Hancock discusses the importance of asset allocation. 


Focusing Your Future
Spring 2010

Invesco AIM discusses strategies to stay on course with your financial goal. 


Don't Wait to Invest
March 23, 2010

Fidelity explores reasons to invest before the strongest economic gains have been made. 


Roth Conversions: Deciding Without a Crystal Ball
March 12, 2010

Fidelity explains what to expect in tax rates when converting to a Roth IRA. 


Calculate the Cost Before You Sell
March 10, 2010

Schwab explains the importance of tax implications when selling investments.


Recipe For Your Future
March 2010

Janus explains why IRAs are an important aspect of your retirement plan.


Spreading It Out
March 2010

Janus describes how dollar-cost averaging may help investors take advantage of volatile share prices.


Helpful Hints on Cost Basis Calculations 
March 2010

Heartland Funds advises investors to learn how to track their cost basis. 


VIDEO: Which Way is Up?
February 2010

TIAA-CREF discusses how recent economic events affect investors.


Six Strategies for a Rising Tax Environment
February 2010

Nuveen explains reasons to start early in order to maximize savings. 


Equity Markets Finish Strong in 2009
January 12, 2010

Calvert's Natalie Trunow examines the economic outlook for 2010.


Leave Less to the IRS

January 6, 2010

Charles Schwab's Rande Spiegelman discusses ways to protect your investments.


The Top 10 Surprises of 2009

January 5, 2010

Fidelity's Dirk Hofschire, identifies the most surprising developments in the financial markets.


Making the Transition from Recession to Recovery

January 2010

American Century's John Schniedwind discusses what to expect in the upcoming economic year.


Financial Resolutions for the New Year

January 2010

John Hancock Funds provides six resolutions that can give you a head start on your financial goals.


The Earlier, The Better

January 2010

Janus provides tips on getting organized for easier tax filing.


Investment Strategies

January 2010

Ivy Funds discuss year-long tax planning strategies.


Five Quiet Signs of a Rebound

December 10, 2009

Fidelity's Samuel Fromartz discusses signs of a recovering economy.


Keep Active!

December 1, 2009

T. Rowe Price's Frank Gannon, Principal and Assistant Portfolio Manager, gives his outlook on the markets.


Look on the Bright Side

December 2009

With a historical perspective in mind, Janus examines the current economic climate.


What Should I Do If I Can't Keep Saving?

December 2009

Stuart Rittler with T. Rowe Price discusses the importance of continuous investing.


Taking the Long View 

December 2009

Janus discusses the risks of short-term investing


Taking Taxes Into Consideration

December 2009

John Hancock Funds discusses how planning ahead can lower the taxes you pay on investments.


Plan to Owe Less in Retirement

November 10, 2009

T. Rowe Price discusses the importance of debt management as you move toward retirement.


Signs of a Recovering Economy

November 5, 2009

Natalie Trunow with Calvert Investments examines the signs of economic improvement.


Keeping Taxes in Mind When Saving 

November 4, 2009

Fidelity Investments explains how tax planning can help you keep more dollars in retirement.


Five Burning Retirement Questions 

November 2009

Janus discusses what key things most investors want to know about.


Saving For Retirement

November

AARP Financial gives tips, tricks and ways to save more for retirement.


Market Getting Back to Normal

October 21, 2009

Royce looks at  the value of quality and divided paying over the next few years.


The Case for Active Management
October 15, 2009

Royce looks at  the passive management trend and what distinguishes those managers who have beaten the markets.


Third Quarter Market Commentary
October 12, 2009

Natalie Trunow with Calvert Investments examines the signs of economic improvement.


Staying the Course in Rough Waters
October 8, 2009

Robert Fillion with Fidelity describes how to get back to the basics of investing 


Money Market Funds
October 2009

American Century Investments reviews their role in your investment portfolio.


Retirement Planning for Your Life Stage
October 2009

Janus provides strategies to help plan your financial future. 


Rock or Hard Place? 
October 2009

Phil Taylor from Invesco Aim proposes a better option in a confusing market. 


Year-End Tax Strategies
October 2009

John Hancock Funds recommends starting early to maximize savings  


A Key to a Lasting Retirement Portfolio
September 15, 2009

Fidelity discusses the importance of controlling your portfolio's withdrawal rate.


Rebalancing Your Portfolio
September 1, 2009

Stuart Ritter, CFP, with T. Rowe Price, explains when and how to review your investment portfolio.


Strategic Retirement Planning 
September 2009

Principal Funds lists six basic principals that can help when investing for retirement.


Understand the Flexibility of Roth Conversions
August 20, 2009

Fidelity examines the benefits of converting your Roth IRA back to a traditional IRA.


You Can Make Money in a "No Growth" Environment
August 18, 2009

John Fox, Director of Research for FAM Funds, explains how you can make money in current markets.


Catch Up on Retirement 
August 18, 2009

Rande Spiegelman, Vice President of Financial Planning for Charles Schwab, advises to focus on what you can do now, not on the past.


Things Have Changed
August 15, 2009

Royce Funds explains how the economy holds the key to a sustained recovery for equities.


Are Positive Second Quarter Earnings a Sign of Recovery?
August 7, 2009

Saturna examines earnings and their relation to the market recovery


Cash Flow Planning for Retirees
August 4, 2009

Christine Fahlund with T. Rowe Price explains how to create a smart retirement withdrawal strategy.


Welcome to the Machine: The Engines of the Recovery
August 3, 2009

Liz Ann Sonders, Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Strategist for Charles Schwab, identifies possible signs of an economic recovery.


Simple Twist of Fate
August 1, 2009

Royce Funds examines the eventful first half of 2009.


Asia's Economic Rebound: Sustainable and Deepening?
August 2009

Ivy Fund's Portfolio Manager, Frederick Jiang, discusses recent market activity in China and economic conditions across Asia.


Don't Overlook Mid Caps 
July 30, 2009

Fidelity Investments explains why to consider mid caps as part of  your diversified portfolio.


Investor Optimism Triggers Rally
July 28, 2009

Natalie Trunow, Senior Vice President and Head of Equities for Calvert, discusses why the markets rallied in the second quarter of 2009.


Keeping Your Eyes on The Horizon 
July 22, 2009

Janus explains why to maintain a long-term perspective when investing for retirement.


The Long and the Short of It
July 15, 2009

Royce Funds discusses the possible rewards of small cap investing in the next market movement.


Are You Truly Diversified? 
July 9, 2009

Fidelity Investments lists steps to determine if your current portfolio is diversified.


Build a Better Retirement
July 2009

Franklin Templeton summarizes key areas to evaluate when building your retirement plan.


Recovery Begins Slowly, as Unemployment Lingers
July 2009

Ivy Funds' Chief Executive Officer, Henry Hermann, reviews three key areas that can signal recovery.


Market Commentary
July 2009

Paul Hogan, Senior Research Analyst and Co-Manager of FAM Equity-Income Fund shares his perspective on current market conditions.


Leading Through a Historic Bond Rally
July 2009

Greg Habeeb, Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager for Calvert, gives his outlook for bond funds.


Market Shuffles Sideways
June 26, 2009

Bill Ralls, Senior Vice President of Investment Services for Fidelity, shares his views on the current market recovery.


Does Diversification Still Work?
June 11, 2009

Fidelity explains why you shouldn't give up on diversification and why it is still effective.


Amid Recession, A Search for Technology Solutions Across Sectors
June 2009

Ivy Fund's portfolio manager discusses the technology sector dynamics relative to the rest of the market.


Cautious Optimism as Asset Values Rebound
June 2009

Ivy Asset Strategy's Fund portfolio managers discuss the recent rebound in bond and equity markets.


Playing Retirement Catch-up
June 2009

Discover five catch-up strategies to get your retirement back on track from John Hancock's Summer 2009 Informed Investor Newsletter. 


Timing is Everything — Except in Investing
June 2009

Janus explains how to seek success though diversification, not market timing in the Janus Report investor newsletter.


Bear Markets are What You Make of Them
June 2009

Franklin Templeton gives three possible investor reactions when markets decline. 


Things to Do...When You Don't Know What to Do
June 2009

Learn important steps to take to position your portfolio for a recovery from John Hancock's Spring 2009 Informed Investor Newsletter. 


Diversification
June 2009

Janus describes how allocating your assets leads to long-term growth.


Teach Your Kids About Money
June 2009

TIAA-CREF explains why it's always a good time to help your children understand the importance of saving.


Tips for Rebuilding Your Portfolio
May 29, 2009

Wayne Taylor, of Fidelity Investments, describes steps to get your savings back on track.


On the Other Hand
May 29, 2009

Bob Baur, Chief Global Economist for Principal Global Investors, shares his perspective on market recovery and its remaining problems.


Make the Most of Your Tax Refund
May 8, 2009

Lisa Predella, of Fidelity Investments, lists six different ways to put your tax refund to good use.


April's Markets - Fidelity's View
May 1, 2009

Fidelity Investments discuss how the economy could be experiencing positive market changes.


Market Insights: Slouching Toward Recovery
May 1, 2009

Christian Thwaites, President of Sentinel Investments, describes three early indicators of a stable market and economy.


China's Economy: Stimulus at Work
April 2009

Ivy portfolio managers discuss China's economic prospects.


Interview with Royce Funds' Chip Skinner
April 15, 2009

Portfolio manager for Royce Funds shares his perspective on growth, value, recession and what lies ahead for investors.


Fed and Treasury Steps Help, But Growth will Take Time
April 2009

Ivy Funds CEO Henry Herrmann shares his perspective on what's next for the market.


As a Balance Sheet Recession Deepens, We Remain Cautious
March 2009

Ivy Asset Strategy Fund's investment team discusses the consequences of government credit initiatives and recent market volatility.


Market Commentary
March 26, 2009

RiverSource Investments talks about three early indicators of a stable market and economy.


Why Roth IRAs May Make Sense Now
March 26, 2009

Fidelity Investments explains why you should take advantage of today's low tax rates and invest in a Roth IRA.


Permanent Progress or Temporary Trade?
March 26, 2009

Charles Schwab provides insight into the most recent market events.


Pension Plans Are Changing
March 10, 2009

Aston Funds explains how to create your own pension plan to line your retirement nest egg. 


Taxes Matter
March 10, 2009

AARP Financial helps you decide if you should tap your taxable or your tax-deferred assets first?  


Rethinking Tax Strategies for '08
March 10, 2009

Fidelity Investments discusses eight tactics for saving big time on this year's taxes.


Eight Tax-Saving Ideas for 2008
March 10, 2009

Fidelity Investments discusses eight tactics for saving big time on this year's taxes.


How Can I Get the Most Money in Retirement?
March 10, 2009

Ariel Investments explains how you can get more mileage out of your assets in retirement.


Put Retirement in Sight
March 10, 2009

Calvert explains why even during tough times... you can't afford not to save for retirement.


Panic is not a Strategy - Nor is Greed
February 12, 2009

Charles Schwab explains how a long-term plan is the best strategy to help weather market swings.


Rethinking Retirement
February 6, 2009

Fidelity Investments advises that it may be necessary to make adjustments in order to ensure the desired retirement.


Rx for Your Retirement Investments
February 2, 2009

The Mutual Fund Education Alliance gives a prescription to help your retirement plan recover from market losses.


Required Minimum Distributions Suspended for 2009
February 2, 2009

Ivy funds explains why withdrawing retirement assets that may have lost value during 2008 is not the best option.


Build Your Own Recovery
February 2, 2009

Fidelity Investments explains how to recover the sense that you are still in control.


Cheer in the New Year
January 5, 2009

The Mutual Fund Education Alliance explains why 2009 may be a better year for fund investors.


What to Do Now
January 5, 2009

Eric Schurenberg, of Fidelity Investments, cautions investors against being too safe.


A Year-end Perspective
January 5, 2009

Charles B. Johnson, Chairman of Franklin Resources, Inc., reflects on the past year and gives his outlook for long-term investors. 


Bear Market Optimism
January 5, 2009

John Hancock Funds explains why getting out of the market may mean missing out when the markets make a turn for the better.


No Ordinary Time
January 5, 2009

Charles Royce, CIO and Portfolio Manager of Royce Funds, points to small company opportunities in this historic market.


Why Today is Different from the Great Depression
December 11, 2008

Dirk Hofschire, market analyst at Fidelity Investments, discusses how today's market environment is different than the era of the Great Depression.


Prospects for Recovery
December 1, 2008

Charles Dreifus, portfolio manager of Royce Special Equity Fund, provides perspective on the current market environment.


Six Strategies for Creating a Personal Tax "Bailout"
November 28, 2008

Rick Sauder, with Fidelity Investments, explains why making smart tax decisions this year can make a difference.


Saving for College in a Volatile Market
November 18, 2008

T. Rowe Price explains how the current market effects college savings plans and how to respond.


A Thaw in the Credit Freeze
November 2008

Ivy Asset Strategy Fund's investment team reflects on the global market volatility and give their outlook for the coming months.


Three Time-Tested Tips to Beat the Market Mayhem
October 23, 2008

The Mutual Fund Education Alliance provides valuable investing principles to help secure your financial future.


Ten Tips to Survive Today's Market
October 23, 2008

AARP Financial lists ten steps to protect yourself in today's financial markets.