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Here's how I am positioning myself for a downturn.

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This bull market is showing its age

Why October may present a buying opportunity for stocks

The stock market pause doesn't reflect the improving economy.

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Why October may present a buying opportunity for stocks

Here's why a Fed rate hike won't slam the stock market.

Strategies

2015 Fed rate hike: Winners and losers

Charles Sizemore on the recent breakdown in developing markets.

Strategies

Behind the emerging markets swoon

Here are the sectors we’re overweighting

The Island Light Sector rotation strategy was updated for October as part of our regular monthly rebalancing. The strategy, which employs an advanced algorithm for capturing market momentum in an optimized portfolio of US sectors, is the latest in a series of innovative dynamic portfolio models offered by Island Light. […]

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Here are the sectors we’re overweighting

Some weatherproofing ideas for your investments as winter looms.

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5 tips to weatherproof your portfolio

Key takeaways for investors as unemployment drops below 6%

The September jobs report was better than expected. Here's what it means for investors.

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Key takeaways for investors as unemployment drops below 6%

More than a third of the world’s billionaires live in the same 20 cities.

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Where are the billionaires?

The "Bond King's" stunning departure from Pimco has raised many questions for investors.

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3 lessons for investors after Bill Gross exits Pimco

Some helpful tips on whether an IRA or a 401(k) is the better solution for your retirement investing.

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Retirement investing: Is an IRA or 401(k) right for you?

Here are some top popular personal finance apps to look into if you’re not using them already.

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5 personal finance apps to check out

October has a scary reputation with investors because it has featured some of the biggest crashes in stock market history.

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