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A conservative withdrawal rate from retirement savings is one of the most important steps in the whole planning process. Here's a tip on how to calculate it.

Outlook

Don’t overlook this critical retirement step

by Michael Tarsala
Published September 12, 2012

The downtrend in junk bond yield spreads is a positive for the ongoing U.S. stock rally, although it’s worth keeping an eye on one possible warning sign.

Outlook

What junk bonds are telling us about the stock rally

by Michael Tarsala
Published September 11, 2012
Introducing alternative asset classes to our portfolios

It's about controlling risk through effective diversification.

Strategies

Introducing alternative asset classes to our portfolios

by Matthew Pierce
Published September 11, 2012
A yield oriented portfolio for the ‘New Normal’

High quality corporate bonds are key.

Strategies

A yield oriented portfolio for the ‘New Normal’

by John Gerard Lewis
Published September 11, 2012

Goldman's Jim O'Neill is right: The BRICs have performed so badly that they could eventually be a turnaround play. Here's the one key chart to watch for cues.

Outlook

The one chart to watch for a BRIC turnaround

by Michael Tarsala
Published September 11, 2012

Citigroup strategist Tobias Levkovich sees the S&P 500 rising another 12 percent to 1,615 next year.

Outlook

Five reasons Citi is bullish for 2013

by Michael Tarsala
Published September 10, 2012

The S&P 500 does not look expensive based on the forward valuation that many investors are used to seeing, but it’s getting close based on the “new normal”.

Outlook

Stocks are approching their ‘new normal’ valuation

by Michael Tarsala
Published September 10, 2012
Ralph Lauren is a smart proxy play for China’s luxury market

China's economy is unlikely to have a hard-landing and demand for luxury brands like Ralph Lauren will remain relatively resilient.

Strategies

Ralph Lauren is a smart proxy play for China’s luxury …

by Banu Simmons
Published September 10, 2012
Why we pulled back from bonds in our Diversified ETF model

This move makes sense because of the downside volatility and flat performance exhibited by this asset class over the summer.

Strategies

Why we pulled back from bonds in our Diversified ETF …

by Matthew MacClary
Published September 10, 2012
Sometimes, boring is best

High yielding investments pay you to wait for market volatility to die down.

Strategies

Sometimes, boring is best

by Jonathan Wee
Published September 10, 2012
iRobot’s expanding consumer business will bolster stock price

iRobot's growth in home robots has been strong both in domestic and international markets.

Strategies

iRobot’s expanding consumer business will bolster stock price

by Riddhi Ruparelia
Published September 8, 2012
Why the Fed may soon pull the trigger on QE3

Quantitative easing has become something of a dirty word this election cycle. The Fed Chairman is correct to keep it on the table.

Strategies

Why the Fed may soon pull the trigger on QE3

by Charles Sizemore
Published September 8, 2012

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