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Will the Philippines Stock Exchange Add an Islamic Stock Index?

Posted by MMarquit 1182 days ago, popular 1181 days ago (http://blog.gftuk.com)
Category: Stocks | Tags: islamic stock index muslim investing
Asian countries are slowly adding Muslim investment offerings. Not wanting to be left behind by countries like Indonesia and Singapore, the Philippin[...] read more »
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Are Stocks Dangerous?

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 1217 days ago, popular 1217 days ago (http://www.obliviousinvestor.com)
Category: Stocks | Tags: loss risk stocks
Stocks are like any other tool: If used improperly or used for the wrong purpose, they're dangerous. However, when used properly and for the right purpose (buying and holding for long-term savings), they're actually rather safe. read more »
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My 30-Year Market Prediction

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 1218 days ago (http://www.obliviousinvestor.com)
Category: Stocks | Tags: bonds dividends stocks
With a dividend yield of 3%, projected long-term market returns haven't looked this good in almost two decades. And yet, people are scared to invest[...] read more »
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Your Job is Indexed for Inflation. Your Investments (Probably) Aren't.

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 1225 days ago, popular 1225 days ago (http://moneyning.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: inflation risk
Because most of us get raises that keep pace with inflation, we've been lulled into a false sense of security. However, we need to be aware of the i[...] read more »
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Diversification with Individual Stocks

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 1225 days ago (http://www.obliviousinvestor.com)
Category: Stocks | Tags: diversification stocks
People often suggest that a portfolio of 50 (or so) stocks will be sufficiently diversified to match the market return. Unfortunately, there's somet[...] read more »
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Obama, in first nod to financial crisis, spend big time on train, parties and parade

Posted by picasso 1225 days ago, popular 1225 days ago (http://www.bestcashcow.com)
Category: Business | Tags: obama recession wasteful spending
I agree with this article. Obama's big party seems wasteful and in poor taste as unemplayment is peaking. read more »
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How is 5% Checking Possible? The Math Behind Reward Checking Accounts

Posted by drake 1225 days ago, popular 1225 days ago (http://bankdeals.blogspot.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: banks checking accounts high rates
There are checking accounts that are still paying over 5%. How is this possible when the best online savings account only pays 4%? I review the math [...] read more »
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Target for Inflation: Getting It Right

Posted by Shana4Liberty 1226 days ago, popular 1226 days ago (http://seekingalpha.com)
Category: Economy | Tags: federal reserve inflation money supply
One of the most mangled terms is "inflation." This word has come to mean two different things over the last century, both in the understanding of t[...] read more »
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Funds of Funds: Higher Expenses Means Trouble

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 1230 days ago (http://www.obliviousinvestor.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: target retirement funds
Many "funds of funds" add a second layer of operating expenses. This spells trouble for investor results. read more »
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John Bogle: "The stock market is a giant distraction."

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 1230 days ago, popular 1229 days ago (http://www.four-pillars.ca)
Category: Stocks | Tags: investing john bogle stocks
The founder of Vanguard provides us with some timely investment wisdom. read more »
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Why Inflation and Investment Costs Get Ignored

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 1232 days ago (http://www.obliviousinvestor.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: inflation investment costs
We're evolutionarily wired to consider things going on *right now* when we make decisions. Unfortunately, this causes people to ignore things like i[...] read more »
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The Asset Allocation Pyramid (image)

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 1236 days ago (http://www.obliviousinvestor.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: asset allocation
A repurposing of the Food Pyramid concept in an attempt to make the idea of asset allocation easy to understand/convey quickly. read more »
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Why High-Cost Mutual Funds Persist

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 1238 days ago (http://www.obliviousinvestor.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: cost investment cost mutual funds
In a market as competitive as financial services, it seems odd that there isn't more downward price competition on mutual fund operating expenses. T[...] read more »
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How to Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick

Posted by deborah 1238 days ago, popular 1237 days ago (http://www.getrichslowly.org)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: budget finance money
The article isn’t as depressing as that opening might lead you to believe. It offers glimpses of why people fail to keep resolutions — and offers tip[...] read more »
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How Portfolio Turnover Affects Mutual Fund Return

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 1239 days ago (http://www.obliviousinvestor.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: mutual funds performance turnover
In short: Higher turnover leads to higher cost. Common sense tells us that this reduces return. read more »
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