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Guaranteed Annuity Income: Is it Really Safe?

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 550 days ago (http://www.obliviousinvestor.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: insurance retirement risk annuities
While annuities carry less risk than many other investments, they're not risk free. read more »
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What is a Single Premium Immediate Annuity?

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 634 days ago (http://www.obliviousinvestor.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: insurance retirement planning annuity
What is a single premium immediate annuity? And why are they helpful for retirement planning? read more »
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Investing in Index Funds and ETFs

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 634 days ago (http://www.obliviousinvestor.com)
Category: Funds and ETFs | Tags: etfs index funds mutual funds
What are index funds and ETFs? What are the differences between them? And why are they so useful for buy & hold investors? read more »
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Vanguard to Offer Commission-Free ETFs

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 647 days ago (http://www.obliviousinvestor.com)
Category: Funds and ETFs | Tags: etfs index funds vanguard
As a response to Fidelity and Schwab's recent announcements of commission-free ETFs, Vanguard has decided to allow commission-free trades on all Van[...] read more »
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Edward Jones IRA Review

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 683 days ago (http://www.irareviews.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: ira brokerage firms edward jones
A look at the pros and cons of having an account at Edward Jones. read more »
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Review: Fund Spy by Morningstar’s Russel Kinnel

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 721 days ago (http://www.obliviousinvestor.com)
Category: Funds and ETFs | Tags: books morningstar reviews
A look at the book Fund Spy by Morningstar's Russel Kinnel read more »
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“Good intentions” Doesn’t Cut It

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 746 days ago (http://investment-fiduciary.com)
Category: Funds and ETFs | Tags: financial advisors index funds
When choosing a financial advisor, you need to look for more than just good character. The same goes for choosing mutual funds. read more »
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Review: Unconventional Success by David Swenson

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 746 days ago (http://www.obliviousinvestor.com)
Category: Funds and ETFs | Tags: books david swenson etfs reviews
A review of David Swenson's book "Unconventional Success." Short version: First half is boring. Second half should be required reading for any DIY[...] read more »
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Overconfidence and Future Tax Rates - Morningstar Advisor

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 746 days ago (http://advisor.morningstar.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: 401k ira roth ira taxation taxes
When comparing between tax-deferred accounts and tax-free accounts, we often seem to overlook the fact that tax rates change over time. Can you reall[...] read more »
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Reward for What Risk? - Morningstar Advisor

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 760 days ago (http://advisor.morningstar.com)
Category: Funds and ETFs | Tags: index funds investing risk volatility
If your definition of "risk" is different from that of the major market players, is the market portfolio of stocks really the best choice for you? read more »
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Asset Allocation for Beginner Investors

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 781 days ago (http://www.obliviousinvestor.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: asset allocation bonds risk stocks
Should new investors start with a conservative allocation or an aggressive one? read more »
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Crappiness Asset Pricing Model (CRAPM)

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 786 days ago (http://www.obliviousinvestor.com)
Category: Stocks | Tags: bonds humor stocks
As a revision to the famous Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), we now have the Crappiness Asset Pricing Model (CRAPM). read more »
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Risks Involved in Buying Bonds

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 788 days ago (http://www.obliviousinvestor.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: bonds inflation risk tips
While bonds are generally safer than stocks, it's still very possible to lose money. read more »
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Tax Planning in Retirement

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 792 days ago (http://www.obliviousinvestor.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: 401k ira retirement taxation taxes
A few tips for how to reduce your tax burden during retirement through careful planning. read more »
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Index Funds: Why Choose Anything Else? * Get Rich Slowly

Posted by ObliviousInvestor 793 days ago (http://www.getrichslowly.org)
Category: Funds and ETFs | Tags: index funds mutual funds
They have low costs, allow you to diversify easily, and are tax-efficient. Sounds good, right? :) read more »
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