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MUTUAL FUNDS
By Don Dion The founder of Pimco is a legendary bond manager.  Court Reviews Fees on $9 Trillion in Assets By Kevin Baker Institutions pay lower fees on mutual funds than the average investor does, sparking a case for the Supreme Court. Unknown Mutual-Fund Firm Beats Everyone By Stan Luxenberg Royce Funds was started 37 years ago, with a specialty in small-cap stocks. Now the company's mutual funds are tops in almost all categories. More Mutual Funds EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (ETFs) By Don Dion Health care ETFs have rebounded a little as the momentum for Obama's health care reforms has slowed. Merger Arbitrage ETF Coming By Michael Johnston Index IQ is set to launch a ETF that will invest in global companies that are takeover targets. More ETFs THESTREET UNIVERSITY By Scott Rothbort The decision to entrust capital to a third party should not be taken lightly on either end. Three Things to Consider Before Investing By Scott Rothbort Don't overlook these important intangible factors when deciding whether to jump into an investment. How to Play the World Series By Scott Rothbort Here's the Finance Professor's guide to investing for baseball's 2009 World Series. More TheStreet University RETIREMENT By Joe Mont With banks offering more products and services than ever, consumers need to know which are insured by the government. The Case for Dividend-Tracking ETFs By Don Dion High-dividend-yielding companies can provide a steady stream of income and value to a well-diversified portfolio. Retirement: What's That? By Entrepreneur.com Though you may never stop working, here are five tips to ensure financial stability. More Retirement TAXES By Joe Mont Intuit reportedly is buying rival Mint.com, which was started as a response to the larger company. Intuit Handles Small-Business Books for Free By Jonathan Blum Intuit's Simple Start is decent accounting software at an unbeatable price, but there are a few catches. Kass: Risks Associated With Second Derivative Rally By Doug Kass The growing enthusiasm could be dangerous to one's financial health in the very near term. More Taxes |
MANAGING YOUR MONEY By David Tong Some members of the trading panel were impressed with the market's ability to eke out a gain despite a troubling jobs report. 'Mad Money Lightning Round': Caterpillar Works By Scott Rutt Cramer calls it the ideal recovery stock. Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Next Week's Game Plan (Final) By Scott Rutt Cramer provides a lineup of key earnings to watch out for. Click for news from Jim Cramer. More Managing Your Money IRAs By Joe Mont Americans on the cusp of retirement want more fixed-income investments, and the firms that change to meet those demands will lead the financial-services market. Same-Sex Couples' Not-So-Golden Years By Joe Mont Gays and lesbians are at a disadvantage when it comes to retirement savings, mostly because of federal laws. Bear Markets Do Wonders for Retirement By Joe Mont People who start saving for retirement during bear markets can do twice as well as those who begin in bull markets, according to a T. Rowe Price study. More IRAs THE GOOD LIFE By TSC Staff The Bayou Bengals and the Crimson Tide bid for a shot at the Gators. Yankees Win 27th Championship Title By Robert Holmes The New York Yankees defeated defending champs the Philadelphia Phillies in game six of the 2009 World Series by a score of 7-3, taking the series to win their 27th championship title. Holiday Travelers Pay More Fees to Fly By Jason Notte Airlines are charging customers more fees to book by phone, pick seats and fly during the holidays. More The Good Life THE TOP 1% By Joe Mont A new slate of high-priced phones have hit the market in recent weeks, some featuring diamonds and gold. Sell Gold ETF, Buy $460,000 Gold Bar By Jason Notte Harrods is selling gold coins and 12.5-kilo bricks, the ultimate safe investment. Rock Legend Rents Out Antigua Home By Jason Notte For $50,000, you can relax at Eric Clapton's vacation house for a week, but you can't party like a rock star. More The Top 1% |