Life & Money
Personal Finance China Likes ETFs, Too
By Don Dion
China's sovereign wealth fund shows a taste for the SPDRs and the QQQs.  MoreMore


MUTUAL FUNDS
Genoptix, Momenta Shares Headed for Gains
By Gregg Greenberg
Fund manager Finny Kuruvilla says he's finding strong prospects among health care stocks, such as Momenta Pharmaceuticals and Genoptix.  MoreMore

'Lost Decade' Shows It Pays to Diversify
By Stan Luxenberg
The S&P 500 fell an average of 1% a year for the past decade. But 51 of 55 investment categories gained, suggesting diversification is the key.  MoreMore

Fidelity Tops List of 'Ultra' Mutual Funds
By Kevin Baker
Fidelity and Vanguard had the most number of top-rated mutual funds in TheStreet.com's quarterly ranking.  MoreMore

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EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (ETFs)
China Likes ETFs, Too
By Don Dion
China's sovereign wealth fund shows a taste for the SPDRs and the QQQs.  MoreMore

Dave's Daily: Rainy Days & Mondays
By Dave Fry
Markets and ETF expert Dave Fry says investors lost their bullish conviction as the day wore on and jitters rose about Bernanke's plans for interest rates. This edition of Dave's Daily also looks at CVS/Caremark, Home Depot and related ETFs like XLY and XLB.  MoreMore

Dave's Daily: Lying With Statistics
By Dave Fry
Stock and ETF expert Dave Fry says the government is manipulating the unemployment statistics and job concerns roiled the markets today. This edition of Dave's Daily also comments on Apple, Amazon and Google along with ETFs such as SPY, XLF and GLD.  MoreMore

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THESTREET UNIVERSITY
The Bar Mitzvah Portfolio: Finance Professor
By Scott Rothbort
The Finance Professor's Bar Mitzvah Portfolio consists of growth and income stocks, selected to pique the interest of a teenage investor.  MoreMore

Economic Rebound Bolsters Temporary Hiring
By Joe Mont
Companies are expected to hire more temporary workers instead of full-time employees as the economy recovers.  MoreMore

Four Things to Watch for in 4Q Earnings
By Scott Rothbort
As companies report their fourth-quarter earnings over the next few weeks, here's what The Finance Professor will be on the lookout for.  MoreMore

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RETIREMENT
A Retirement Strategy for Nervous Investors
By Stan Luxenberg
Worried investors who are nearing retirement should consider the rock-solid portfolio strategy developed by Norbert Mindel, author of "Wealth Management in the New Economy."  MoreMore

Americans Stand by 401(k) Plans, Survey Says
By Joe Mont
Americans still have confidence in their retirement plans, according to an Investment Company Institute survey.  MoreMore

Consumers Lose Track of $2,500 a Year
By Joe Mont
Americans find it difficult to keep track of their spending, according to a survey by Visa.  MoreMore

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TAXES
Citigroup Loss Shows Bank Tax Bunk: Today's Outrage
By Glenn Hall
Citigroup's quarterly loss shows a big hit for the cost of repaying the bailout. So why does Obama think banks like Citigroup should pay more in the form of a bank tax?  MoreMore

IRS to Expand Audits as Cash Runs Low
By Joe Mont
The government agency plans to look through the books of 6,000 companies over three years.  MoreMore

Tax Savvy Can Help Jobless Americans Save
By Joe Mont
The estimated 15.3 million Americans out of work could find relief this tax season if they know where to look for it.  MoreMore

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MANAGING YOUR MONEY
Cramer's 'Stop Trading': Coca Cola, Hasbro
By Jeanine Poggi
Jim Cramer says on Tuesday's 'Stop Trading' show on CNBC that Greece's debt is not a reason for concern -- and not a reason to stop trading shares in Coca Cola and Hasbro.  MoreMore

China Likes ETFs, Too
By Don Dion
China's sovereign wealth fund shows a taste for the SPDRs and the QQQs.  MoreMore

Going Beyond China With ETFs
By Kevin Grewal
Explore Hong Kong, Korea and other emerging nations in Asia through these ETFs.  MoreMore

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IRAs
Fees Damage Savings More Than Stock Slump
By Joe Mont
A new service from BrightScope enables the site's users to total how much they pay in fees over the years.  MoreMore

Little-Known Facts About Roth IRAs
By Joe Mont
Roth IRA conversions will get a big change next year. Here are details to consider.  MoreMore

Mutual Funds Get a New Rival: Annuities
By Joe Mont
More companies are considering adding annuities to their retirement plans after workers' savings were dragged down by stock mutual funds.  MoreMore

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THE GOOD LIFE
Saints Beat Colts to Win Super Bowl XLIV
By Joseph Woelfel
The New Orleans Saints upset the Indianapolis Colts, 31-17, to win Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday.  MoreMore

It's Saints vs. Colts in Super Bowl XLIV
By Joseph Woelfel
The New Orleans Saints beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-28 in overtime Sunday, setting up a Super Bowl showdown with the Indianapolis Colts who beat the New York Jets 30-17 earlier in the day.  MoreMore

College Football Corner: Bama, Horns for It All
By TSC Staff
No. 1 Alabama and No. 2 Texas meet in the BCS National Championship Game Thursday evening in Pasadena, Calif.  MoreMore

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THE TOP 1%
Top Chefs Fete New Year With Lavish Feasts
By Travels in Taste
Even if you're not born under the tiger sign, you can celebrate Chinese New Year at some of America's finest restaurants.  MoreMore

Buenos Aires Lures Jet Set With Weak Peso
By Michael Martin
Buenos Aires's allure remains undiminished for American travelers looking for the romance of Paris made affordable by the weak Argentine peso.  MoreMore

Miami's Design District Shines for Super Bowl
By Michael Martin
Move over South Beach, the Design District is where you'll find the action in Miami, the host of Sunday's Super Bowl XLIV.  MoreMore

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