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Are Balanced Mutual Funds Still Relelvant?

By KyleBumpus on Mon, 2010-03-15 07:40
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Balanced funds are as old as mutual funds themselves, but are they still relevant in today's world of modern portfolio theory?

Best Index Funds: Does Vanguard Still Rule The Roost?

By KyleBumpus on Tue, 2010-03-09 08:42
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Does vanguard still have the best index funds?

Which Vanguard International Index Fund Is Best/

By KyleBumpus on Thu, 2010-03-04 18:03
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When it comes to international index funds, there are still only primarily two horses in town, both from Vanguard: the Total International Index Fund and the FTSE All-World Ex US Fund. Which is better?

The Boglehead's Guide To Investing By Taylor Larimore et al Review

By KyleBumpus on Wed, 2010-01-27 09:40
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A review of The Bogleheads' Guide To Investing, which I thought could be better.

An Index Fund Strategy For Early Retirees

By KyleBumpus on Tue, 2010-01-19 08:28
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Young retirees have a tendency to reach for yield in an effort to squeeze more income out of their retirement portfolio. Here's a less-suicidal strategy.

Evaluating Mutual Fund Performance

By KyleBumpus on Tue, 2010-01-19 08:25
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When comparing the performance of different mutual funds, it's important to compare their performance to the relevant benchmark, and not necessarily against each other or some irrelevant benchmark (like the Dow).

The Five Best International Mutual Funds For Your IRA

By KyleBumpus on Sun, 2010-01-10 00:13
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International diversification is essential in today's globalized economy. Here are the five best non-US mutual funds for your IRA.