2 Investing Concepts Everyone Should Know – Wise Bread 05-16-13

Salient to Investors: The two key steps toward becoming a knowledgeable, successful investor: Make use of the power of compound interest by investing as early as possible. Base your investment decisions on an intentional asset allocation plan that’s tailored to your age and risk tolerance. Read the full article at http://www.wisebread.com/2-investing-concepts-everyone-should-know

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The Cautionary Tale of Lord Grantham – Bloomberg 05-15-13

Salient to Investors: Never put too much of your portfolio in a few investments, or in one country or industry. The employee with a significant chunk of his 401(k) in his employer’s stock, or gets his contribution matched in company stock, risks both job and  retirement plans if a setback for

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The Anti-Gamble Retirement Plan – Forbes 05-12-13

Salient to Investors: Jon Stein at Betterment writes: Everybody should watch the PBS Frontline report, The Retirement Gamble. Educate yourself Choose low cost investments… every time. Morningstar found that low-cost funds outperformed high-cost funds in every single time period and data point tested. A 2 percent difference in fees can

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Man vs. Machine: The Great Stock Showdown – Wall Street Journal 05-10-13

Salient to Investors: Mark Hulbert writes: The small number of advisers who outperform the market rarely keep doing so, so choosing a recent market beater does not increase your odds of future success. Of the 51 advisers out of more than 200 tracked who beat the Wilshire 5000 Total Market

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A New Era for Do-It-Yourself Investing – Wall Street Journal 05-05-13

Salient to Investors: More investors are pursuing a modified DIY approach, using increasingly sophisticated online tools and a-la-carte advice services offered by financial firms. Surveys suggest between one-third and two-thirds of boomers manage their own investments. Ed Tracy at Deloitte Consulting said many investors were massively disillusioned by the perceived

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