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When and How to Sell a Winning Stock
Knowing when and how to sell a winning stock is as important as knowing when to sell a losing stock.

The Longevity Risk Threatens Your Retirement - Don't be too Conservative with Stocks
Following a too conservative investment strategy in retirement may not protect you from outliving your money.

Long-Term Investing Becoming Shorter in Global Economy
The global economy is changing the way long-term investors look at their holdings. The "buy it and forget it" strategy has never been very wise and is now bordering on dangerous.

5 Steps to Prepare Stock Portfolio for 2008
Now is a good time to prepare for 2008 by making some adjustments to your stock portfolio and overall financial plan.

Bottom-Up Investors Pick Stocks on Fundamentals
Bottom-up investors focus on strong companies and believe they will perform well in any market conditions.

Top Down Stock Investing Thinks Big
Top-down investing looks at big picture before narrowing in on individual stocks.

Computer Models as Stock Pickers
Computer models that crunch numbers to pick stocks work well, but they are not perfect.

Better to Pay Taxes than Risk Stock Losses
The stock market is dangerous for investors with short-term goals - it is better to pay capital gains taxes than risk price reversal.

Let Go of Old Stock Investing Strategies
Just because a stock investing strategy worked in the past doesn't mean it will work forever.

Stock Investors Must Ask about Tomorrow?
Investors must be concerned with what a stock will do in the future, since that's all that matters in terms of growth.

Consider Some Domestic Stocks Foreign Investments
When looking for foreign stocks, you may not have to go very far. Many giant domestic companies derive a significant percentage of their sales from overseas markets.

Find Stock Investing Stratgey that Works for You
Whether your stock investing strategy is complicated or simple, make sure it is yours.

Let your Dreams Motivate your Investing
Let your dreams of how you will use the fruits of your investments motivate your stock investing habits.

Watch Out for too Much Debt
It's easy to borrow money to fund expansion, however be careful of how much companies borrow because a market reversal could be a disaster.

How to Invest a Tax Refund
How you invest a tax refund or any other lump sum depends on your tolerance for risk, but more importantly on when you will need the money.

What do Value Investors Look for in Stocks?
Value investors look for companies trading below their intrinsic value.

Choose Fundamentals over Management when Making Stock Investment Decisions
Management is important, but when considering a stock for investing look at the company's fundamentals first.

Stocks Offer Opportunity in Long Term - Stocks Risky in the Short Term
Stocks offer the best opportunity to build a solid nest egg over the long term, but watch out if you try to use them to play catchup.

Dollar Cost Averaging - Use Dollar Cost Averaging to Make the Market Work for You
Dollar cost averaging is a powerful tool individual investors can use to lower their costs in a long term investment.

Investment Objectives Define Financial Products, Strategies
Four main investment objectives define how you choose financial products for your portfolio.

Stock Prices and Value are not the Same Thing - Keep Your Eye on Stock's Value
Daily chatter about stock prices is mostly just noise - focus on a company's value for long-term investing success.

Market Timing - Why Market Timing is Dangerous
Market timing is a strategy that attempts to predict future market movements using fundamental and technical analysis.

Take Emotions Out of Investing in Stocks - Have a Sell Plan before you Buy a Stock
Emotions can cloud your judgement so have your exit strategy in place before you buy a stock.

Investors Challenged by Rising Interest Rates - Where Do You Turn?
Where do investors turn in a market of rising interest rates?

Investing in Foreign Stocks - Should You Own Foreign Stocks
Foreign stocks represent an investing opportunity outside the U.S. economy, but you can buy them on our markets through ADRs.

Investing for the Long Term
Investing for the long term will let you ride out the unavoidable ups and downs of the market. Research shows you are better off staying in the market for the long term rather than jumping in and out.

Introduction to Asset Allocation
Asset allocation is one of the most important strategies that an investor can use to reach his or her goals.

Portfolio Rebalancing - Why You Need to Rebalance Your Portfolio after a Gain or Loss
Rebalancing your portfolio is an important maintenance function that will keep your investing program on track and true to your goals.

How Many Stocks Should You Own
How many stocks should you own to have a diversified portfolio? There are no absolute rules, but here are some guidelines.