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Holding Brokers Responsible for their Investment Advice

Feb 23, 2012
Kim Cooper, Editor of The Better Investor Blog
The SEC is considering a rule that would hold brokers to the same fiduciary responsibility that investment advisers and financial planners share.
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REITs, the More Obtainable American Dream

Feb 17, 2012
Kim Cooper, Editor of The Better Investor Blog
Many Americans have put their dream of owning a home on hold. REITs offer one way to still invest in the American Dream without a large sum of money.
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Don’t Get Duped By Three-Year Returns Reported on Mutual Funds

Jan 23, 2012
Kim Cooper, Editor of The Better Investor Blog
Looking at past performance from multiple time frames when making your investment selections will put you on the right path to making wise decisions.
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8 Key Issues That Will Affect the Markets in 2012?

Jan 17, 2012
Kim Cooper, Editor of The Better Investor Blog
It's likely to be another volatile year in the markets. Global economic & US political issues are sure to dominate headlines - prepare for another bumpy ride.
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Investment Predictions for 2012 – How will Europe affect the markets?

Jan 13, 2012
Kim Cooper, Editor of The Better Investor Blog
Opinions from several financial experts to give you a variety of views on the hottest investment topic of the past year and undoubtedly the year ahead.
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5 Ways to Achieve Your Investing Resolutions

Jan 6, 2012
Kim Cooper, Editor of The Better Investor Blog
If you’ve resolved to optimize your investment plan this year, we have pulled together tips from the top financial experts to help you achieve your goals.
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Invest Your Best in 2012

Dec 23, 2011
Kim Cooper, Editor of The Better Investor Blog
Considering where to focus your investment efforts in 2012? We’ve put together our best advice & tips to help you make 2012 a year of financial success.
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Tradestreaming Radio Interviews Jemstep’s Simon Roy

Dec 21, 2011
Kim Cooper, Editor of The Better Investor Blog
Zack Miller from Tradestreaming Radio recently interviewed Simon Roy to talk about how Jemstep helps investors make better decisions.
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Gold – Is it still safe?

Dec 21, 2011
Kim Cooper, Editor of The Better Investor Blog
If you're questioning whether Gold is still a safe haven, here's an article to help you weigh the pros & cons of investing in gold in this economic climate.
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Trends in income investing: emerging-markets bonds, bank dividends, and corporate bonds

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Investors can find lots of new opportunities to earn income these days. Not all of them make sense for your portfolio.... More »

A boom in bond exchange-traded funds

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Imagine having to choose among 1,450 different cars -- some wildly different, others subtly so. Checking them out would be fun, for the first hour or so. After two hours, it becomes a bore and after three, a royal pain in the neck. That's the way some financial advisers feel about all the options in the exchange-traded fund world today - all 1,450 or so of them.... More »

Are REITs a safe investment for retirement?

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REITS can be as volatile as other equities. Don't underestimate the risk of putting these in your retirement portfolio.... More »

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