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What You DON’T Need to Know About Investing

May 1, 2012
Katrina Lamb, CFA - Senior Financial Analyst
Learn to filter out the noise and focus on what's truly important to know in making better investment decisions.
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Infographic: Are Mutual Fund Fees a Predictor of Success?

May 1, 2012
Jemstep Staff
Investors in pursuit of superior returns often choose actively managed funds, paying a premium in fees as a result. But how often do you get what you pay for?
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How to Use Risk-Adjusted Returns to Evaluate Investment Performance

Apr 23, 2012
Katrina Lamb, CFA - Senior Financial Analyst
Measuring risk-adjusted performance is critical to achieving your long-term investment goals. Ensure your investments are the best fit for you with these tips.
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What to Look for in High Dividend ETFs

Apr 20, 2012
Katrina Lamb, CFA - Senior Financial Analyst
High dividend ETFs can be a useful addition to your portfolio. Here is a guide to choosing the right one for your own objectives and risk considerations.
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How You Can Profit from the New 401(k) Disclosure Law

Apr 16, 2012
Simon Roy, Investment Adviser Representative and EVP of Corporate Development, Jemstep
Knowing what you’re paying is valuable information. Using it wisely can lead to better investment decisions that will keep more money in your portfolio.
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5 Ways Target Date Funds Miss the Mark

Apr 11, 2012
Kevin Cimring, Chief Operating Officer, Founder, and Investment Adviser Representative, Jemstep
While the simplified "set and forget" approach of target date funds might be alluring, there are negatives that investors should be aware of.
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Are You Getting What You Pay For? Retirement Plans, Hidden Fees, and New Disclosure Rules

Apr 3, 2012
Katrina Lamb, CFA - Senior Financial Analyst
Hidden fees in retirement plans will soon have a light cast on them with the new disclosure rules.
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How to Pick an ETF. 3 Things to Know.

Apr 2, 2012
Katrina Lamb, CFA - Senior Financial Analyst
Learn how to pick an ETF that is right for your needs by understanding these 3 things.
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Are These “Top 5 Small Cap Funds” Right for You?

Mar 29, 2012
Jemstep Staff

There is no shortage of top mutual fund lists purporting to help you find the “Top 5 mutual fund” or the “7 best mutual funds” to help you make the right investment selection amongst the universe of 18,000 plus mutual …
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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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