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MarketWatch

Saving for retirement is easier than you think

Why young investors should own stocks — not bonds

These small changes could boost your investment gains by millions of dollars



Which total market fund is best for long-term investors?

I’m 12 years from retirement, the future looks like a ‘train wreck’ and I want out of the market. Should I sell?



My husband died and now I need to take over the family finances. Should I hire the adviser who brings cookies and wants me to buy an annuity?


Don’t be grumpy about taking RMDs — you’ve got lots of options

If you’re not sure how to invest, it’s as easy as picking two funds.

How to invest money while saving for retirement? This tool may help.


What’s the best time to retire? The answer is easy.


6 reasons active management is a bad idea for your investments


You can retire safely — even if you don’t have tons of money


Saving for retirement is easier than most people think — as long as you get two things right



My wife and I are 78. This is how we manage investment risk without panicking.



Juice up your S&P 500 fund for higher returns

These 9 portfolios can double your lifetime returns

Stocks vs. bonds: An investment decision worth more than $10 million

The truth about investing: ‘Common sense’ can be the worst advice

The No. 1 reason investors fail in the long run


Which is better, a cap-weighted or equal-weighted S&P 500 fund?

Want great stock-market returns without great risk? It’s possible if you do these two things.


Don’t get fooled again: 3 ways investors are tricked, and 6 ways to protect yourself



Beyond the S&P 500: How to supercharge your diversification


4 reasons your index funds failed you


Are Vanguard ETFs really the best deal?

The 2 best Vanguard funds for retirees

This is the worst investment advice I know — and you may be taking it

How to get higher long-term investing returns while you keep your peace of mind

How to create the perfect glide path for retirement

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