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Seeking safety from today's volatility
- By Jack Hough,
- Barron's
- - 10/26/2018
After October's stock market rout, no one would blame you for feeling nervous. But there are a number of steps you can take to help ease your fears, including the simple act of sitting tight and riding it out.
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Health insurance stocks to consider
- By Ken Berman,
- Kiplinger
- - 10/16/2018
Government health-care expenditures keep rising, and some insurers have seen their stock prices gain as well. These five stocks have advanced by double digits already, and may still have room to grow.
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Know the types of trusts and their benefits
- By Barbara Whelehan,
- Bankrate.com
- - 10/11/2018
The primary benefit of a trust is that it allows you to determine where your assets go and when your beneficiaries have access to them. Here are the different types of trusts and how they work.
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Playing it safe may finally pay off
- By Carla Fried,
- The New York Times News Service
- - 10/12/2018
After a decade of near-zero returns on short-term income investments, more conservative options are finally bearing fruit. In an increasingly risky equity market, they may be worth considering.
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3 global allocation funds for volatile times
- By Sarah Max,
- Barron's
- - 10/12/2018
When markets are in a state of turmoil, stock pickers with nimbler strategies may be worth a closer look. These three global allocation funds are known for their ability to pivot when big shifts occur.
When low-volatility ETFs do their job
They may not offer the highest returns, but when markets head south, low-volatility ETFs are known for smaller losses, and that can give your portfolio a little peace of mind during more turbulent times.
Short-term treasuries just got more attractive
The yield on short-term Treasury bills has topped U.S. inflation, which means that bond investors can now get a real, inflation-adjusted return on their cash for the first time since the Financial Crisis.
Long-term value strategies for midcap investors
There's no question that growth stocks have far outpaced their value peers over the last decade. But for a select number of value midcaps, investor patience may be rewarded over the long haul.
A smart way to pay off credit-card debt
Repayment-by-purchase is a tool that offers individuals a way to make progress toward reducing their debt instead of being paralyzed by the mass of what they owe. Here's how.
Managing today's market turmoil
Interest rates are rising, the global economy is in flux and trade battles are brewing. There's a lot of uncertainty for investors right now, and here's where it could be headed and what you might do.
These sectors could benefit from rising rates
One of the factors impacting stocks has been rising interest rates. Some sectors could see gains from the new environment, while others could get hurt. Here are the potential winners and losers.
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