September 05, 2001

A Taste Of The Big MACD -- Amy Wu

Indicators like the moving average convergence/divergence help you confirm signals and decrease risk when buying and selling securities. Invented by Gerald Appel in the 1970s, the MACD has become a st...(more)

Your Letters -- Working Money Magazine

Your Letters...(more)

August 29, 2001

Diversify Your Portfolio -- Justin Sorci

Save yourself! To protect your portfolio from market volatility, create a diversified portfolio by using the oppressively named correlation coefficient, but it's not as complicated as it sounds....(more)

August 27, 2001

The Right Mix -- Sean Moore

Given their single-digit returns, are bonds worth investing in?...(more)

Sabrient.com -- Amy Wu

Sabrient.com...(more)

August 24, 2001

$10 Price Tags On $5 Shirts -- Bruce R. Faber

Beware of the rampant ripoffs in retail!...(more)

August 22, 2001

EARLY TO RISE -- Amy Wu

A Young Adult's Guide To Investing And Financial Decisions That Can Shape Your Life....(more)

Avoiding The Alternative Minimum Tax -- David Penn

How did a plan to make the rich pay their fair share of taxes turn into a nightmare for average investors?...(more)

Attention, Students! Lighten Your Loan Load! -- David Penn

Still paying off those student loans? Rates for refinancing student debt through loan consolidation are at historic lows. Here's how you can do it, too....(more)

August 12, 2001

Setting Financial Goals -- Bruce R. Faber

Your financial destination may seem distant, but you'll get there if you stick to your goals....(more)

The Lazy Man's Guide To Long-Term Investing -- RM Sidewitz, Ph.D

Are you a buy-and-hold believer? Enhance your returns by using this simple technique....(more)

In This Issue -- Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan

In This Issue...(more)

How The Small Survive - Laura Granger Of Oppenheimer Emerging Growth Fund -- David Penn

When the going gets tough, do the small get growing? That's how Laura Granger, portfolio manager of OppenheimerFunds' new Emerging Growth Fund, sees it. At the helm of the fund since October 2000, Gra...(more)

Bond Laddering -- Han Kim

It's a good idea to keep a portion of your portfolio in bonds because of their relative safety. But you can reduce the small risk of bonds even further....(more)

July 28, 2001

Simulated Trading Sites -- Working Money Magazine

Simulated Trading Sites...(more)

Chickslayingnesteggs.com -- Bruce R. Faber

Website review of Chickslayingnesteggs.com....(more)

Hang On! We're In For A Bumpy Ride -- Ron L. Ellison

Hang On! We're In For A Bumpy Ride...(more)

Plump Up Your Portfolio -- Jon Quigley

Enhance your portfolio returns by knowing -- and exploiting -- different investment styles....(more)

He Knows Investors' Business, Daily: William J. O'Neil -- David Penn

The name rings a bell, but you're not sure why. You may only be vaguely familiar with the name, but you've certainly heard of, if not actually read, the product for which he is perhaps best known. Wil...(more)

Is That Positive Rate Of Return Pie-In-The-Sky? -- Morley Hudson

Don't let overly positive rates of return obscure the real picture. Try a rule of thumb to estimate time value of money....(more)

Earnings and Cash Flow: Watching What Matters -- David Penn

Price-to-earnings and price-to-cash flow are among the most common ways to measure a company's health. What are these ratios and how can you use them to invest in the best companies?...(more)

July 27, 2001

Can Beta Help You Battle Volatility? -- David Penn

Of all the enemies of capital appreciation, stock price volatility is one of the most immediate. Can beta help you know when your stock or portfolio volatility is out of control?...(more)

Can You Stay In The Game? -- RM Sidewitz, Ph.D

How much capital should you stake on a single investment? Use the 2% rule to reduce your risk....(more)

Take Control Of Your Finances -- Megan Potter

The market is versatile, and if you take the time to learn about it, it will work for you, no matter what your goals are....(more)

Little Steps = Big Returns -- Paul Merriman

Increase your profits by investing in specific sectors of the market....(more)

Okay, The Bill Did Pass. Why Aren't I Happy? -- Bruce R. Faber

Though the new tax bill incorporates some long-overdue appreciation to IRA contribution amounts, the bill that did pass will leave us much further behind the curve in saving for retirement than the bi...(more)

May 30, 2001

Your Letters - July/August 2001 -- Working Money Magazine

The editors of Working Money, The Investors' Magazine, invite readers to submit their thoughts and opinions on subjects relating to investing and this magazine. This column is our means of communicati...(more)

Socially Insecure -- Mike Flynn

You aren't one of those people who believe that Social Security will actually pay you when it comes time to retire, are you? May I sell you the Brooklyn Bridge?...(more)

Recovery In Sight? -- Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan

Recovery In Sight?...(more)

Onward, Online Banking -- David Penn

The threat of more and more bank mergers and the rise of click-and-mortar financial institutions have online banks focusing on what they do best: speedy, convenient savings, loan service, and some of ...(more)

MyDiscountBroker.com -- Working Money Magazine

Contrary to what you may have heard, not all discount brokers are created equal. MyDiscountBroker.com can save you substantial amounts whether you are trading through a MyDiscountBroker.com broker or ...(more)

MetaMarkets.com -- Sean Moore

Interested in the inner workings of the mutual fund industry? MetaMarkets.com brings mutual funds to life with interactive fund management....(more)

OppenheimerFunds - The Right Way To Invest -- Working Money Magazine

OppenheimerFunds focuses on providing investors with long-term performance across a range of funds. The resulting variety of styles and objectives offers true opportunities for diversification - both ...(more)

In This Issue - July/August 2001 -- Working Money Magazine

In This Issue - July/August 2001...(more)

Charts, Charts, Everywhere -- Sharon Yamanaka

Charts, Charts, Everywhere...(more)

The Hidden Measure Of The Market -- Dennis D. Peterson

Want to find out where the market is headed? Market breadth reveals plenty....(more)

Online? On Guard! -- Venkatesh Gopalakrishnan

It's easy. It simplifies your lifestyle in so many ways. But is it safe? Here's what you should know about Internet security....(more)

Kid-Friendly Websites -- Han Kim

It's never too early to get your kids thinking about their financial future....(more)

From Baby Bells To Telcos -- David Penn

In a competitive market, only the strong survive. Soon we'll be able to separate the pretenders from the contenders in telecommunications....(more)

Are There Benefits From Buying Alternative Energy Technology? -- Dr. Douglas B. Reynolds

With California's power crisis and the recent volatility in oil prices, it's tempting to buy alternative energy technology stocks. But are they profitable investments?...(more)

Is The Bottom Near? - Mike Byrum Of Rydex Funds -- David Penn

Is the market bottom near? That's one of the questions we asked Mike Byrum, chairman of the Rydex Investment Strategy Committee, which oversees investment activity for all Rydex Funds. He is also the ...(more)

Mobile Trading: The M-Commerce Revolution -- Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan

You don't have to be stuck at your desk to trade online. Take advantage of the m-commerce revolution!...(more)

Looking For Intrinsic Value - Clyde McGregor of Oakmark Funds -- David Penn

As a portfolio manager for Harris Associates, LP, a Chicago-based investment management firm that serves as advisor to the Oakmark Family of funds, Clyde McGregor searches for stocks trading below int...(more)

How Much Are Your Habits Costing You? -- Bruce R. Faber

What will you drive down memory lane?...(more)

The Market Guru of The Gilded Age -- James Maccaro

Over a century ago, James K. Medbery insisted that earnings and interest rates matter. He was right then, and he still is....(more)

Can You Profit From The Energy Crisis? -- David Penn

From telecommunications to electric power, deregulation in the utilities industry is opening up a wealth of opportunities - and challenges - for retail investors....(more)

How Do The New IRA Rules Affect You? -- Morley Hudson

Thinking about taking out money from your IRA? If so, take heart. With the new 2001 required minimum distribution rules, it's easier than it used to be....(more)

May 01, 2001

Interpret Stock Prices With MACD -- Dennis D. Peterson

This popular tool to interpret stock prices is one of the staples of the technical analyst. Is it right for you?...(more)

Where Do You Want To Invest Today? -- Karlis Sarkans

Experts have always recommended keeping a portion of your investments overseas. But how do you select the countries to invest in?...(more)

Biotech To The Future! -- David Penn

With gene-based medicines, tissue regeneration, and cutting-edge treatments for cancer and HIV, biotechnology promises a revolution in medicine. Are there opportunities for investors as well?...(more)

April 30, 2001

Sailing Through Retirement -- Rachelle Waters

For all those who harbor dreams of exchanging their time cards for postcards, good news!...(more)

In This Issue - June 2001 -- Working Money Magazine

In This Issue - June 2001...(more)

Amid The Gloom, Pockets Of Strength -- Omar Bassal

Amid The Gloom, Pockets Of Strength...(more)

Robert von Pentz of Quant Funds -- David Penn

Robert von Pentz, portfolio manager of the Quant Mid Cap Fund, is a member of Columbia Partners and is responsible for all equity investment activities there. Before he joined Columbia Partners, von P...(more)

Your Letters - June 2001 -- Working Money Magazine

The editors of Working Money, The Investors' Magazine, invite readers to submit their thoughts and opinions on subjects relating to investing and this magazine. This column is our means of communicati...(more)

Stock Market: The Wall Street Trading Game -- Jayanthi Gopalakrishnan

Learn how trading works - the fun way!...(more)

GainsKeeper.com -- Sean Moore

GainsKeeper.com...(more)

National Discount Brokers -- Working Money Magazine

National Discount Brokers (NDB) specializes in brokerage and financial services for individuals and institutions. For three years running, National Discount Brokers has received a four-star rating in ...(more)

AIM Funds -- Working Money Magazine

AIM Funds is one of the nation's largest and most successful mutual fund companies....(more)

The IRA After Your IRA: The Roth Conversion -- David Penn

If you've ever wished the benefits of individual retirement accounts could continue after you've retired, then the Roth IRA may be for you!...(more)

Putting The Top Down On Convertibles -- David Penn

As bonds or stocks, convertible securities can provide investors with the security of fixed income or the growth of equities. Can they work for you?...(more)

Are You Kidding? The Feelings Are Mutual -- Vivian Ruskin

How can you save money you don't have?...(more)

Lump It And Love It! -- Han Kim

Paying off your debts is one of the biggest gifts you can give yourself....(more)

Long Term Returns: What's Realistic And What's Not? -- Bruce R. Faber

Is a 10% annual return possible year after year? Maybe not every year. Definitely not every fund. But you'll be surprised at what you can get....(more)

Learning From The Masters -- James Maccaro

Bernard Baruch and Jesse Livermore were the two best-known Wall Street personalities of their eras. Their contrasting approaches to investing and to life still provide useful lessons to the investors ...(more)

Dodge Your Own Market Disaster -- RM Sidewitz, Ph.D

There's no foolproof method of avoiding a market meltdown, but there are some steps you can take to dramatically reduce the possibility of getting caught in the conflagration....(more)

Tom Morabito of Principal Capital -- David Penn

Tom Morabito joined Invista Capital Management, an affiliate of Principal Capital, in early 2000 as the lead small-cap value portfolio manager. Previously, he managed the Structured Small Cap Fund for...(more)

Does Your Tax Shelter Leak? -- Morley Hudson

Variable annuities offer an attractive tax shelter, but don't let that inviting fact blind you to potential booby traps....(more)

Get In The Game: Invest In IPOs -- Sean Moore

IPOs are usually reserved for institutions and high-net-worth individuals. But by investing in IPO funds, you - yes, you! - can also get a piece of the action....(more)

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