Should You Fear the Ostrich Effect?
Many investors suffer from the 'ostrich effect' these days, avoiding looking at their account statements. But even ostriches can make some smart moves.
View ArticleHow to Handle a Market Gone Mad
The investing brain has a remarkable capacity for fooling itself.
View Article1930s Lessons: Stocks for After a Crash
In the worst of times, which are the best of stocks? Jason Zweig finds out which companies and sectors did best after the Crash of 1929.
View ArticleDid Your 529 Blow Up on You?
It hurts to lose your own money in the market, but losing the money you have set aside for your children is agonizing. Just look at what has happened to "529" plans.
View ArticleWhy You Should Get a Bigger Slice of Earnings
Firms are paying out far less to their shareholders—and you should be concerned.
View ArticleWhat's in Your 'Buckets of Money'?
Why investors need to conduct due diligence on the claims of charismatic financial pundits.
View ArticleBorrowing Against Yourself
With dirt-cheap interest rates, this might seem like an ideal time to borrow from your investment portfolio. It might also be a dangerous time.
View ArticleA 'Bucket List' for Better Diversification
A new approach to diversification—one that takes account of growth and inflation, and whether they come in higher or lower than expected—can be surprisingly effective.
View ArticleWhy Most Value Investors Will Burn Out
Value stocks are beating their growth-stock counterparts handily. But you must have a strong stomach to realize superior returns over the long run.
View ArticleYou're Not as Good an Investor as You Think
Many investors have been behaving as if the bloodbath between October 2007 and March 2009 never happened. Here's how your memory plays tricks on you.
View ArticleHave They Cracked Stock-Picking Code?
There could be a new holy grail for investors.But you'd do well not to chase after it just yet.
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