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Investing fundamentals: A shift in winds
“A fundamental shift to a weaker dollar creates opportunities both here and abroad.”
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Valuing Investments: Price-Earnings Ratio
The price-earnings ratio helps put an objective value on investments, as Dave Sandstrom explains in a Money Talk Video.
Don’t let ID thieves get your money too
By Joel Dresang My experiences with identity theft offer warnings and reassurances about the latest compromise of personal data. […]
4 Ways investors can control their success
Investors who worry about everything that could possibly affect their money need to focus on what they actually have some power to control, Steve Giles advises. In a MONEY TALK VIDEO, he explains how that approach is better for their investments (and perhaps their sleep). […]
When Should I …consider actively managed funds?
In an ongoing feature, we answer frequently asked questions on when investors should consider taking certain steps toward long-term financial plans. Included here is Mike Hoelzl’s look at when to consider investing in actively managed funds, which includes a link to his look at when to consider passive index funds. […]
Minimizing losses away from home
By Joel Dresang While one absconded with my card, the other sneaked a read of my PIN. […]

When Should I …consider passive index funds?
The main attraction of passive funds is their low cost. They have some other advantages over actively managed funds, including: …