Aggressive fund may take bigger hits
Q. I'm 54 years old and invested in the Fidelity Independence Fund. It performed well over the long haul but, like most funds, has done poorly lately. Should I stay...
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Verbal shots enough to boost oil, gold prices
Even though it's been a war of words thus far, the possibility of a military confrontation with Iraq has had tangible financial impact. Amid international headlines and protracted public discourse...
Putnam Equity `A’ solid for long run
Q. I'm invested in Putnam Equity Income "A" as a part of my retirement portfolio. What's your opinion of the fund? R.M., via the Internet A. Nothing extreme here to...
Be wary of `friends’ in need on the Internet
Like most Americans who use the Internet, I have good "friends" in Nigeria. Friends seeking to make me rich beyond my wildest dreams. I've lately received e-mails from a Nigerian...
Berger Mid Cap fund retains value
Q. I own Berger Mid Cap Value Fund in a taxable account. It makes up a good portion of my portfolio. What's your opinion of this fund? M.W., via the...
New savings plans shouldn’t alter old habits
Every time the government says it intends to come up with new and better ways for Americans to save and invest, something funny happens: People stop saving and investing at...
Small-cap fund covers big spectrum
Q. What's your opinion of T. Rowe Price Small-Cap Stock Fund? I've owned it in my retirement plan for years and was fairly happy with it until last year A.K.,...
College letters come with big price tags
The excitement of a college acceptance letter sparks euphoria in students and parents alike this time each year. Such happiness isn't priceless in 2003: Investment returns are down, tuition costs...
Careful investors check fund makeup
Q. I'm 47 years old and considering investing in Van Kampen Equity & Income to diversify my growth-oriented portfolio. What's your opinion of this fund? J.R., Elburn, Ill. A. It's...
Dollar’s decline is a sign of gloomy times
Prayers are more appropriate than financial advice right now. The space shuttle Columbia tragedy and President Bush's State of the Union message that reinforced the possibility of war with Iraq,...