Keep perspective on American Funds
Q. I'm 80 years old and retired. In 1973, I purchased American Funds New Perspective "A," which did well until recently. What's the outlook for this fund? J.G., Chicago A....
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A political spin for investors to consider
Anybody who thinks investment and politics are unrelated subjects hasn't been paying much attention lately. Here's the handwriting on the wall for investors as 2002 comes to a close: -...
High-minimum fund worth a look
Q. I have 15 years until retirement and I'm looking to add a value fund to my portfolio. I'm considering Vanguard Selected Value. What's your opinion? B.J., via the Internet...
Social funds good choice for some investors
Righteous indignation is back in style. With the ethics of corporations and their leaders under intense scrutiny in these scandal-ridden days, such concerns are right up the alley of so-called...
Defense fund may be volatile weapon
Q. I'm interested in aerospace and defense stocks and looking for a specialized mutual fund that invests in them. I want to bring this information to my investment club. E.S.,...
Collectibles hit their own bear market
In light of the stock market's travails, collectibles would have been a smarter place to put money the past couple of years, right? Wrong. The broad index of 30 collectible...
Bad timing hurts Merrill Lynch fund
Q. I made the mistake of "buying high" by purchasing shares of Merrill Lynch Focus Twenty in 2000. The fund has done terribly, but I'm afraid of making another mistake...
Old-fashioned pensions draw new interest
Doing it yourself doesn't always get it done. While self-directed 401(k) retirement plans have gained in popularity over the past decade, 44 million Americans still participate in traditional defined-benefit pension...
Playing close to the vest has paid off
Q. I am looking for safe investments that generate income. I'm currently invested in MFS Total Return Fund. What's your opinion of it? S.S., via the Internet A. It's a...
Home equity can open door to needed cash
`Show me the money!" Average Americans reeling from the decline of the stock market have been scrounging for fresh cash to fuel their dreams and schemes. Since 68 percent of...