Get the new tax season off to a good start
With tax season now officially over, it's time to begin shredding all important documents. Whoops, sorry. I guess I was thinking about the end of corporate tax season. The practices...
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Maybe time for trip out of Voyager
Q. I am invested in Putnam Voyager and have been disappointed with its performance. I have a year and a half until retirement. Is this fund too aggressive for me?...
Gold funds are shining –for now
The vault of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, located six floors below ground level at 33 Liberty St., contains $63 billion worth of an investment that commands attention...
Utilities fund lacks its former power
Q. I am 72 years old and have been investing in Fidelity Utilities Fund since 1992. Should I continue to hold this fund or transfer to a bond fund? S.S.,...
Tech stock investors need to be cautious
Technology can never be considered a dead issue, since everyone knows our modern world is constantly evolving with new gadgets and services designed to make work and life more efficient...
Contrarian air aids Van Kampen fund
Q. I have money invested in Van Kampen Comstock "A" in my individual retirement account. I have about 25 years until retirement. Is this fund a good long-term investment? J.B.,...
The downturn has been music to their ears
"Some gotta win, some gotta lose. Good time Charlie's got the blues." --Danny O'Keefe country and western song from the 1970s Exactly two years ago, the technology stock bubble burst,...
Fidelity Low-Priced fund a proven bet
Q. I've heard good things about Fidelity Low-Priced Stock Fund and am thinking of including it in my individual retirement account. What's your opinion? J.C., via the Internet A. What...
Investing well, come rain or come shine
It's back to square one: With accounting firms being indicted, new-idea companies in bankruptcy and investor confidence iffy, the concept of "all-weather" investments is back in vogue. That means investing...
Weigh your situation as well as fund
Q. We're considering investing in Buffalo Small Cap Fund. I'm 60 years old and on a disability pension. My wife is 57. We're seeking a safe fund. What's your opinion?...