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Joshua's Beginner's Investing Blog August 2006 Archive

By Joshua Kennon, About.com Guide to Beginner's Investing since 2001

Finding Hidden Spots of Value in the Market

Saturday August 26, 2006
The key to building a successful portfolio is knowing where to look for hidden spots of value in the market. These tips and tricks can help you find places ... Read More

Past Performance is No Guarantee of Future Results

Saturday August 19, 2006
Every time you see a commercial for a mutual fund or read the bottom of a prospectus, you might notice the words, "Past Performance is No Guarantee of Future Results". ... Read More

Is Person to Person Lending the Future of Fixed Income Investing?

Monday August 14, 2006
In the past, investors that were looking to add a fixed income component to their portfolio were forced to choose between certificates of deposit, savings bonds, government paper, money markets, ... Read More

Why Wal-Mart is Good for America (and Maybe Your Portfolio)

Monday August 7, 2006
Over the past year, I've listened as various sides have weighed in on the issue of Wal-Mart. A few weeks ago, a Federal judge overturned a Maryland law that would ... Read More

Asset Allocation 101

Sunday August 6, 2006
Asset allocation is the practice of diversifying assets between different asset classes. Discover the theory behind asset allocation and get sample allocation models for various life stages including early career ... Read More

Invest in What You Know

Thursday August 3, 2006
Investing in companies you are familiar with and understand is one of the keys to success in the stock market. Often, a trip to the mall or shopping center can ... Read More
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