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With yields near five-year highs, it’s a good time to shop for bonds -- but experts say it’s best to stick to shorter-term securities.
For investors worried about a prolonged market sell-off, options have become a popular strategy to hedge your portfolio.
Investors continue to pour money into international funds. Here's a look and fund flows and what they may mean for global stocks.
Investors continue to pour money into international funds. Here's a look and fund flows and what they may mean for global stocks.
Whether it is the Hamptons or California wine country, high-end homes come complete with hotel-like amenities, such as a personal concierge, chauffeurs, or nanny services.
Prices are down slightly in some markets after years of speculative buying but buyers might still do well to wait.
As the peak spring home-buying season unfolds, house-hunters can expect to find a wide selection and falling prices in many American cities.
Vacation homes boomed like the rest of the housing market, but now that speculators are less of a force, it is possible to find some good deals in certain regions.
"For the casual observer, it looks worrisome," said John Massey, senior portfolio manager of large-cap growth portfolios at AIG SunAmerica. "But for market participants who have looked forward, it shouldn't be too much of a surprise. We think the economy is (still) strong fundamentally."
Many consumers tapped the soaring value of their homes during the recent boom years and used the equity for everything from home improvements to consolidating debt. But as the housing sector slows, spending will driven more by personal income--especially in a strong job market--as well as the healthy stock market.
