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Sound Investing - June 20 2008 - Click To Listen |
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June 19, 2008 |
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THIS WEEK:
- Are stock mired in the muck?
- When you should be an index investor
- Myth or Reality: If you invest 10% a year you'll be set for retirement
- Our Guest:
Author and Wall Street Journal Columnist June Fletcher
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This week on Sound Investing…
Are stocks mired in the muck? Many investment managers believe that
stocks will start to rise after the summer doldrums. But a new study
suggests that stocks are priced at fair value. The gang takes a look
at these disparate opinions.
We all know that residential real estate has taken a big hit during the
past 8 months, but what can you do about it? June Fletcher, the author
of House Poor: How to Buy and Sell Your Home Come Bubble or Bust, will
help you consider your options if you are a buyer or seller.
When should you be an index mutual fund investor? Vanguard’s Gus
Sauter says that depends on how lucky you are. No, really, that’s what
the Chief Investment Officer of the world’s leading provider of index
funds said in a recent interview. You’ll want to hear our not-so-kind
response!
Is it a Myth or reality: If you invest 10 percent a year you will have enough for retirement.
When horsing around is good: Big Brown’s loss may mean happy times for
stocks. Find out why the failed Triple Crown attempt portends good
things for equities.
Plus, Paul’s Outrage: One investor has put all of his money in gold, natural resources, and China but isn’t worried about risk!
Have a great week!
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