Monthly Archives: January 2011

Rich and Poor Serve Their Wall Street Masters

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Mark Hebner

By Dan Solin I am often accused of being too hard on brokers (usually by brokers!). They say I cherry pick bad portfolios and there are many “hard working, honest brokers” who do the right thing for their clients. That … Continue reading →

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The Advantages of Investing in Dimensional Funds

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Mark Hebner

1. Dimensional Adds Value Without Relying on Forecasts Over time, a structured investment approach based on financial science and the efficacy of capital markets will add value with a higher reliability and confidence level than one based on instinct and … Continue reading →

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Gambling on Wall Street

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Mark Hebner

Source: Bangor Daily News (Bangor, Maine) By Bangor Daily News, Maine Jan. 11, 2011 –With the stock market rising amid signs of economic recovery, it’s tempting to start playing the stock market. A new book by John C. Bogle, the … Continue reading →

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Burton Malkiel on Tech | Ticker

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Mark Hebner

Burton Malkiel – Transcript January 7, 2011 TECH TICKER INTERVIEW Burton Malkiel: “Markets Aren’t 100% Efficient But You Still Can’t Beat ‘Em” Gross: We’re joined today by Burton Malkiel the Author of “A Random Walk Down Wall Street”; now in … Continue reading →

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Investing Do’s and Don’ts for 2011 and Beyond

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Mark Hebner

By Dan Solin This is the time for New Year’s resolutions. Most us make them, follow them for a brief period of time, then revert to our old habits. This doesn’t have to happen with your investing resolutions. They are … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolutions for 2011

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Mark Hebner

As we draft our New Year’s Resolutions, these resolutions about how you invest would be good additions. 1. I will not confuse entertainment with advice. I will acknowledge that the financial media is in the entertainment business and their message … Continue reading →

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