Mutual Funds Weekly: These money and investing tips aim to keep your investment portfolio grounded in reality

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How much more will you get if you delay Social Security until age 70?

The calculations quickly get complicated
How much more will you get if you delay Social Security until age 70?

Why would anyone own bonds now? There are at least five reasons

Bonds play a role in a portfolio, even amid historically low interest rates.
Why would anyone own bonds now? There are at least five reasons

Here’s why Apple’s stock split might not be so bullish for its shares

Stock splits are less common and have a weaker impact on share prices, writes Mark Hulbert.
Here’s why Apple’s stock split might not be so bullish for its shares

Beware of companies trying to sell you their stock at today’s high prices

Net equity issuance is about to smash records, and that’s a red flag, writes Mark Hulbert.
Beware of companies trying to sell you their stock at today’s high prices

Gold is a foolish place to put your money right now if you check the facts

Gold slumps when its inflation-adjusted price is as high as it is now, writes Mark Hulbert.
Gold is a foolish place to put your money right now if you check the facts

Gold will top $3,000, says this firm, one of the first to call the gold bull market of the 20th century

A decades-old financial-services firm with a long history in making the right calls on gold says it’s got at least 60% upside from here.
Gold will top $3,000, says this firm, one of the first to call the gold bull market of the 20th century

How bad is it if I can’t afford to pay for my kids’ college?

Higher education can be a huge expense, so make sure you know the options available for you and your family.
How bad is it if I can’t afford to pay for my kids’ college?

How Robinhood Is shaking up the brokerage industry

As millions of new traders sign up for the investment app Robinhood, the company is facing scrutiny for enabling some inexperienced users to make risky bets.
How Robinhood Is shaking up the brokerage industry

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