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Protecting your portfolio from inflation
Chris Farrell May 18, 2012
What's the best way to hedge against the risk of higher inflation rates? The timing is murky, but it's a prudent bet to anticipate a resurgence in inflation.
Getting your own slice of the Facebook IPO
Bob Moon May 24, 2012
There's a lot of hype over the upcoming Facebook IPO. We have a reality check and advice for those of you waiting impatiently for its launch.
Investing lessons from the Great Recession
Chris Farrell May 11, 2012
It's striking how well the old rules for managing money hold up. We forget that these insights were forged during scary times, such as the Great Depression of the 1930s and the Great Inflation of the 1970s.
Are more investors staying on the sidelines?
Stacey Vanek Smith May 9, 2012
Charles Schwab CEO Walt Bettinger discusses how the investors mindset has fundamentally shifted since the financial crisis and whether investors should be worried about Europe.
Omaha steakhouse owner on what Warren Buffett does for business
David Brancaccio May 4, 2012
People are arriving in Omaha now for that "Woodstock of Capitalism," the annual meeting of Berkshire Hathaway, billionaire Warren Buffett's conglomerate. The official materials recommend two steakhouses for visiting shareholders.
In vino, profit!
Stephen Beard May 8, 2012
In an age of uncertainty on the stock markets, shrewd investors in London are investing their money in fine wines and reaping a handsome return.
How should athletes manage their money?
Tess Vigeland May 8, 2012
A money manager who works with athletes says the basic rules of sound personal finance still apply, even if you're making millions.
Rep. Brad Sherman's big return on campaign donations
Kai Ryssdal May 4, 2012
Many lawmakers invest campaign contributions, but not all make money. Former accountant and Democrat from California Brad Sherman has made over $650,000 on Treasury securities.
Stocks vs. bonds
Chris Farrell Apr 27, 2012
Safe stocks? Risky bonds? Chris Farrell looks at a new investing paradigm.
