When you invest and where matters for taxes. But a few rules of thumb can stave off some nasty surprises, our columnist says.
Tag: Mutual Funds
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Investing When Your Time Horizon Is Short
Cut back on stock and bond holdings, and focus on money market funds, C.D.s, Treasury bills and other options that are now offering high yields, our columnist says.
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Bonds May Be Having Their Worst Year Yet
This has been the most devastating time for bonds since at least 1926, and maybe in centuries. But, our columnist writes, much of the damage is already behind us.
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How to Start Investing in a Bear Market
The immediate outlook is grim, but low-cost funds that track the entire market can help you prosper over the long term, our columnist says.
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How Inflation Is Affecting Money Market Funds
At last, interest rates for money market funds have started to rise. But inflation means that in real terms, you’re still losing money.