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Staying Ahead of the Curve With Rate Increases

On January 6, 2016 By Scott D. Horsburgh, CFA
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The Federal Reserve last raised rates in 2006, cutting them down to zero in 2008 at the height of the financial crisis. Rates have remained there ever since, as CD savers will attest. The Fed raised rates slightly at its December meeting, likely just the first of several increases. Many fear the impact of [...]

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‘BetterInvesting Magazine’ Releases March Stock to Study and Undervalued Stock Choices for Investors’ Informational and Educational Use

On January 5, 2016 By BetterInvesting, Empowering Investors Since 1951
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The Editorial Advisory and Securities Review Committee of BetterInvesting Magazine today announced Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) as its March 2016 “Stock to Study” and F5 Networks, Inc. (NDQ: FFIV) as its March 2016 “Undervalued Stock” for investors’ informational and educational use.

“The committee selected Cummins [...]

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As Interest Rates Rise, Dividends Can Still Play Important Role in Portfolios

On December 28, 2015 By Craig Guillot, Contributor, BetterInvesting Magazine
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As interest rates have remained near historic lows for nearly six years, many investors have sought yields in dividend-paying stocks and funds. Accepting some risk and incorporating dividend strategies in their portfolios has helped many income-seekers and retirees find returns superior to that of Treasuries or other income options.

Yet increasing instability in some [...]

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BetterInvesting Weekly Stock Screen 12-28-15

On December 28, 2015 By BetterInvesting, Empowering Investors Since 1951
BetterInvesting Weekly Stock Screen

This stock screen was originally published in the December 28, 2015, edition of the BetterInvesting Weekly newsletter and is based on results from MyStockProspector.com for companies that met the following criteria as of December 28:

10-year annual sales, EPS growth ≥ 7%
10-year annual sales, EPS growth R2 ≥ [...]

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Wrap Up This Holiday Gift for You — and Your Friends – $100 Off the 2016 BetterInvesting National Convention in Chantilly, Va.

On December 18, 2015 By Sue Spurlin BetterInvesting Volunteer
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Everyone likes presents! What better gift to get or give than a trip to Chantilly, Va., to attend the 65th annual BetterInvesting National Convention (BINC) – May 19-22, 2016.  Register before Jan. 3, 2016, and take advantage of the BINC Holiday Special — $100 off of the full registration price, which includes all [...]

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‘Investor Advisory Service’ Newsletter Recognized for 7 Consecutive Years of Performance

On December 17, 2015 By BetterInvesting, Empowering Investors Since 1951
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For a remarkable seventh consecutive year, the Investor Advisory Service stock newsletter has been nationally recognized as one of the top-performing investing newsletters in the U.S. by the Hulbert Financial Digest.

In an unprecedented seventh straight year, we’re pleased to report that the Hulbert Financial Digest has named the Investor Advisory Service to [...]

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BetterInvesting Top 100 Unchanged in November, With 14 Percent Annual Gain for 5 Years

On December 10, 2015 By BetterInvesting, Empowering Investors Since 1951
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At the end of November, the BetterInvesting Top 100 Index (BIXX), reflecting the portfolios of Main Street investors, gained 14.1 percent annually for the previous five years, versus annual growth of 14.5 percent for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Equal-Weight Index (based on a total return for both indexes in which dividends are [...]

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BetterInvesting Members Provide Perspective in Atlanta Journal-Constitution Article on Investing by African-Americans

On December 8, 2015 By BetterInvesting, Empowering Investors Since 1951
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Does a $15,000 grand tour of the U.S., including Alaska, sound like fun? Howard Johnson of Ellenwood, Ga., and his wife, Jackie, pulled funds from their stock portfolio to finance the extended vacation last year.

Howard is president of the Georgia Chapter of BetterInvesting, where he’s picked up much of his investing skills. [...]

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BetterInvesting Weekly Stock Screen 12-7-15

On December 8, 2015 By BetterInvesting, Empowering Investors Since 1951
BetterInvesting Weekly Stock Screen


This stock screen was originally published in the December 7, 2015 edition of the BetterInvesting Weekly newsletter and is based on results from MyStockProspector.com for companies that met the following criteria as of December 7:

 

Annual sales between $1 billion and $10 billion.

Ten-year annual sales, EPS [...]

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Building a Charlie Munger Investing Checklist

On December 8, 2015 By Angele McQuade, Contributor, BetterInvesting
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You may not immediately recognize Charlie Munger’s name, but you almost certainly know his work as vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and financial partner to legendary investor Warren Buffett. A legendary investor in his own right, Munger — and his investment philosophy — has long been the focus of books, articles and interviews. Author [...]

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