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Attack of the Fine Print
Small print has become a giant menace, costing consumers $250 billion a year. New ways to avoid the traps.
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The Top 100 Mutual Funds
For the past five years, these funds have excelled. Can they do it for the next five?

The Two Faces of Janus
The Colorado fund family has had one of the worst investment runs around. Oddly enough, it's also having some of the best.

10 Things Customer-Service Reps Won't Say
A little light reading while you're on hold.

Can These People Teach Financial Planning?
Why classroom experience may not pay off on Wall Street.

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Is the Hare Now Beating the Tortoise?
How so-called tactical-allocation funds try to zero in on the markets' big swings.
How to Buy Bonds in King Harald's Norway
Arends: Most investors need more foreign bonds -- but they're so hard to buy.
Trust Me, I'm a Fund Manager
Financial firms are rolling out a bevy of mutual funds that let their managers invest in pretty much anything. Should investors give them the reins?
The Art of Profit
The $8.5 billion U.S. fine art business slipped into something of a blue period, but analysts say the worst is over.

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2 Ways to Invest in the Housing Market Now
Even with the broad housing market still in a funk, some investors are putting cash back into real estate.
How to Capitalize on Public Works Projects
Despite the talk of "austerity," more bridges, tunnels and power lines are going to be built. Who'll benefit?
The Mystery of Closed-End Fund Discounts
Hough: A pot of stocks and bonds worth $15 a share can sometimes be had for $13. What that means for investors.
Wilting ETF Returns
Many investors who have loaded up on single-country ETFs are encountering an overseas surprise.
Which Popular IPO Looks Best?
You know the IPO drill: First-day pop, then quick fizzle. The question is, what's worth buying (or selling) once the initial hubbub is over?

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Is the 4 Percent Rule Viable?
Ruffenach: A fresh look at the 4 percent retirement-withdrawal rule.
How Food Fads Can Nourish a Start-Up
Machan: Going gluten-free may be good for you -- as well as for these companies.
Reassessing Property Taxes
With home values falling, many owners are counting on a tax break. So why are county assessors making it harder than ever to get one?
The Elder-Care Crapshoot
As more boomers require long-term care, a growing industry offers guidance for seniors. But how trustworthy -- and costly -- is it?
Perfect Portfolios: Your Next Move in This Market
Stocks hit a five-month high on Tuesday, but pros still caution against making any major portfolio changes. Here's what they recommend.

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Taking a Walk on the Wildlife Side
To preserve the environment tourists flock to see, some eco-destinations are tightening rules and raising prices. Our guide to getting back to nature.
Best Vacation Spots for Eco-Adventures
Environmental tourists can drift among icebergs in the Antarctic or stand in the Galapagos, inches from exotic birds.
What's the Allure of Dollar Stores?
Kadet: Dollar stores are booming, but what's really driving their popularity? Hint: It's not the prices.
The $13,500 Nap
A pricey temptation for people who don't get the recommended eight hours each night.

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Which stocks will shine? Jack Hough searches the markets for clues that point to tomorrow's top performers.
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From credit cards and charitable giving to online dating and the hunt for discontinued products, Anne Kadet takes an offbeat look at consumer behavior, customer service and marketing trends.
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The New Retirement

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For a growing number of baby boomers, there is no more pressing financial issue than retirement. Glenn Ruffenach looks at strategies, ideas and tools to help prepare for, and make the most of, life after 50.
Money and Your Mind

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If you think personal finance is all about math skills and timing, your brain has a surprise for you. Wall Street Journal editor Ryan Sager explores the intersection of psychology and investing in Money & Your Mind.

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Attack of the Fine Print
Small print has become a giant menace, costing consumers $250 billion a year. New ways to avoid the traps.
The Top 100 Mutual Funds
For the past five years, these funds have excelled. Can they do it for the next five?
10 Things Customer-Service Reps Won't Say
A little light reading while you're on hold.
Can These People Teach Financial Planning?
Why classroom experience may not pay off on Wall Street.

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