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How to pick a financial adviser
Here are some things to consider when looking for a professional financial adviser. -ST
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Putting a price on financial advice
Some institutions charge a fee while others earn commissions. -ST
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Is it too late now to pick up stocks?
No, but experts advise buying in stages instead of in one go.
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Core investment principles still hold
What investors should do in these uncertain times is to adopt a disciplined, consistent approach that is well-suited to their personal circumstances. -BT
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Different strategies, same goal
Couple did not rate saving for their kids' tertiary education as their most important financial goal.
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Time to redo your sums
Nest egg for children's university education could fall short due to economic crisis.
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Playing the market using price-to-book
Buying a stock trading way below its normal PTB range almost always guarantees a good return. -BT
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What's your score?
Personalise key performance indicators so that you don't take extra risk. -BT
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Making money from money
Executive chairman of abalone firm Oceanus is driven to save - so that he can spend and invest. -ST
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Bitten early by investment bug
Thrift and punting in the stock market are in this fund manager's DNA - he started after A levels.
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Not all ETFs are created equal
Beware - things like underlying assets, risk management measures and disclosure levels may vary a lot. -BT
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The final great investment frontier
Stockmarket opportunities abound in Sri Lanka - this year's fourth-best performing equity market, with a 75 per cent return. -BT
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Is it time to get back into the stock market?
Just be careful how you do it, says Doc Money. -TNP
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Know when to hold, when to fold
But in investment, just as in poker, do not confuse timing with hope. -ST
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Hedge your equities portfolio
The six-month stock rally looks likely to continue but the risks have risen sharply along with prices. -BT
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Friday is D-Day for GE investors
Those who invested in the earlier tranches of GE Life product GreatLink Choice find it harder to make a decision as their plans have not been as badly hit by the crisis. -ST
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Savvy trader in the making
If you're mulling a trading coach, research the track records of both trainers and trainees. -BT
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CPF-approved funds do well in second quarter
They show a 20% gain on average but year-on-year return falls. -ST
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