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Vanguard Introduces Commission-Free ETFs

Vanguard has joined Fidelity and Schwab in offering commission-free ETFs. Vanguard brokerage clients may make commission-free transactions in Vanguard’s entire line-up of 46 low-cost ETFs.

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Unemployment Climbs Sharply

Unemployment is at a 14 year high according to figures released by the Labor Department last Friday. The unemployment rate spiked to 6.5% in October from 6.1%.

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Case Study: New to Investing

John has recently finished his studies, landed a new job and wants to begin putting some money to work in the market as well as pay down his student loans.

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Case Study: Delaying Retirement after a Down Market

Before the 2008 market downturn, Bill and Karen were planning to retire within the next 3 to 5 years. As the market correction continued into 2009, the couple decided that capital preservation was the number one priority and moved most of their investments into cash.