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Stocks and Bonds Have Taken Losses. Invest in Them Anyway.

Most people have lost money in the markets over the last several months, but people who have held on have prospered, our columnist says.

By Jeff Sommer

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Stock Market Returns Are Deceptively High

While stocks, bonds and money market funds have generated positive returns for the year, a quirk in the calendar is creating deceptively strong performances.

By Jeff Sommer

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Most Funds Couldn’t Beat the Stock Market in 2022, Despite Advantages

In 2022, conditions were heavily in stock pickers’ favor, but most trailed the market. This year looks worse, our columnist says.

By Jeff Sommer

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Your Investment Lost Money Last Year. So Why the Big Tax Bill?

When you invest and where matters for taxes. But a few rules of thumb can stave off some nasty surprises, our columnist says.

By Jeff Sommer