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Pay down your mortgage. Keep a 60/40 stock-bond portfolio. Some money rules are meant to be broken.

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Krishna Mohanraj of Diamond Hill Capital Management says investors should focus on quality, rather than regional or sector approaches take by stock indexes. Read More

These 3 popular investments help you manage risk when the stock market gets rough

Dividend-paying stocks, index funds and selling covered calls can keep money in your pocket. Read More

Yes, you can beat the stock market, says new research

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Pay down your mortgage. Keep a 60/40 stock-bond portfolio. Some money rules are meant to be broken.

Financial advisers debate rules of thumb designed to help investors make sound money moves. Read More