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The Motley Fool March 22, 2006 Shannon Zimmerman	401(k) Follies It's important to perform the same kind of due diligence on the funds that appear in your company's 401(k) lineup that you would for investments in your taxable or IRA accounts. Here's how to make the most of even a lousy plan.
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The Motley Fool April 3, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Dangerous Half-Truths of Investing: Part 3 There's no point in beating around the bush; investing is tough. And it isn't made any easier by well-intentioned advice that often breaks down or fails outright through overgeneralization.
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The Motley Fool December 29, 2005 Tim Hanson	Design the Perfect Portfolio You can have it all and never leave your circle of competence. The magic of mutual funds is that they allow you to perfect your portfolio while concentrating on the industries you know.
The Motley Fool August 25, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Can This Portfolio Be Saved? Even the worst portfolio can be redeemed. Sometimes investors have to face unpleasant truths, accept their losses, and rebuild for the future.
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