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If the United States of America came to you asking for a loan, would you say yes? David Wessel, economics editor of The Wall Street Journal, explains how the U.S. went from record surpluses to record deficits, and whether there's hope of fixing the problem any time soon.
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Maria Bruno, a senior analyst with Vanguard Investment Counseling and Research, discusses single-fund otions and how they can help you save for retirement.
Sarah Houston, a principal in Vanguard Retail Investor Group, discusses the reasons saving for retirement is so important, especially for women. She also explains that creating a well-balanced investment portfolio doesn't have to be complicated. (6:59)
Stephani Smith of Vanguard Institutional Asset Management describes the 2 basic trust types (revocable and irrevocable), explains how they differ in their tax treatment, and tells how selecting a trustee is an important part of establishing your trust. (7:44)
Rose D'Alisa, a trust investment manager with Vanguard Asset Management Services, discusses the psychological and financial impact of long-term care, and explains how long-term care insurance could play a role in defraying the cost. (8:45)
Maria Bruno of Vanguard Investment Strategy and Tom O'Grady with Vanguard's Education Markets Group discuss ways to save for college while juggling other investing objectives. (10:15)
Vanguard's chief economist, Joseph H. Davis, Ph.D., offers his outlook for the U.S. economy and the financial markets and answers questions from investors around the country. (8:15)
It's too soon to know exactly what the future holds with regard to tax rates. But there are some useful rules of thumb that can help you become a more tax-efficient investor today—and tomorrow. (9:25)
Vanguard principal Ellen Rinaldi describes how certain life events can represent opportunities to make sure that your investment portfolio is in line with your goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon. (8:53)
Chris Philips, a senior analyst in Vanguard's Investment Strategy Group, takes a closer look at mutual fund ratings and explains why other factors should also be considered when choosing funds. (7:06)
Fran Kinniry, head of Vanguard Investment Strategy Group, gives an introduction to ETFs and talks about what you should consider when choosing between an ETF and a mutual fund. (7:43)
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