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		<title>The World&#8217;s Biggest Companies</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2010/07/the-worlds-biggest-companies-graphic/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:19:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gordon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Each country has a company which holds some clout somewhere, but the Forbes Global 2000 which has just been announced is the biggest and most powerful list in the world, containing the companies that hold the most power. It's shocking to see how big banking is, even after the world recession.]]></description>
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		<title>3 Simple Stellar Expert Portfolios</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2010/06/3-simple-stellar-expert-portfolios/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 01:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gordon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ These model portfolios assembled 14 months ago by a trio of experts have earned solid returns. One handily outperformed the market.
Read The Full Article Here:
3 Simple Stellar Expert Portfolios
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/MutualFunds/3-simple-stellar-expert-portfolios.aspx
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		<title>How to Protect Your Profits</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2010/06/how-to-protect-your-profits/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 02:13:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gordon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you prepared? Here are seven ways to protect your recent gains from a sudden reversal in fortune. We list them in order of increasing complexity.
Read The Full Article Here:
How to Protect Your Profits
http://content.kiplinger.com/magazine/archives/how-to-protect-your-profits.html
]]></description>
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		<title>5 Tips for a More Stable Portfolio</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2010/06/5-tips-for-a-more-stable-portfolio/</link>
		<comments>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2010/06/5-tips-for-a-more-stable-portfolio/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:46:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gordon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are five tips for measuring your risk tolerance and adjusting your investments.
Read The Full Article Here:
5 Tips for a More Stable Portfolio
http://www.smartmoney.com/personal-finance/retirement/retirement-5-tips-for-a-more-stable-portfolio/
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		<title>World&#8217;s Most Admired Companies 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2010/03/worlds-most-admired-companies-2010-fortune-500/</link>
		<comments>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2010/03/worlds-most-admired-companies-2010-fortune-500/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 01:22:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gordon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ An alphabetical index of all Most Admired companies from the top 50 survey and industry rankings this year.
Read The Full Article Here:
World&#8217;s Most Admired Companies 2010: FORTUNE 500
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/mostadmired/2010/top346/index.html
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		<title>World&#8217;s Biggest Most Profitable Companies</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2009/12/global-2000-worlds-most-profitable-companies-infographic-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2009/12/global-2000-worlds-most-profitable-companies-infographic-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gordon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Where in the world are the most profitable companies and exactly how much money are they raking in? In 2008, the most profitable public company on the planet made enough profits to give every American citizen $146.81.]]></description>
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		<title>The best Vanguard funds for a 401k</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2009/10/the-best-vanguard-funds-for-a-401k/</link>
		<comments>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2009/10/the-best-vanguard-funds-for-a-401k/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:28:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gordon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Portfolio]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The low-cost funds family offers plenty of core funds for long-term savings. Here are picks that are likely available in your plan.
Read The Full Article Here:
The best Vanguard funds for a 401k
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/MutualFunds/the-best-vanguard-funds-for-a-401k.aspx
]]></description>
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		<title>The best funds from a bad market</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2009/10/the-best-funds-from-a-bad-market/</link>
		<comments>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2009/10/the-best-funds-from-a-bad-market/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gordon</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Couch Potato Portfolio]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The past couple of years have been bad enough that even long-term results have suffered. But after this rare plunge, the best funds should perform better in coming years.
Read The Full Article Here:
The best funds from a bad market
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/MutualFunds/the-best-funds-from-a-bad-market.aspx
]]></description>
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		<title>Dollar Cost Averaging: A Smart Investment Strategy</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2009/09/dollar-cost-averaging-a-smart-investment-strategy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2009/09/dollar-cost-averaging-a-smart-investment-strategy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:56:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gordon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ For beginning investors, dollar cost averaging makes perfect sense. It requires patience and consistency, but if you stick to your plan, the benefits are well worth it.
Read The Full Article Here:
Dollar Cost Averaging: A Smart Investment Strategy
http://www.keepandshare.com/htm/stock_market/stock_share/C05_Dollar%20Cost%20Averaging-%20A%20Smart%20Investment%20Strategy.php
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		<title>6 ETFs Every Investor Should Get Familiar With</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2009/08/6-etfs-every-investor-should-get-familiar-with/</link>
		<comments>http://www.michaelgordonsblog.com/wp/2009/08/6-etfs-every-investor-should-get-familiar-with/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:53:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gordon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ There are hundreds of exchange traded funds (ETFs) available these days. They come in all different shapes and sizes, but there are six that every investors should have memorized.
Read The Full Article Here:
6 ETFs Every Investor Should Get Familiar With
http://www.etftrends.com/2009/08/6-etfs-every-investor-should-get-familiar-with.html
]]></description>
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