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Market Watch

May 26, 2012 @ 10:19 AM

Dow Jones Industrials 12,454.83- 74.92
Dow Jones Transportation 5,079.84- 28.56
Dow Jones Utilities 467.35+ 0.44
Nasdaq Composite 2,837.53- 1.85
Nasdaq 100 2,527.05- 4.30
S&P 500 1,317.82- 2.86
S&P Mid-Cap 400 934.56- 1.52
NYSE Composite 7,534.33- 18.03
AMEX Composite 2,227.38+ 1.45
10 Year Treasury Note 1.75- 0.01
Wilshire 5000 13,783.51- 23.74
OSX Oil Service Sector Index 208.23+ 0.40

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Where There's a Will, There's a Way

Only 35% of Americans have a will, yet it's a relatively simple legal document that every adult should have, regardless of wealth or age. Dying without a will can lead to unwanted outcomes and potential problems for heirs. This article discusses the importance of a will and other estate conservation documents.

Keeping Pace with Social Security

In 2012, Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 3.6% cost of living increase for the first time in three years. But a recent study suggests that benefits are lagging far behind real expenses. This article explains how Social Security benefits are indexed and what older workers and retirees might expect from the program in the future.

Balancing Stability and Growth

An investor who is 2 or 3 decades from retirement could decide to be more aggressive in pursuing investment growth than someone approaching retirement. Even though investors address this by transitioning to a more conservative asset allocation, they still need to seek growth while balancing the desire for principal preservation. This article offers some factors to consider.

What Kind of Investor Are You?

Although most Americans seem to understand that investment involves risk, there is a wide spectrum in how much risk each investor is willing to assume. Among the factors to consider are comfort level, time horizon, and net worth. This article helps investors to consider their appropriate level of risk.

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