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Sound Money for September 6, 2003
 Investment outlook
Signs of renewed vigor in the economy have pushed the stock market to its highest level in 14 months. But is this period sustainable? Sally Anderson, senior portfolio manager for Kopp Investment Advisors predicts businesses will start to spend money in the upcoming months. (Sep 6, 2003)
The Intelligent Investor
Value investing great Benjamin Graham's book The Intelligent Investor, was originally published in 1949. The book's editor Jason Zweig says Graham's advice feels more relevant than ever for today's investors. Jason Zweig is also a senior writer at Money magazine.
(Sep 6, 2003)
Erica answers listener questions
Our in-house investment expert Erica Whittlinger answers questions about what percentage of your portfolio should be invested in real estate, how to prioritize financial goals, how a teenager should invest $100 for retirement, how to define short-term versus long-term investments, and whether a listener should cash out an annuity and invest that money in index funds. (Sep 6, 2003)
Start Where You Are
Worried about having enough money saved to live out your retirement dreams? Ruth Hayden explores the topic in her new book Start Where You Are. She says part of a happy retirement is envisioning what you want your life to be at different stages, and planning to fit that vision. (Sep 6, 2003)
Listener questions for September 6, 2003
Chris Farrell answers listener questions about whether he thinks closed-end funds are good investments, the pros and cons of buying stocks online versus investing in dividend reinvestment plans (DRIPs), how to plan financially to take a year off from work, and what to do if your portfolio is heavy in bonds. Then special guest IRA expert Ed Slott explains when you can take a loss on your taxes if you have a poorly performing IRA account.
(Sep 6, 2003)
 The Value of Education
The cost of education is rising, but it's still worth the price if you consider the rewards. (By Chris Farrell on Sep 6, 2003)
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