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2005 Back Issues

Below, the 2005 issues of SMI are listed from the most recent back to the beginning of the year. Provided is a quick snapshot of the content found in each month's issue. When you see a topic of interest to you, just click on it to view in its entirety. If you would like the whole month's issue, it's available at the end of the listing in PDF format.

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Special Announcement: Introducing the Sound Mind Investing Fund
Cover Article: Your 10 Most Important Financial Moves for 2006
Editorial: Fighting for Joy in The Supremely Glorious Christ Members Only
Level 1: Cutting Credit Card Costs / Part 2 Members Only
Level 2: Boost Your Savings
Looking Ahead: Donating Stock — A Better Deal for
Both You and A Favorite Charity
 Members Only
Upgrading: Easy as 1-2-3  Members Only
MoneyTalk: New Fund Recommendations Members Only
MoneyTalk: Will It Be Sunny or Stormy?
MoneyTalk: Volatility? What Volatility?
MoneyTalk: Christmas Gift Ideas
» Click here to download an Acrobat file of the entire December issue Members Only
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Cover Article: Keeping the Main Things the Main Things Members Only
Editorial: Go Ahead, Be a Quitter
Level 1: Cutting Credit Card Costs / Part 1 Members Only
Level 2: Why Should Building Liquidity Take Priority Over Investing?
Level 3: Beware the Mutual Funds' End-of-the-Year Tax Trap Members Only
Level 4: SMI Portfolios Post Healthy Third-Quarter Gains
Looking Ahead: Navigating the College Aid Process and Avoiding the Pitfalls Members Only
Upgrading: Easy as 1-2-3  Members Only
MoneyTalk: New Fund Recommendations Members Only
Open Line: Driehaus Recommendation Members Only
Open Line: Market Timing
Open Line: Fund Expenses and Fees
» Click here to download an Acrobat file of the entire November issue Members Only
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Cover Article: How to Make Rational Investing Decisions Members Only
Editorial: Indispensable Stewardship Advice
Level 1: Get Started Now for a Merrier, Debt-Free Christmas Members Only
Level 2: How Much Emergency Savings Do You Really Need?
Level 3: Would ETFs Improve Your Portfolio? Members Only
Level 4: The Perils of Indexing When Investing Internationally Members Only
Looking Ahead: Where Is Your Fortress?
Upgrading: Easy as 1-2-3  Members Only
MoneyTalk: New Fund Recommendations Members Only
MoneyTalk: Sighting: How Goes Your Spending in Retirement?
MoneyTalk: SMI's Sector Rotation Strategy Continues to Impress
Open Line: Emergency Savings vs. Level 4 Portfolio Members Only
Open Line: Determining Initial Investment Allocations
Open Line: Firstrade Members Only
» Click here to download an Acrobat file of the entire October issue Members Only
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Cover Article: "You Got to Know When to Fold 'Em" Members Only
Editorial: High Stakes
Level 1: Bi-Weekly Mortgage Plans: Peeking Behind the Curtain Members Only
Level 2: Socially-Responsible Saving
Level 3: Sector Funds: Investing in the Economy "By the Slice"
Level 4: The Top 10 Mistakes Fund Investors Are Making... Or Are They? Members Only
Looking Ahead: Cashing Out Your Retirement Plan: Lump Sum or Annuity? Members Only
MoneyTalk: New Fund Recommendations Members Only
Open Line: TD Ameritrade
Open Line: Clarifying the SMI Risk Categories Members Only
» Click here to download an Acrobat file of the entire September issue Members Only
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Cover Article: Your Most Important Investing Decision Members Only
Editorial: Help Wanted: Financial Writer/Editor. Interests: The Web, Investing, Helping/Teaching Others.
Level 1: Don't Cell Yourself Members Only
Level 2: Thoughtful Cash Management Can Save Thousands Over a Lifetime
Level 3: Technical or Fundamental? Just Give Me Research that Works Members Only
Level 4: Market Action Produces Much Heat, But Little Light
Looking Ahead: Should You Borrow from Your 401(k) Plan?
MoneyTalk: New Fund Recommendations Members Only
Open Line: Minimum Investment Amounts
Open Line: Recommended Fund Changes Members Only
Open Line: Bond Fund Valuations
Open Line: Mutual Fund Distributions Members Only
» Click here to download an Acrobat file of the entire August issue Members Only
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Cover Article: The Eternity Portfolio Members Only
Editorial: Created for His Glory, Rewarded for Our Faithfulness Members Only
Level 1: Giving from Scarcity Members Only
Level 2: Just How Safe Are Money Market Funds Really?
Level 3: The Loser's Game That Can Make You A Winner
Level 4: International Investing Made Easy
Looking Ahead: Donor Advised Funds: The "Poor Man's" Private Foundation Members Only
MoneyTalk: Is Your Favorite Ministry a Good Steward?
Open Line: Long-Term Bonds
Open Line: Comparing Momentum Scores Across Risk Categories Members Only
Open Line: Foreign Stock Allocation
» Click here to download an Acrobat file of the entire July issue Members Only
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Cover Article: God's Will for Your Finances Members Only
Editorial: A Prayer that God Loves to Answer
Level 1: What You Need to Know About Credit Card Finance Charges Members Only
Level 2: Why You Usually Get Your Best Savings Deals from Money Funds
Level 3: Why You Need Both Growth and Value Funds Members Only
Level 4: The Cost of Failing to Act Promptly Can Add Up Members Only
Looking Ahead: The Most Common Mistakes People Make
in Their Financial Planning
MoneyTalk: Stock Market Trend Charts Explained Members Only
MoneyTalk: Fund Holding Periods for Upgraders Getting Shorter
Attention: SMI Web Members Members Only
Open Line: Constellation Funds' "Excessive Trading" Policy Members Only
Open Line: Risk Categories & Just-the-Basics
Open Line: Common Upgrading Questions Members Only
» Click here to download an Acrobat file of the entire June issue Members Only
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Cover Article: "It's A Sure Thing" Members Only
Editorial: A Game of Recovery
Level 1: Saving a Bundle on Car Insurance / Part 2 Members Only
Level 2: Major Changes Arrive for New EE Savings Bonds Members Only
Level 3: Earnings Expectations, P/Es, and Assessing Risk Members Only
Level 4: SMI's Upgrading Portfolios Expand Their Lead Over the Market
Looking Ahead: A Christian View of Financial Planning
MoneyTalk: New Fund Recommendations Members Only
MoneyTalk: Our 1-4 Recommended Fund Rankings Explained Members Only
Open Line: Evaluating Manager Changes Members Only
Open Line: Retirement Allocations
Open Line: Bond Funds in the FPR Members Only
Open Line: SMI's Published Results Members Only
Open Line: Ethical Screening
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» Click here to download an Acrobat file of the entire May issue Members Only
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Cover Article: Called to Be Free Members Only
Editorial: What If the Market Pessimists Are Right?
Level 1: Saving a Bundle on Car Insurance / Part 1
Level 2: Would Treasurys Give You A Better After-Tax Return? Members Only
Level 3: What the Price/Earnings Ratio Tells You About Risk
Level 4: Individual Bonds: A Safe Haven From Rising Interest Rates? Members Only
Looking Ahead: Using Annuities to Turn Your Investments
Into Retirement Income
 Members Only
MoneyTalk: Sighting: The Big Picture on GDP Growth
MoneyTalk: Annual Seasonality Sell Signal Coming Soon Members Only
Open Line: Stable Value Funds
Open Line: Scottrade "Getting Started" Portfolio Members Only
Open Line: Loads vs. Redemption Fees
» Click here to download an Acrobat file of the entire April issue Members Only
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Cover Article: Maximizing Your IRA Opportunities
Editorial: An Easter Meditation: Whatever God Requires, He Provides
Level 1: Housing Decisions: Should You Buy or Rent? Members Only
Level 2: Boost Your Returns Via an SMI-Recommended Money Fund
Level 3: Understanding SMI's Monthly "Recommended Funds" Report Members Only
Level 4: Keep More of Your IRA/401(k) Through Smart Tax Planning Members Only
Looking Ahead: Having a Will Protects the Welfare of Your Children Members Only
MoneyTalk: New Fund Recommendations Members Only
MoneyTalk: Superiority of SMI's Fund Upgrading Strategy
Open Line: Upgrading Through a 401(k) Brokerage Window Members Only
Open Line: Reinvest Dividends in a Taxable Account?
MoneyTalk: Sightings: 401(k) Fund Options Too Limited Members Only
» Click here to download an Acrobat file of the entire March issue Members Only
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Cover Article: How to Pick the Broker That Best Fits Your Investing Strategy Members Only
Editorial: The Currency of Heaven
Level 1: Take Advantage of Free Credit Reports in 2005
Level 2: 2004 — Another Good Year for
SMI's Money Fund Recommendations
Level 3: The Pros and Cons of Hybrid Funds Members Only
Level 4: SMI's Upgrading Portfolio Outpaces Market for 6th Year In A Row
Looking Ahead: How Much Life Insurance Is Needed for Your Family's Protection?
MoneyTalk: New Fund Recommendations Members Only
MoneyTalk: Notice re: December Gift Book Requests Members Only
Open Line: Recommended Funds & Momentum Scores Members Only
Open Line: Recommending Funds That Drop Out of the Top Quartile Members Only
» Click here to download an Acrobat file of the entire February issue Members Only
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Cover Article: Investing During Retirement
Editorial: How I'm Remodeling My Portfolio for 2005
Level 1: The Six Steps to Freedom Members Only
Level 2: The Bumpy Road Less Traveled Members Only
Level 3: Plan According to Your Goals. Invest According to Your Plan.
Level 4: Preparing for a Positive 2005 Members Only
Looking Ahead: Using a Roth IRA To Save for College
MoneyTalk: New Fund Recommendations Members Only
MoneyTalk: Retirement Plan Fund Tracker Tool Debuts
Open Line: Upgrading with Multiple Accounts Members Only
Open Line: Changes at Scottrade Members Only
Rebalancing Your Portfolio - four page PDF Members Only
» Click here to download an Acrobat file of the entire January issue Members Only
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