March 2, 2010

New month, new SMI issue

After another race to the deadline, the March 2010 issue of Sound Mind Investing is finished and is online (and the print version is on its way to mailboxes around the nation).

Our March cover story looks at a long-term trend that's sure to have a large impact on your investing future: an increasing share of the best growth opportunities are coming from foreign markets. We explain what's happening — and how to take advantage of it in Funds Across the Water: A Primer on International Investing.

The latest issue of SMI also includes:

What you need to know to earn higher yields from foreign bonds;
A simple strategy for getting better returns in your 401(k), even if you only have a small number of funds to which to choose;
A conversation with Ronald Blue & Co.'s top income-tax guru about recent tax changes that may yield a few pleasant surprises when April 15 rolls around;
Our reviews of popular personal-finance apps for smartphones.

Also in the current issue: SMI members following our Fund Upgrading strategy will learn about an important fund change, as we say "goodbye" to a fund that has served us well since the fall of 2008 and "hello" to a current strong performer.

Not an SMI web member yet? Today's a great day to join and instantly gain access to all of the content from the new March issue!