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August issue of Sound Mind Investing now available!

The new August issue of the Sound Mind Investing newsletter is done! Print subscribers will get it in a few days — Web members can access all of the content right now.

Even if you're not yet an SMI subscriber, you can access a few August-issue articles at the links below. And, even better, if you sign up for our FREE 30-day trial Web Membership, you can get the entire August issue — plus access to every issue over the past three-plus years! (More about that in a moment.)

Here's a sampling of what's in the latest SMI:

• Have you ever noticed how the right tool can make all the difference in making a job go smoothly? Driving nails with a screwdriver is a sure recipe for frustration. Invest Your Savings According to When You'll Need It applies this principle to your savings, explaining what need each type of savings vehicle is designed to meet.
• Similarities abound between the stock market's performance in the first half of 2011 and the first half of 2010. Déjà Vu All Over Again details these similarities, but also points out a significant divergence could be ahead.
• These are worrisome times, but we have assurances from our God that He is ever near His children. Need Encouragement? Eyes Up! offers promises from Scripture that you can take to heart.

And there's more! In a subscribers-only story, guest writer Stephen Sorenson explains how to "Save a Bundle on Car Insurance," while still getting the coverage you need.

Exchange-traded funds offer several advantages over traditional mutual funds, so we ask (and answer) this question: "Is it Time to Get on the ETF Bandwagon?"

And in our August cover story, "Why Smart People Make Big Money Mistakes — and How to Correct Them," we look at how investors often misperceive risk, leading them to make decisions that are not in their best long-term interest.

So, how can you get all of the August issue if you're not yet a subscriber? It's simple. Just sign up for our 30-day free trial Web Membership!

Of course, as a Web Member, you'll get much more than just the August issue. As mentioned above, web members have access to our three-year(!) searchable archive of articles from the Sound Mind Investing newsletter — articles that will help you make the most of financial resources.

Plus you'll get:

• SMI's Retirement Plan Fund Tracker (shown at right) that generates a custom report that tracks the specific funds available in your retirement plan, so you can know which funds to choose and when. (If you have money in an employer-sponsored retirement plan, this feature alone makes a web membership worth checking out!)

• Our Fund Performance Rankings report — the latest data on the performance of more than 1,500 mutual funds.

You'll also gain access to our core investing strategy, Fund Upgrading, that's beaten the overall market in 11 of the past 12 years. During the 12-year period from 1999-2010, U.S. stocks gained a total of 41% (as measured by the Wilshire 5000). During that same time, SMI's Upgrading strategy gained 185%!

Still not sure? Consider what some of our readers have told us:

SMI was an answer to prayer! We've developed a workable budget, paid off debt, started a contingency fund, opened college savings accounts, and went from negative returns in our retirement accounts to positive returns — immediately. Best of all, we get our financial advice from a source that truly puts God first. Cate Brizzell, NY Subscriber since 2000
We so appreciate SMI! Thank you for all that you do. You are, without a doubt, the best "one stop" resource for anyone's total financial needs. Bobby and Carla Sullivan, KY Web Members since 2005
The Sound Mind Investing newsletter has given me access to a proven investing method that is simple to follow and will return the cost of my annual subscription many times over. The Sound Mind Investing website and message board are a great place to ask investing questions and get great advice from other subscribers. Craig Weeks, TX Web Member since 2005

Don't let another month go by without taking steps to improve your finances. This free-trial offer special is good for a limited time only, so don't delay! Sign up today for Sound Mind Investing!

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