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The Motley Fool June 28, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman	Focus on Fees When it comes to mutual funds, it pays to be a cheapskate. Take a look at the funds you currently own. Are you paying for the "privilege" of underperformance? If so, it could be time for a mutual fund makeover.
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The Motley Fool April 19, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman	Mutual Funds for Cheapskates Looking to buy into a quality fund on the cheap? Look no further.
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The Motley Fool January 26, 2005 Rex Moore	Juicing the Market's Returns You want to know exactly what actions you should take to finally get your investing house in order. The "Index Plus a Few" is a low-risk strategy with market-beating potential.
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The Motley Fool April 26, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman	Should You Jump In Before a Fund Closes? Not so fast, savvy investor. Great funds close for good reasons.
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The Motley Fool August 29, 2007 Amanda B. Kish	The Best Small-Cap ETFs These exchange-traded funds win the best-in-class award. Let's take a closer look at the iShares Russell 2000 Index ETF, the Vanguard Small-Cap ETF, the iShares Morningstar Small Core ETF, the iShares S&P 600 Value ETF, and the Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF.
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The Motley Fool September 29, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	New ETFs on the Block Today, Vanguard will be rolling out four new sector-related ETFs under its VIPER (Vanguard Index Participation Equity Receipts) family.
The Motley Fool April 13, 2005 Nathan Slaughter	IRA Killers The clock is ticking: In just a few days Uncle Sam wants a tax return with your name on it. That also means time is running out to find a home for your 2004 IRA contribution. Before searching for the right funds, narrow your focus by crossing out the wrong ones.
The Motley Fool July 14, 2005 Selena Maranjian	ETF Portfolio Perfection Do you need ETFs to make your portfolio perfect?
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The Motley Fool February 10, 2004 Selena Maranjian	New Exchange-Traded Fund for Dividends A new way to get dividend income.
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The Motley Fool May 6, 2005 Rex Moore	Boosting Your Returns "Index Plus a Few" is a low-risk strategy with market-beating potential.
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The Motley Fool May 12, 2008 Selena Maranjian	Fees Count in ETFs, Too Keep looking at fees in your funds and seek out low ones. A slightly lower fee can make a world of difference to your bottom line.
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