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Sound Money for August 16, 2003
 Paulsen predicts period of global growth
August is typically a down time for the stock market. But not this year. Jim Paulsen, chief investment officer for Wells Capital Management, says the market's performance and an increase in business investment are positive signs that the economy is on the rebound — even in struggling Japan. (Aug 16, 2003)
Guaranteed investments
Is there such a thing as a guaranteed investment? Stephanie Curtis talks with certified financial planner Gary Schatsky about today's safest bets. (Aug 16, 2003)
Bill George on Authentic Leadership
Former Medtronic Chairman and CEO Bill George offers his analysis of the root causes of bad corporate governance and provides a blueprint for the next generation of business leaders. (Aug 16, 2003)
Evaluating individual stocks
Our in-house investment expert Erica Whittlinger explains the criteria she uses when picking individual stocks. (Aug 16, 2003)
Mutual fund fees
With mutual fund returns so low these days, fund expenses become more apparent, but no easier to understand. Gary Gensler, co-author of The Great Mutual Fund Trap, demystifies mutual fund fees and expenses so that you can rate the performance of your funds, or comparison shop to pick the best ones for your portfolio. (Aug 16, 2003)
Listener questions for August 16, 2003
Chris Farrell answers listeners' questions about taking a retirement pension as an annuity or a lump sum, commodity investing, investing software and web sites, how rising interest rates will affect Ginnie Mae funds, how to best transfer home ownership, and the income cut-off for the child tax credit.
(Aug 16, 2003)
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