http://personal.vanguard.com/us/content/Home/Digital/RSSLandingContent.jsp This feed includes helpful “plain talk” guidance from Vanguard on how to invest wisely and manage your money more effectively. We cover a wide range of topics that affect your portfolio, such as saving for retirement or college, personal financial planning, taxes, brokerage investing, and much more. Tue, 15 May 2012 11:35:13 EDT The Vanguard Group 60 http://personal.vanguard.com/us/CorporatePortal http://personal.vanguard.com/web/images/VanSig_RSS.gif https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/eft-primer-04302012?SYND=RSS&Channel=IPF Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have become increasingly popular. For many people, though, they remain something of a mystery. With that in mind, here's an explanation aimed at demystifying ETFs. Mon, 14 May 2012 08:18:15 EDT https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/brennan-interview-052012?SYND=RSS&Channel=IPF Over the past several years, Vanguard Chairman Emeritus Jack Brennan has served as a passionate advocate for investors on a range of investment issues. He recently spoke to us about financial reforms and lessons learned over his three decades at this company. Tue, 01 May 2012 12:05:01 EDT https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/outlook-for-stocks-05022012?SYND=RSS&Channel=IPF After a disappointing decade and a volatile 2011, can stock investors look for better days ahead? We spoke with Gus Sauter, Vanguard's chief investment officer, and Joe Davis, our chief economist, for their thoughts on the outlook for 2012 and beyond. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:42:23 EDT https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/social-security-04232012?SYND=RSS&Channel=IPF Taking Social Security early can be an enticing prospect. But waiting until full retirement age could mean more money in your pocket over the long run. If you start collecting sooner, you could receive less each month than if you wait just a few years. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:03:55 EDT https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/financial-gifts-grandkids-042012?SYND=RSS&Channel=IPF Having a grandchild can be one of life's great joys. If you want to give your grandkids something more rewarding than clothes or toys, here are great options to consider, starting with a 529 college savings account. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:59:37 EDT https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/trading-risk-04182012?SYND=RSS&Channel=IPF If you overhauled your portfolio in response to recent market volatility, hoping to avoid risk, you may have made a serious strategic mistake—and you may have actually ended up taking on more risk exposure. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:04:26 EDT https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/working-longer-04172012?SYND=RSS&Channel=IPF Working beyond our 60s is likely not a dream scenario for many of us. But academic research shows that working longer can have a number of major benefits, both financial and mental. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:37:48 EDT https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/manage-investments-mobile-032012?SYND=RSS&Channel=IPF New features have been added to our mobile services that allow you to stay on top of your investments, no matter where you are. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:46:39 EDT https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/buckley-interview-04042012?SYND=RSS&Channel=IPF Investors have been on a wild ride for the last several years, accompanied by historic levels of volatility. Vanguard managing director Tim Buckley offers his assessment of recent market developments and his outlook for the road ahead. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:25:06 EDT https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/annuity-retirement-tool-032012?SYND=RSS&Channel=IPF Learn how the "guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit" feature works for some annuity holders and if it's an option for you. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:24:08 EDT https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/march-dividends-032012?SYND=RSS&Channel=IPF Many Vanguard® mutual funds and ETFs distributed quarterly income dividends or supplemental distributions in March 2012. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 06:17:19 EDT https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/predicting-success_032012?SYND=RSS&Channel=IPF The habits we form in childhood often stick with us throughout our lives. A Stanford University study suggests that kids who resist sugary treats grow up to be healthier, happier, and even wealthier than kids who don't. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:23:20 EDT https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/2012-roth-ira-032012?SYND=RSS&Channel=IPF If you converted your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA in 2010 and deferred paying taxes on the income, here are some things to keep in mind as you prepare your 2011 tax return. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:06:51 EDT https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/turbo-tax-increase-03152012?SYND=RSS&Channel=IPF Intuit will soon raise the prices of its popular TurboTax® tax-preparation products. That means you'll need to hurry if you want to receive our lowest discounted price. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 06:23:42 EDT https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/key-tax-dates-03132012?SYND=RSS&Channel=IPF You can't put off doing your 2011 taxes forever. Here are some helpful deadlines to keep in mind as the April 17 deadline draws near. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:54:06 EDT