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. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:32:14 EST 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/tips-022012?SYND=RSS&Channel=IPF Concerned about inflation? Knowing how TIPS (Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities) work may help you decide if they're a good fit for your portfolio. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:57:16 EST https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/client-ownership-022012?SYND=RSS&Channel=IPF A pattern of lowering costs, established when we opened our doors in 1975, continues to this day. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:06:18 EST https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/fund-performance-012012?SYND=RSS&Channel=IPF Against the continued backdrop of economic uncertainty and market volatility, Vanguard funds have performed impressively against their competitors. Over the past 5- and 10-year periods, more than 80% of our funds have outperformed the average return of their peers. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:03:18 EST https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/mcnabb-thanks-clients-01242012?SYND=RSS&Channel=IPF As client-owners, you take investing seriously. And in spite of tough times, you've remained committed to Vanguard. So Bill McNabb says "thanks" for your trust in us and for your dedication to long-term investing. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:58:49 EST https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/tax-forms-available-01232012?SYND=RSS&Channel=IPF A number of informational 2011 tax forms for your Vanguard investments are now available on vanguard.com. We'll also mail the forms to clients who still receive paper copies. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:29:16 EST https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/european-debt-01192012?SYND=RSS&Channel=IPF On January 13, nine European countries joined the United States on S&P's list of weakened sovereign debtors. France and the Eurozone rescue fund each lost their AAA credit ratings in the process. Jonathan Lemco of Vanguard's Taxable Credit Research Group offered insights into these developments. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:52:15 EST https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/sauter-stay-course-01192012?SYND=RSS&Channel=IPF Vanguard's chief investment officer, Gus Sauter, responds to an investor's questions about the virtue of investing in stocks after a disappointing decade for the equity market. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:43:12 EST https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/tax-dickson-qa-012012?SYND=RSS&Channel=IPF With tax season upon us, now's a good time to focus on your taxes. Joel Dickson of Vanguard's Investment Strategy Group talks about tax efficiency, capital gains, and making the most of after-tax returns. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:34:55 EST https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/money-magazine-best-funds-01112012?SYND=RSS&Channel=IPF Money magazine has named 24 individual Vanguard mutual funds and ETFs—as well as our Target Retirement Fund series—to its 2012 "Money 70" list of recommended funds. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:52:41 EST https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/yearend-2011-distributions-01032012?SYND=RSS&Channel=IPF Finalized 2011 year-end dividend and capital gains distributions for Vanguard mutual funds and ETFs have been declared. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:48:13 EST https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/cost-basis-changes-01032012?SYND=RSS&Channel=IPF Major changes to the way you report capital gains and losses are now in effect. Vanguard will send cost basis information to the IRS for mutual funds and most ETFs acquired on or after January 1, 2012, and then sold after that date. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:09:49 EST https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/fund-announcement-01032012?SYND=RSS&Channel=IPF To help more of your investing dollars go into the investments you choose, we've eliminated or reduced the commission costs for buying and selling bonds, certificates of deposit, and options through Vanguard Brokerage Services. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:25:11 EST https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/unemployment-markets-01032012?SYND=RSS&Channel=IPF With unemployment in the U.S. persistently high, you may find yourself wondering how the weak job market affects your portfolio. Two Vanguard fund managers say the jobless rate can affect stock and bond performance in unexpected ways. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:13:43 EST https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/end-2011-right-note-122011?SYND=RSS&Channel=IPF With the year winding down, it's a great time to give your portfolio a quick checkup, get a head start on your 2011 tax returns, and make sure you're in good shape when the new year begins. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 07:02:02 EST https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/tax-savvy-generosity-112011?SYND=RSS&Channel=IPF During tough economic times, it can be hard to be as generous as you'd like. But here are a few tax breaks you may want to take advantage of while helping people and causes that are dear to you. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:35:36 EST