http://personal.vanguard.com/us/content/Home/Digital/RSSLandingContent.jsp This feed offers nearly every article published on the Personal Investors area of Vanguard.com, including mutual fund updates, guidance on investing and personal finance, commentary from Vanguard leaders, and our weekly economic news roundup. You’ll find a wealth of valuable, timely information on topics such as retirement, college saving, financial planning, and the forces that drive the markets and the economy at large. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:32:35 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/economic-week-review-02032012?SYND=RSS&Channel=AN The first major employment report for the year suggested that businesses may be willing to hire at greater levels than expected. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:32:05 EST https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/tips-022012?SYND=RSS&Channel=AN 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=AN 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-reports-01312012?SYND=RSS&Channel=AN In recently published Vanguard mutual fund reports, portfolio managers discuss the unexpected, including the results for low-yielding Treasury bonds, the economic expansion that wasn't, and the widespread default that didn't happen. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:59:04 EST https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/economic-week-review-01272012?SYND=RSS&Channel=AN The Fed signaled that it expects growth to remain modest enough to allow short-term interest rates to remain near rock bottom for even longer than it had projected in recent months. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:22:02 EST https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/fund-performance-012012?SYND=RSS&Channel=AN 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=AN 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/hocknell-global-qa-012012?SYND=RSS&Channel=AN When it comes to investing in 2012, veteran portfolio manager Edward Hocknell sees the glass at least half full: "The problems the world faces have been exaggerated and aren't insurmountable." Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:11:52 EST https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/economic-week-review-01202012?SYND=RSS&Channel=AN The economy continues its modest forward pace, without stoking higher inflation. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:34:11 EST https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/treasuries-2011-012012?SYND=RSS&Channel=AN U.S. Treasury prices were strong in 2011. But what's in store for 2012? Two Vanguard leaders discuss where we've been and where we might be headed, given recent signs of an improving U.S. economy. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:06:57 EST https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/tax-forms-available-01232012?SYND=RSS&Channel=AN 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=AN 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/fund-announcement-01192012?SYND=RSS&Channel=AN A new addition has been added to our Target Retirement Fund series. The Target Retirement 2060 Fund is now available for investment. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:46:21 EST https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/article/sauter-stay-course-01192012?SYND=RSS&Channel=AN 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-savvy-generosity-112011?SYND=RSS&Channel=AN 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