Is it time to let your tax pro go? This week, we'll help you decide.
We'll also take a look at whether you should convert your traditional
IRA to a Roth. Also, Multex Investor director of investment research
Marc Gerstein discusses momentum investing, and CFA William Valentine
tells investors of which recent scandals and near-disasters to pay
heed and which to ignore. Plus: featured reports on an office property
REIT that is doing well despite the economy, and a five-star value
fund. Don't miss Multex Investor's Select Mutual Fund report for 2002.

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- Investment ideas
- Personal finance
- Fund watch
- Online advice and chats
- Free and sponsored reports



Investment ideas
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1. INVESTING STRATEGIES
Relative momentum
The "greater fool" theory sounds funny, but it isn't a
laughing matter.

By Marc Gerstein, director of investment research

It's tempting to assume that everyone who strays from
broad principles of stock valuation will eventually
come to regret it. Resist that temptation. Different
investment methods can succeed, assuming they are well
executed.
Click here to read more.
http://www.multexinvestor.com/article.asp?docid=6578&nd=0202


2. INVESTMENTOR
Crisis du jour
How to assess the mini-scandals and near-
disasters afflicting the market

By William Valentine, CFA

The real bummer of the Information Age is that you
can't get away from Information Spewage. Since nature-
-and the news media--abhor a vacuum, we're always on
the edge of our seat, whether it's warranted or not.
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1. Personal finance
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Taxes on MultexPF
Is it time to let your tax pro go?

It is human nature to prefer the status quo, but when
it comes to your income taxes, there are definite
reasons it may be time to change the professional who
prepares your return.  Here are some issues to
consider before you sign up this year.
http://www.multexinvestor.com/Topic.asp?target=/personalfinance/taxes/item&ForumID=23&DocID=5877&nd=0202


2. Insurance on MultexPF
Protect your income

If you're like most people, when you think about
insurance, you think about insuring your life. But
what could possibly be more important than insuring
your income? Explore the topic of long-term disability
insurance before it's too late.
http://www.multexinvestor.com/Topic.asp?target=/personalfinance/insurance/item&ForumID=25&DocID=6279&nd=0202


3. Mortgage on MultexPF
Seller financing or no-doc?

You're house hunting and you've ruled out the hassle
of applying for a conventional loan. Should you go
with seller financing or a "no-documentation" loan? We
explain the pros and cons of both options.
http://www.multexinvestor.com/Topic.asp?target=/personalfinance/mortgages/item&ForumID=22&DocID=6628&nd=0202


4. Investment Planning on MultexPF
Convert to a Roth IRA?

Roth IRAs have been called "Congress's gift to the
American public," and they are wonderful retirement
savings tools. Does this mean you should convert all
of your retirement savings to a Roth? Maybe. Maybe
not. Here's what you should know.
http://www.multexinvestor.com/Topic.asp?target=/personalfinance/investing/item&ForumID=20&DocID=6627&nd=0202




Fund watch
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MUTUAL FUNDS
Multex Investor's Select Mutual Funds for 2002
Finding a great fund can be like hunting for a needle
in a haystack. We've simplified your search. If you
are seeking funds that have consistently outperformed
their peers in each of 12 categories, then this is the
place to look.
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Online advice and chats
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1. ASK THE ANALYST
PowerOptionsPlus.com's Victor Schiller explains how to
get great investment ideas from the pros.
Citing some of the sources and lists that he utilizes,
Schiller discusses his "stock-picking made simple"
strategy. How can retail investors find great, option-
able stocks without a lot of headaches? Ask him your
questions until Mon., February 4.
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2. ASK THE EXPERT
Ronald E. Newton with Insurance.com talks about how
much auto insurance you really need.

In reality, there is often a large gap between the
insurance you're required to carry and what you should
carry.  Ask Ronald E. Newton of Insurance.com your
questions.  He will take investor questions until
Thurs., Feb. 7.
http://www.multexinvestor.com/AskTheExpertForm.asp?&nd=0202


Free and sponsored reports
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1. DAILY FREE SPONSOR REPORT
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3. FREE RESEARCH REPORT
Morningstar gives Dodge & Cox Stock Fund
(DODGX) a five-star rating
Investors seeking a hard-core value fund that
consistently outperforms its peers should check out
Dodge & Cox Stock Fund (DODGX).

This fund hasn't deviated a bit from its hard-core
value stance, and the patience exhibited by its
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Check out Multex Investor's Select Mutual Funds for
2002. We've highlighted the best of the best.
http://www.multexinvestor.com/jp.asp?id=nl_MIN020202_A4


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