Friday's Personal Finance Stories
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Don't miss these top stories: Even though the wealthy have more zeros in their accounts and can afford access to the top financial advice, that doesn't mean we can't take advantage of some of the capital preservation, hedging and portfolio-diversification strategies that they use. In this week's Weekend Investor, Jonathan Burton teaches us how the 99% can invest like the 1%. One tip: Blend a small amount of exotic holdings with the traditional mix of stocks, bonds and cash — a move that will lower a portfolio's volatility, he writes. Read more in Friday's Personal Finance Daily, plus learn why Starbucks's new instant machine doesn't make a cheaper latte and read a Paul Farrell column on why the stock market is going to lose regardless of who wins the presidential race.—Amy Hoak , Personal Finance writerHow the 99% can invest like the 1%
The rich are different from the rest of us, except when it comes to the types of investments they make. Sure, the wealthy have more zeros in their accounts and access to top financial advice, but the sophisticated strategies once available only to the country-club set are now available to the country at large, writes Jonathan Burton.
How the 99% can invest like the 1%. Starbucks instant latte no bargain brew
A latte brewed with Starbucks's new instant machine costs six times as much as one made with a traditional espresso maker.
Starbucks instant latte no bargain brew. Navigating fall auto sales
This time of year, there are deals to be had if you do a little homework before heading off to the showroom. Experts detail how the market for buying or leasing new cars has changed.
Navigating fall auto sales. The best way to start in investment real estate
Novice real-estate investors should invest close to home. That way, you can keep a close watch on your property and your tenants, Lew Sichelman writes.
The best way to start in investment real estate. ECONOMY AND POLITICS
Obama or Romney, stock market loses 20% by 2016
No matter who wins the presidency, neither Obama nor Romney can fix America. Get ready folks, it's really bad out there. It'll be getting worse.
Obama or Romney, stock market loses 20% by 2016. Fed member explains his vote for QE3
The labor market will benefit from the Fed's QE3 medicine, said Dennis Lockhart, a voting FOMC member on Friday.
Fed member explains his vote for QE3. Behind hot housing lies a few worrying signs
The week's housing data showed the strength in that sector. But there are a few worrying signs that the recovery could slow. See the charts.
Behind hot housing lies a few worrying signs. Big bank derivatives trading drops: report
The amount of derivatives held by insured U.S. banks and savings institutions fell for the fourth consecutive quarter, according to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency in its second quarter report.
Big bank derivatives trading drops: report. Reckless Romney's strategy isn't working
The Republican candidate wants to talk tough but comes across as sounding reckless, writes media columnist Jon Friedman
Reckless Romney's strategy isn't working. INVESTING
Commodity markets look for hero in China
Stimulus plans announced by China this month swoop in to provide a sizable lift to copper and iron-ore prices, but they won't be the hero the demand-hungry commodities market is looking for.
Commodity markets look for hero in China. Spain premier's bailout fears explained in a photo
Perplexed as to why it is taking Spain so long to request a bailout? An old photo explains why.
Spain premier's bailout fears explained in a photo. We fear China beating us at our own game
We used to fear China's communism, writes Al Lewis. Now we fear their capitalism.
We fear China beating us at our own game. On the cusp of a new bull market
As some major market indexes have moved closer to their all-time highs, several market gurus are starting to think the unthinkable: We may be entering a new secular bull market
On the cusp of a new bull market. A billion ways to spot a tech bubble
Retail investors who want to avoid buying at the top of the market, like those who bought into IPOs of Facebook, Zynga and Groupon, need to know the signs a new tech sector is overinvested, writes John Shinal.
A billion ways to spot a tech bubble. Stocks' future return: Just 5.6% annualized
Where do you think the stock market will be in a decade's time? Mark Hulbert reports that a model with an enviable record at predicting 10-year returns is forecasting that the market will grow at barely half its long-term average.
Stocks' future return: Just 5.6% annualized. 
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