The AAII Journal
December 2009 Issue
Editor's Note »
Editor's Note
After 26 years with AAII-and 286 issues of the AAII Journal-this will be my last. As of the end of December, I will be retiring. This is a planned retirement, although I admit I had some serious doubts during last year's market debacle.
Features »
The Individual Investor's Guide to Personal Tax Planning for Tax Year 2009
Our annual tax and financial planning guide is designed to help you assess your current tax situation and plan for any changes that may improve your tax liability both this year and next.
The Best of the AAII Journal »
On-Line Tax Information and Tax Filing Sites
The Web provides many resources for getting free tax information, plus there are a number of Web sites that offer free on-line tax preparation services.
Offbeat Offerings »
Donor-Advised Charitable Mutual Funds
An investor reference for products that are not your typical offering. This issue's focus is on charitable gift-giving programs offered through mutual funds.
The Best of the AAII Journal »
Low P/E Stocks With Positive Earnings Surprises
A starting point for investors. This issue's focus is on stocks that have had a significant positive quarterly earnings surprise since September, and that sport a below-average forward price-earnings ratio.
Stock Screens »
Hagstrom's Buffett Approach to Analyzing a Stock as a Business
Whether you are looking to buy a company, or just purchase shares for your portfolio, a fundamental approach begins with an understanding of the value of a business--the Warren Buffett approach. In his book, "The Essential Buffett," Robert Hagstrom argues that it is possible to duplicate Buffett's approach. A look at screening for stocks using Hagstrom's Buffett approach.
AAII Tax Guide »
The Individual Investor's Guide to Personal Tax Planning for Tax Year 2009
Our annual tax and financial planning guide is designed to help you assess your current tax situation and plan for any changes that may improve your tax liability both this year and next.
- Briefly Noted
Current news items of interest to individual investors. - Letters to the Editor
Member questions and comments on recent AAII Journal articles. - AAII Journal 2009 Index of Articles
Our annual index of all articles that have appeared in the AAII Journal during 2009.
The Individual Investor's Guide to Personal Tax Planning for Tax Year 2009
Our annual tax and financial planning guide is designed to help you assess your current tax situation and plan for any changes that may improve your tax liability both this year and next.
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