Vanguard: Vanguard Perspectives®

Strong stock market returns may have skewed your asset allocation, making it more difficult to rebalance your portfolio back into bonds. Vanguard CIO Tim Buckley and CEO Bill McNabb encourage investors to take emotion out of the equation and stick to a long-term investing plan.

"Think globally, act locally" may be a mantra for many muni bond investors. Despite alarming headlines about some U.S. municipalities, Vanguard CIO Tim Buckley says you should look at quality and yield before heading for the exits.

Vanguard economists Joe Davis and Roger Aliaga-Díaz assess current economic trends and discuss opportunities and challenges likely to face investors in 2014 and beyond.

Though many investors often want to move heavily into one asset class, there's no way to know that'll be the right move down the road. Vanguard CIO Tim Buckley and CEO Bill McNabb say that bonds are an effective "shock absorber" when stocks go awry.

When will QE finally sail into the sunset? No one knows for sure, but Vanguard CIO Tim Buckley and CEO Bill McNabb caution investors to be prepared for surprises.

Though some things have changed about Vanguard over the years, our investment philosophy hasn't. Chairman and CEO Bill McNabb explains how we've adapted to ever-shifting market conditions, and how Vanguard's "people culture" reinforces our client-owner structure.

Stock prices are in many cases higher than their valuation measures would indicate. Vanguard chief economist Joe Davis says some economic fundamentals are strong but double-digit returns can't last indefinitely.

The U.S. Federal Reserve announced plans to begin scaling back its aggressive efforts to support the economy through asset purchases. Vanguard chief economist Joe Davis explains why an end to "QE" could be good news for the economy, even if it causes some short-term market volatility.

The stock market recently hit record highs, which sometimes encourages investors to get off the sidelines and into the market game. Vanguard chief economist Joe Davis explains the importance of sticking with your target allocation, come rain or come shine.

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Vanguard chief economist Joe Davis discusses expected returns and explains why rebalancing to your target allocation could help cushion your portfolio against downside risk.

From tax rates to capital gains to health care, 2013 brought many changes to the federal tax codes. Vanguard senior wealth planner Kevin Wick details the new laws and what they could mean for investors.

IRAs, gifting, college savings are all key components of your wealth plan. Vanguard senior wealth planner Kevin Wick explains why taking a holistic view of your assets gives you the flexibility to plan for an orderly wealth transition.

You may think your portfolio has the proper mix of stocks, bonds, and cash, but market movement may have upended your target allocation. Vanguard financial planner Mary Ryan explains why rebalancing your portfolio should be on your investment schedule.

What the government gives, it eventually gets. In this case, it's taxes on a required minimum distribution (RMD) from a qualified tax-deferred account. Vanguard experts explain some available options when it's time to take your RMD.

Find out the important information to read in your mutual fund's report (issued every six months).