But not only do bonds sometimes outperform, the proper allocation can boost your overall returns. We all want a stock that will double overnight. But there's something to be said for steadily rising dividends. No investor wants to overpay for a stock, but value investing has its own set of rules. Here's a strategy for getting in at the right price.
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