January 27, 1997

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January 27, 1997

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THE BEST AND WORST MUTUAL FUNDS
MONEY/COVER

THE BEST AND WORST MUTUAL FUNDS

By ROSS LAVER17 min
Building wealth the smart way
COVER

Building wealth the smart way

Canada’s prophets of profit
COVER

Canada’s prophets of profit

By JENNIFER WELLS9 min
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THE BEST AND WORST MUTUAL FUNDS 3435
MONEY/COVER

THE BEST AND WORST MUTUAL FUNDS

After a banner year, what should investors do next? By ROSS LAVER17 min
Building wealth the smart way 4041
COVER

Building wealth the smart way

Three financial experts offer their prescriptions for successful investing
Canada’s prophets of profit 4647
COVER

Canada’s prophets of profit

Jerry White is standing at the podium, a microphone in one hammy hand, looking for all the world like a Catskills comedian past his prime. The navy-blue shirt. The tired eyes. The unfashionable wire-rimmed glasses. Pasty skin. But White is by no means on his uppers. By JENNIFER WELLS9 min
The voice of reform 4445
COVER

The voice of reform

In those first few seconds, it seemed like just another nuisance call—perhaps some smooth talker looking for free financial advice, or an angry mutual fund executive eager to blow off some steam. “My first thought was, ‘How will I ever get off the phone?’” By JOHN SCHOFIELD8 min
The Mail 45
The Mail

The Mail

'Our beloved Arrow'
Pulling the plug 1213
Canada

Pulling the plug

Ottawa orders an end to the Somalia inquiry By LUKE FISHER, JOHN DeMONT6 min
'Mega-Week' in Tory Ontario 1617
CANADA

'Mega-Week' in Tory Ontario

The government hits hard and fast By JOE CHIDLEY6 min
Back on the path 2425
World

Back on the path

Israel and the Palestinians finally agree on Hebron By ERIC SILVER6 min
Investing in the dark 5051
COVER

Investing in the dark

Even many mutual-fund sales representatives lack a detailed understanding of the products they sell By JONATHAN HARRIS5 min
Opening Notes 1011
Opening Notes

Opening Notes

The latest trend in antique artifacts By BARBARA WICKENS5 min
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