Ask These Five Questions Before Putting Your Money to Work

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Stocks? Bonds? Marilyn Monroe memorabilia?

Investors are always trying to figure out what to buy now. But today, more than ever, it's tough to tell. Treasury bonds have been on a roll for more than three years. Stocks suffered during most of that time, but they've recently rallied hard. The same goes for corporate and junk bonds.

Basically, everything's up. And not much looks like a screaming bargain. ...