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Diversification Revisited, Steven D. Dolvin

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Asset allocation is widely considered to carry the most weight in determining a portfolio's overall return, but we often avoid/ignore many categories that could be helpful. See article here for a discussion of why diversification matters, Fidelity.

On the contrary, though, some analysts believe too much diversification is not a good thing. See article here (WSJ) to help answer the question, "How Much Diversification Is Too Much?"

Going Global, Steven D. Dolvin

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For diversification reasons, most investors should consider investing internationally. However, many investors have limited knowledge about how to do so or about how to determine how much exposure to have internationally. Click here for a recent WSJ article that provides some guidance on these issues.