Author: James Brumley, The Motley Fool

This trio of names have more near-term upside than most other tickers.

It might be a bit uncomfortable to buy anything in this alarming market environment, however, if you look hard enough there are long-term values out there.

Income-minded investors would be wise to consider stepping into a stake in this 3.3% yielding name.

Once your nest egg reaches a certain size, defense and certainty means a whole lot more.

Don’t make it complicated when it doesn’t need to be, and especially if complexity risks undermining your net returns.