Debt/Bond Markets
- Feb- 2021 -25 FebruaryBanking
This investment mix beats the S&P 500 — by a mile
This article is the core of my best advice for long-term investors. If you want the very best equity portfolio,…
Read More » - 24 FebruaryPersonal Finance
Opinion: Higher interest rates could mean more cash for seniors
Here’s a common complaint I hear from seniors all the time: Interest rates are so low that it’s impossible to…
Read More » - 12 FebruaryPersonal Finance
The place of junk bonds in a retirement portfolio
You should think twice before investing in high-yield (a.k.a “junk”) bonds. It’s understandable why you might be tempted to invest…
Read More » - 8 FebruaryPersonal Finance
Opinion: Low interest rates make it harder to save for retirement
The pandemic and ensuing recession have exacerbated the challenge of saving for retirement. Real interest rates, as measured by the…
Read More » - Jan- 2021 -29 JanuaryBanking
Is the 60:40 portfolio really dead?
Are you sick and tired of hearing that the 60% stock and 40% bond portfolio is dead? That would be…
Read More » - 27 JanuaryPersonal Finance
Opinion: How to invest in a market bubble
Despite widespread economic damage from a pandemic that hasn’t yet been controlled and strict limits on international trade and travel,…
Read More » - Dec- 2020 -1 DecemberPersonal Finance
Why the 2020s could favor market-timers over buy-and-hold U.S. stock investors
To get an idea of what the next decade has in store for the U.S. stock market, think back a…
Read More » - Nov- 2020 -30 NovemberBanking
How tapping home equity can pay the taxes on a Roth IRA conversion
The benefits of incorporating a Roth IRA into your retirement strategy are often praised by financial advisers, citing the ability…
Read More » - 24 NovemberBanking
Why these 5 U.S. cities will bounce back from COVID-19 faster and stronger
The “death of the city” theme has been around for the better part of a century, and yet many cities…
Read More » - 9 NovemberPersonal Finance
Reports of the 60/40 stock-bond portfolio’s death are greatly exaggerated
Many investors are forgetting that there’s more to investing in bonds than yield and income. If that were the only…
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