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Why I Like Ginnie Mae Funds Now
Investing for Income A portfolio of mortgages should retain their value better than ordinary bonds if interest rates rise.
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How to Play a Steeper Yield Curve
Investing for Income The first of the year was a downer for corporate bonds and real estate and utility shares. It was strong for floating-rate loan funds.
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The Janet Yellen Era: Chapter Two
economy Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen, if installed as Secretary of the Treasury as expected, should help to calm Main Street and Wall Street alike.
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Bonds Will Deliver in 2021
Investing for Income Don’t rush to withdraw any 2020 profits from the market. 2021 is looking good.
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Squeezing Returns from Bank Shares
Investing for Income Common sense suggests that the market’s punishment of bank stocks is overdone.
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Some Inflation Is Better Than None
Economic Forecasts A bit of inflation should be a plus for investors seeking higher income.
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Bonds Are Safer Than They Look
Investing for Income Yes, there’s plenty of bad news: credit downgrades, bond defaults and dividend cuts. The solution is to find workarounds.
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Pockets of Opportunity Still Lurk in Bonds
investing A rash of corporate debt downgrades lies ahead, but actual defaults will remain low. So, is the worst over?
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Treasuries: America’s Best Product?
investing Whatever you think about politics or politicians, in tough times investors will do well to bet on the government.
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