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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.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett
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Federal Debt: A Heavy Load
Economic Forecasts The debt continues to grow, but record-low interest rates could ease the long-term damage.
By David Payne
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Don’t Bank on the Safety of Bonds in a Pandemic
bonds Bond yields are too low to follow the old investing playbook. Here are some tips to restructure the bond side of your portfolio today.
By Randy Kurtz, CFP®, RIA
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Remove Financial Worries from Retirement with a Do-It-Yourself Pension
annuities An annuity can yield guaranteed lifetime income — a private pension that can help you sleep at night.
By Ken Nuss
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R.I.P. 60-40 Portfolio
Becoming an Investor The old standby allocation of 60% stocks and 40% government bonds might not work for buy-and-hold investors anymore.
By Anne Kates Smith
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5 Investing Tips to Get Your Wealth Plan on Track
investing A number of pitfalls have conspired to make this one of the most difficult investing environments in years. Take the reins with these investing tips.
By Patrick Dwyer
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Does a 40% Bond Allocation Make Sense in Today’s Portfolios?
retirement planning For many investors, the short answer is no. Here’s why, and what you might consider instead.
By Kurt Fillmore, Investment Adviser
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How to Build a Bond Portfolio
Becoming an Investor No single bond (or even bond fund) can do it all. We'll help you match your goals with appropriate fixed-income picks.
By Nellie S. Huang
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With Interest Rates Near Zero, Annuities Help Pick Up the Slack
annuities What do retirees do with their money when interest rates are next to nothing? Here’s how pulling annuities into the mix can help.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative
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