Opinion
The Interest Rate Environment
In recent years, the U.S. economy has experienced an almost unprecedented period of low interest rates. In the immediate aftermath of the fi...
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Guide
Portfolio Balancing and Rebalancing
What does it mean to balance or rebalance your portfolio? It means you currently have a ratio of different types of assets (stocks, bonds, c...
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Guide
Bond Investing 101
A bond is basically a loan from you, the bondholder, to the issuer of the bonds. You receive money from this bond in one of two ways:
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Guide
Municipal Bonds
There’s no question that last year was a rough one for municipal bond investors. In 2013, the S&P Municipal Bond Index dropped 2.6%. Thi...
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Guide
7 Investment Mistakes to Avoid in the New Year
A New Year typically brings hope that if things were difficult last year, they may improve this year – and if things were good last year, th...
Guide
How Interest Rates Affect Bond Values
The inverse relationship between interest rates and bond prices may seem counter-intuitive, but it is a completely reasonable concept. It's ...
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Guide
Understanding Mutual Fund Investing
Investing in Mutual Funds: The Basics
It is quite easy to complicate matters involving mutual fund investments. However, if you are a begin...
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