American households lost about $6.8 trillion in wealth over the first three quarters of 2022 as the stock market SPX, -0.73% DJIA, -0.90% COMP, -0.70% shed more than Read more
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Here’s why you should be worried about state and local pensions
America, about 26 million people across America are relying on state and local pension plans to take care of them in their retirement years. That figure includes 15 million retired Read more
Municipal bond yields are attractive now — here’s how to figure out if they are right for you
This has been an unusual year for financial markets, with stocks and bonds falling in tandem. For bonds, the declines mean yields have become viable again for income investors who Read more
The silver lining of this year’s stock and bond bear markets
Sometimes less can be more. Just take what has happened to annuity rates during this year’s stock and bond bear markets. Though the dollar value of your stock and bondholdings Read more
Opinion: Stressing about the market only makes things worse
Watching the gyrations in the market this past month makes anyone dizzy. And nervous. After years of long-term rising stock-market values SPX, +0.71% GDOW, +0.64%, we are faced with rising Read more
Opinion: Your financial life may be too messy for a 60/40 portfolio
If you’re trying to figure out how to make sure you’ve always got the best mix of investments, there are general rules, questionnaires about risk and all sorts of academic Read more
Dividend yields on preferred stocks have soared. This is how to pick the best ones for your portfolio.
This year nearly every type of security has declined — bad news if you look at your portfolio’s value each day and have difficulty sleeping at night. On the other Read more
CD rates are higher, but should you put your cash in them? Consider your goals.
This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet. The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it Read more
Inflation surge cools in July. Should you still play defense with your portfolio?
The latest surge in stocks helped lift the Nasdaq Composite COMP, +2.09% out of bear-market territory on Wednesday and the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, +1.27% to exit correction territory. Read more
Here’s a quick financial checklist to help you decide your course for the rest of the year
This article is reprinted by permission from . With the first half of the year behind us, now is a good time for a quick, midyear financial check-in. Knowing that you Read more