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
Tag: Personal Investments in Bonds
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