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Protect Your Retirement Income from Inflation
Making Your Money Last With a new President promising tariffs on imported goods from China, Mexico and Canada, inflation may rise in 2025, but that doesn’t have to jeopardize your long-term security.
By Sandra Block Last updated
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The Cheapest Places To Retire in the US
retirement When you're trying to balance a fixed income with an enjoyable retirement, cost of living is a crucial factor to consider.
By Stacy Rapacon Last updated
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What Is Preferred Stock?
investing Thinking of adding preferred stock to your portfolio? Read on for a breakdown of the pros and cons to buying preferred shares.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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Winners and Losers of Fed Rate Cuts
Navigating interest-rate changes can seem daunting, but these areas of the fixed-income market could perform better (or worse) than others.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published
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10 Things You Should Know About Bonds
Investing for Income Bonds can be more complex than stocks, but it's not hard to become a knowledgeable fixed-income investor.
By Anne Kates Smith Last updated
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Five Considerations About Municipal Bonds if Tax Cuts Sunset
Tax rates are set to revert to 2017 levels after 2025, so now is the time to revisit your muni strategy and plan for optimized portfolio adjustments.
By Daniel J. Close, CFA® Published
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Five Ways to Lower Your Risk in Retirement
If you're losing sleep at night worrying about your investments, you might want to consider the benefits of protecting at least some of your principal.
By Mike Decker, NSSA® Published
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What to Do About Bonds Now: A Fresh Look at Fixed Income
With interest rate cuts on the horizon, now is the time for investors to shift to longer-term fixed-income securities to lock in higher yields.
By Adam Lampe Last updated
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Three Reasons to Consider High-Yield Bonds Now
With rate cuts possibly on the horizon, now is the time to take advantage of high-yield bonds to get returns similar to the S&P 500's long-term average.
By Paul Benson, CFA, CAIA Published