What to Do With Cash When Interest Rates Rise
Good news is hard to find in the financial markets this year. But there is one silver lining: cash is worth something again. So if
Category: Bonds
9 Charts Every Investor Should See
Investing during periods of volatility can be difficult, especially when markets seem arbitrary. Gaining a historical perspective can help expectations for investors and reframe events
Should You Buy Treasuries?
With interest rates going up, Americans are rushing into U.S. Treasuries at a record pace. Wondering if you should buy Treasury notes or bills in
Does the Fed Funds Rate Affect Mortgage Rates and Interest on Cash Savings?
What does it mean for investors, homebuyers, and individuals with short-term cash deposits when the Federal Reserve raises interest rates? While rates don’t move in
Returns of Stocks and Bonds Before, During, and After Interest Rate Hikes (Charts)
The Federal Reserve is going to be raising interest rates (via the target Federal Funds rate). This is likely to happen next month. Rising interest
Why is the Bond Market Down?
As a lifelong Patriots fan, I subscribe to the do your job mantra. In a portfolio, every asset class has a job to do. For
Living Off Dividends: Another Retirement Myth?
The idea of living off dividends in retirement sounds nice, but it’s challenging. What investors don’t always realize is how much money they’ll need invested
What Are Negative-Yielding Bonds? What Happens When Yields Go Negative
In uncertain markets, investors often seek fixed income for the relative safety that bonds provide versus riskier assets like equities. But with interest rates declining
Bond Basics: How Bonds Work and the Benefits of Investing in Bonds
How do bonds work and why buy them in your investment accounts? There are several benefits of investing in bonds. Most notably, bonds provide investors
Stocks vs. Bonds: Differences in Risk and Return Make a Case for Both
Stocks and bonds differ in many aspects, including the risk and return investors can expect. Because of these differences, stocks and bonds accomplish different things