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BondsForbesInterest ratesInvesting

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 since the 80s, bond yields have come under pressure, even falling below zero in some markets. Led by Japan and Europe, about 27% of the…
Kristin McKennaFebruary 22, 2021
Asset ManagementInfographicsInvesting

How to Apply an Asset Allocation to Multiple Investment Accounts

Whether you're managing your own investments or working with a financial advisor, setting the right asset allocation is key. But what's the best way to apply an asset allocation to multiple investment accounts? Managing your accounts at the portfolio level vs each account individually is advantageous in many situations. A…
Kristin McKennaFebruary 15, 2021
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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 with income, diversification from stocks, and stability compared to riskier asset classes. There's a lot to know about bonds, but here are the bond basics…
Kristin McKennaFebruary 8, 2021
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Are You Saving Too Much For Your Kids’ College?

With the average cost of college nearing $33,000 per year, few parents have concerns about saving too much for their kids' college. But that doesn't mean they shouldn't be. Whether you're over-funding a 529 plan and risk incurring taxes and penalties or prioritizing college savings over your own financial security,…
Kristin McKennaFebruary 1, 2021
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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 in an asset allocation. When you own a stock, you're buying a piece of equity ownership in the company. With bonds, you're buying the issuer's…
Kristin McKennaJanuary 25, 2021
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Manage Your Money Better By Focusing on What You Can Control

Focusing on what you can control is one of the best ways to manage your money. Investors often fail to recognize the aspects of their financial situation that are within their control. For example, if asked why you don't have more extra cash leftover each year, what would you say?…
Kristin McKennaJanuary 18, 2021
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How Do Interest Rates Affect Bonds? Relationship Between Rates, Bond Prices and Yields

One of the most important things to know about bonds is how changes in interest rates affect bond prices, and therefore yields (unless held to maturity). The relationship between interest rates, bond prices, and bond yields is based on a few simple investing principles. Bond prices move inversely to interest…
Kristin McKennaJanuary 11, 2021
Financial PlanningUpdated for 2021

5 Financial Tasks to Prioritize in the New Year

There's no better time than the present to get your finances ready for a new year. Unfortunately, for many busy professionals, there just isn't enough time in the day to tackle seemingly non-urgent matters. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, I've seen how unintentional oversights and a lack of planning…
Kristin McKennaJanuary 4, 2021
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If You Inherited A 401(k) From A Parent, Here’s When You Need To Take The Money—And When You Should

As part of the Secure Act, most adults who inherit a 401(k) from a parent must take the money in 10 years. Depending on your financial position and life stage, this could complicate your tax situation. After inheriting a 401(k) from a parent, consider ways to balance the benefits of…
Kristin McKennaDecember 15, 2020
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How Couples Can Save For Retirement When One Spouse Stays Home

How should married couples save for retirement with only one income? Saving for two when one spouse is the primary breadwinner or a stay-at-home parent can be challenging depending on your income. Fortunately, with proper planning, an eye on expenses, and enough time, couples can still save for retirement when…
Kristin McKennaDecember 11, 2020
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