I-Bonds Are the Best Deal in Fixed-Income Right Now
If your portfolio calls for bond exposure and you can work with the Treasury Department’s restrictions, I-Bonds are a great option right now.
Category: Bond Investing
Investing for Short-Term Goals in Today’s Stock/Bond Environment
The Fed’s low-rate policy has created a tough situation for short-term investing. Your best option may be to stand the traditional approach on its head.
SMI on the Radio: A Nervous Market (audio & transcript)
Bearish sentiment rose sharply last month — and even though that sentiment has now softened somewhat, many investors remain uneasy. They're concerned about the economic and market impact of Fed policy, rising inflation,
The Risks of Using Dividend Stocks as an Alternative to Bonds
Dividend-paying stock funds can be a helpful tool in creating a portfolio that generates current income. But don’t overlook their inherent risks.
Bond Investing 201
Short- and long-term interest rates are driven by different forces. That's a crucial matter when it comes to bond investing.
I-Bonds: A Great Option for Emergency Fund Money
While we’ve linked to articles about I-Bonds in the last two Friday roundups, they’re getting enough publicity and we’re receiving enough questions about them that a separate article seems warranted.
Because savers have
Balancing Inflation Fears With Market Realities
Today’s expanding fiscal stimulus threatens to speed up the rate at which our dollars lose value. That poses a significant risk for investors. Here’s how SMI can help you stay ahead of
The Crucial Difference Between “Yield” and “Total Return”
Depending on the market environment, the "total return" of an investment can work for you or against you.
SMI on the Radio: Why Interest Rates Are on the Increase (audio and transcript)
In the bond market, interest rates have been heading up — and rapidly. How might that affect your fixed-income investments and overall portfolio?
SMI's executive editor Mark Biller offered insights earlier this week
Higher Interest Rates Begin to Threaten the Status Quo
Rising interest rates affect virtually all corners of the investing landscape, which is why they are becoming such a focal point.