But with President Donald Trump's trade fights posing a risk to the U.S. economy, the Fed may soon be ready to slow its hikes. Many analysts expect the economy to weaken next year, in part from the effects of…
The Federal Reserve just raised interest rates again. How might your investments be affected?
If you’re a saver, low interest rates have brought about the financial equivalent of a long drought.
In a world of slowing dividend growth and potentially rising interest rates, your dividend investing strategy may need some tweaks.
The Federal Reserve says nearly 20% of Americans almost ready for retirement have no retirement savings. None. Gulp.
Large numbers of federal employees are opting not to apply for top federal positions, despite the higher salaries they would earn.
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History strongly suggests that interest rates will move upward a lot over the next two or three decades. The timing is not knowable. Highly leveraged investment
Should stock investors worry about changes in interest rates?<br>Research shows that, like stock prices, changes in interest rates and bond prices are largely unpredictable.1 It follows that an investment strategy based upon attempting to exploit these sorts of changes isn’t likely to be a fruitful endeavor. Despite the unpredictable nature of interest rate changes, investors may still be curious about what might happen to stocks if interest rates go up.
The shift from actively managed funds to passive strategies has amplified some risks to the financial system, while reducing others, according to Federal Reserve researchers.
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Many conservative investors invest with a “Bond Ladder.” This means; for example, a portfolio of five bonds where one matures each year for
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With an understanding that Fed policy has been a substantial driver of asset markets, there is value in considering the rate environment and stance of our policymakers going forward.
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The world is complicating the Federal Reserve’s plan to increase interest rates. It’s also complicating matters for investors.
Kiplinger investing editor Manny Schiffres offers advice on getting your portfolio ready for rising interest rates.
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