Bond

In the post on Asset Allocation and in about 50 other posts, I advocate for having a fixed income position. Sounds good, right? But what does that mean and how do we go about it? And how much is too much? Good questions. Today we’ll talk about what exactly fixed income is, why we need […]

Bonds are typically considered a safe asset. Today we’ll talk about the risks and look at some actual examples to demonstrate how, as an investor, we could lose money investing in a bond. What is a Bond? Simply put, a bond is a loan to a corporation or government entity. The bond buyer (us) provides

Yes, please! I’ve written quite a bit about dividends and dividend paying stocks. I am optimistic about the long-term prospects for the US economy and for the S&P 500. I know there will be blips along the way, but overall, I expect an investment in the S&P 500 will build wealth in the long term.

United States Treasury Bonds, Bills, Notes are viewed as among the most secure investments because they are backed by the full faith and credit of the US government. That sounds good, right? Many of us look to treasuries as a safe way to provide income in retirement while preserving our principal. Let’s take a quick

Today as I walked Rosco, I started thinking about inflation and the best ways to keep our money safe while keeping up with inflation. As much as it stinks to go to the grocery store and either pay more, or come home with fewer bags (and forget about bacon – ouch!), what really hurts is