I worked in the investment field for over 30 years but never spent much time with bonds. So to me, bonds are a bit of a mystery. I’m looking to buy a nice simple corporate bond. Check this out. I understand the maturity date, ratings, coupon and lots of other stuff, but I’ve got no […]
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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.
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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
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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
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Bonds are a key part of a diversified investment portfolio. In this post we’ll talk about what a bond is, how it works and the role it plays in your portfolio. A bond is a fixed income security, which means it is a security that has a fixed duration and a fixed interest rate. Fixed