Because we tend to forget the pain of markets past, figuring out your risk envelope is harder than you think.
Steve McDonald
Steve McDonald is the Bond Strategist of The Oxford Club. He is Editor of Oxford Bond Advantage, and Contributing Editor to The Oxford Income Letter and Wealthy Retirement. Click here for his full bio.
Steve McDonald
Steve McDonald is the Bond Strategist of The Oxford Club. He is Editor of Oxford Bond Advantage, and Contributing Editor to The Oxford Income Letter and Wealthy Retirement. Click here for his full bio.
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Forget the classic 60-40 rule. It might be a start, but there’s a better way to use bonds to manage risk.
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Knowing how to hedge your portfolio during a volatile market is key.
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Most of us will require long-term care at some point. And almost none of us will be able to afford it.
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While the sting of the latest sell-off is still fresh, consider an alternative to stocks: tax-free bonds.
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If you’re planning to retire at 62, consider this your wake-up call.
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I’m starting to question the wisdom of boomers’ spending habits early in retirement.
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One of the least attractive aspects of aging is the reality that one spouse or partner will check out first, leaving the other to go on alone.
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Almost half of boomers have virtually nothing saved for their golden years. The situation is not pretty.
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We must increase stability, reliability and predictability in our portfolios as we age. And bonds are the best way to do it…