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Shutdown fogs moment of clarity
The prospects of a prolonged government shutdown have let the fog roll back in on investors’ uncertainty over rates.
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Focus on fundamentals to face volatility
Earnings and interest rates drive stocks in the long run, Steve Giles says, and investors should focus on those fundamentals.
Bonds also face investment risks
All investments contain risk. Even bond holdings – typically considered safer than stocks – have possible shortcomings, especially as interest rates rise.
Mutual Fund 101 – Introduction
In an introduction to our Mutual Fund 101 series, Adam Baley talks about a convenient investment vehicle for building diversified portfolios. […]
Planning retirement via Social Security
Free estimates available from Social Security are helpful tools for planning retirement.
Making the most of mutual fund fees
Essential to the success of an investment is how much its costs eat into returns. Understanding fees is important.
Mutual Fund 101 Quiz – The answers
Check your answers to the Mutual Fund 101 Quiz below. Click on the links beneath each group of answers to see the related Money Talk Videos. To peruse all of the Mutual Fund 101 videos, click here on Landaas.com or here on the Landaas Money Talk YouTube channel. 1. Academic research has credited more than 90% of…