How Detroit’s Bankruptcy Threatens Municipal Bond Markets
Although it probably didn’t come as much of a surprise for many observers, earlier this month the city of Detroit filed for bankruptcy protection making
You Have to Be in Gold, by Weston Wellington, Vice President Dimensional Fund Advisors
Each January, a group of prominent investment professionals gather in New York as members of the Barron’s Roundtable to trade quips, stock ideas, and the
Safe Bond Strategies for Today’s Market
While bonds, whether they are corporate bonds, municipal bonds, treasury bonds, or even high-yield bond, are generally considered by most investors to be “safe” investments,
President Obama’s Retirement Plan Proposal
President Obama recently released his budget plans for the 2014 fiscal year, and one of the proposals contained in the budget is gathering a lot
Americans are Not Saving Enough for Retirement
A new report paints a bleak picture for the future retirement prospects of many Americans. New data released by the Employee Benefit Research Institute in
How an Increase in the Minimum Wage Impacts You
During his address to Congress in February, President Obama proposed increasing the minimum wage by 24%, from $7.25 an hour to $9.00 an hour. The
The Dow Bounces Back
Almost four years to the day (March 9, 2009) when it reached its low point during the 2007-2009 bear market, the Dow Jones Industrial Average
The Effect of Low Bond Yields on Portfolio Withdrawal Rates
A recent study titled “Low Bond Yields and Safe Portfolio Withdrawal Rates” provides insight into the likelihood of retirees running out of money in retirement
Monopoly’s Lessons for Life Success
The iconic board game Monopoly has been a fixture in American family rooms for eight decades since Parker Brothers first began selling the game in
Resolve to Get Your Finances Back in Shape in 2013
You may be among the 46% of adults who said they were considering financial resolutions for 2013 in a recent survey. According to surveys conducted
Fiscal Cliff Resolved, but Further Challenges Remain
Congress approved legislation in late December to avert billions of dollars in tax increases and spending cuts, helping the United States avoid what many were