I was a featured guest on a Federal News Radio broadcast on March 19. We discussed the advantages and disadvantages of the Lifecycle Funds in the Thrift Savings
There was nothing subtle about investment returns in 2013. Stock returns were great and US bond returns were bad. Interest rates on bank accounts barely
The year 2013 has been a great year for stocks. Year to date, the S&P 500 Index is up 25%, other US stocks 31% and international stocks (large cap, developed)
Certificates of Deposit (CDs) are often considered a “low risk” investment. Depending upon the type of CD, they can offer a guaranteed rate of return, no
Mike Causey invited me for a second interview on his "Your Turn" Federal News Radio show. The broadcast was October 23.
Mike wanted an investment
I was the featured guest on Mike Causey's "Your Turn" Federal News Radio broadcast on October 9th. Mike and I discussed protecting Thrift Savings Plan
One challenge investment advisors face is framing a response to an unusual event. The government shutdown certainly ranks as an unusual event.
But the
Is your house a good investment?
Economist Robert Shiller, an expert on housing prices, addressed this topic in the April 13 New York Times.
Shi
A proposal in President Obama’s 2014 budget request reduces cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for Social Security benefits, federal pensions (annuities) and
Yesterday the S&P 500 Index hit its all-time high, finally topping the previous high of 1565 in October 2007. It was up again today, another new record.