A recent article in the Washington Post discussed housing as an investment and whether to buy or rent. It was an excellent analysis of a complex situation.
Imagine: You are 84, living on $2,500 per month in Social Security plus $5,000 per month withdrawn from your investments. One of your checks bounces. You find
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
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