Fixed Income
News and analysis of fixed income markets including the key factors affecting performance such as interest rates, Federal Reserve policy and the state of the economy.
El-Erian: The ‘New Normal’ Is Over
By Janet LevauxAs the "new normal" comes to an end, the economist says, politicians will be in the drivers seat will they speed ahead or crash?
March 27, 2017
Active Alts Launches Active Alts Contrarian ETF: Portfolio ProductsHartford Funds also launches two new actively managed fixed income ETFs.
March 24, 2017
Advising Clients on Social Security: Talking Points, Part 5This fifth and final installment will discuss Social Security provisions relating to public employees along with the taxation of Social Security benefits.
March 23, 2017
Advising Clients on Social Security: Talking Points, Part 4In this installment, we are going to discuss a few lighter topics: Do Over, Voluntary Suspension, Family Maximum and Filing for Benefits.
March 22, 2017
Advising Clients on Social Security: Talking Points, Part 3This installment introduces more advanced Social Security topics like Restricted Application, and coordinating spousal benefits and the Three-Legged Stool.
March 20, 2017
A six-figure income may not shield consumers from a shockA think tank measures household protection gaps that insurance products could fill.
March 20, 2017
How Trump Presidency Is Boosting Demand for Impact Investing, ESG FundsTrump's executive orders and proposed budget cuts affecting environmental and social programs are increasing demand for impact and ESG investments.
March 17, 2017
Advising Clients on Social Security: Talking Points, Part 2This installment will discuss more advanced topics, like explaining Social Security retirement income eligibility, and COLAs.