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.
Obama Pushes for Student Loan Bill With Tax on Wealthy
By Emily ZulzSenate will vote Wednesday on Sen. Elizabeth Warrens student loan refinancing bill that will be paid for with tax on HNW individuals.
June 05, 2014
PIMCO’s Gross Cruises Into ‘New Neutral’PIMCO leader mixes metaphors as he explores Feds New Neutral goal and what it means for investors. Oh, he also doesnt own a cellphone.
June 03, 2014
Are Bonds Really That Safe?Factors outside an advisors control have made bonds riskier than clients are accustomed to, says Charlie Farrell, CEO of Northstar Investment Advisors.
June 02, 2014
Turning fixed income into emergency cashDid you know that 36 percent of baby boomers plan to retire almost exclusively on Social Security?
June 02, 2014
Turning fixed income into emergency cashDid you know that 36 percent of baby boomers plan to retire almost exclusively on Social Security?
May 30, 2014
How Behavioral Finance Can Help Bond InvestorsThe principles of behavioral finance have been applied extensively to the equity markets, but what about the fixed income market?
May 29, 2014
Bill Gross, PIMCO’s Intriguing Leader: 2014 IA 25 Profile"Treasure your pets and all living things. Eventually we all stop living," Gross wrote in a commentary after his beloved cat, Bob, died.
May 29, 2014
Is There Enough Fixed Income in Your Retirement Plan Lineup?If you only have one or two options, you might not be able to meet participants varied needs, says Matt Sommer of Janus Capital.