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.
Warning: Bond Indexes Are Broken
By Daniel S. KernUnlike their equity counterparts, there are distinct challenges with existing fixed-income indexes. Whats an advisor to do?
December 12, 2013
Does PPACA make silver networks narrow?A Heritage Foundation witness says the subsidy structure shapes the provider directories.
December 12, 2013
9 Tax Breaks Expiring at Year’s EndMake sure your clients take advantage of these breaks before it's too late.
December 09, 2013
FINRA Fines Oppenheimer & Co., Trader for Overcharging on Muni TradesOppenheimer, through its head trader, charged excessive markups on 89 transactions, FINRA says.
December 09, 2013
Debunking the 5 Top Myths Around Options StrategiesInterest in volatility-mitigating options strategies may be nothing more than a 10% correction away.
December 05, 2013
Underinsurance persisting in exchangesThe new exchange plan out-of-pocket maximums are high, the firm says.
December 04, 2013
Claiming Social Security at 70 Can Cost You: T. Rowe StudyAmericans who delay claiming till age 70 to maximize their benefits may be also undermining their retirement income. Yes, you read that correctly.
December 04, 2013
The Boomer-Bond Link ExplainedVanguard expert says that rates shouldn't be rising any time soon due to weak job growth, news that should be good for yield-seeking investors.