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.
The Rationale Behind Fixed Income
By Ben WarwickIn my experience, when one asset class begins to enjoy increased popularity at the expense of others, it's time to take some chips off the table. That is the case with equities; after a rapturous July that saw stock indexes hit multiyear highs, irrational exuberance is beginning to creep into...
June 20, 2005
Bank Of America Leads In Brokerage RevenueBrokerages in banks saw investment income fall 7% during the first quarter, according to a new report.[@@]The industry tallied $1.4 billion in income from ...
June 01, 2005
Ready for SchoolOther than their homes, your clients' largest lifetime expense may be paying for their children's or grandchildren's education. Annual tuition at private schools can range...
May 18, 2005
Helping Clients Balance Fear And HopeUsing the range of VA riders to address different comfort levelsBy David LongfritzIncreasingly, advisors are evolving their relationships with clients beyond the standard goal ...
May 17, 2005
Securian Promotes TraderSecurian Financial Services Inc. has named Sharon Lentsch trade desk manager.[@@]Lentsch, who will oversee trading operations related to stocks, options, mutual funds and fixed-income ...
May 06, 2005
Earnings: MetLife, Lincoln National, Others> MetLife Inc. is optimistic about its earnings for the year despite the $11.5 billion cost of its pending acquisition of Travelers Life & ...
May 04, 2005
To Cut Risk, Try Combining Group And Individual DisabilityAll group disability plans, whether insured or self-funded, allow you to spread risk throughout your client's employee population to minimize plan costs. But there's ...
April 12, 2005
Passing on Prosperity"Will I have enough money to live comfortably in retirement?" That's a question your clients are likely asking with increasing frequency, and for good reason. With retirees now living longer and leading more active lives, the future of some pension plans up in the air, and medical costs skyrocketing, retirement...