Automatic enrollment in 401(k) plans has been such a success that a lot of people want to duplicate it with IRAs. Proposals …
Treasury Bonds
The U.S. Government Bond Bubble (And What To Do About It)
Treasury bond prices will likely suffer a major decline in the next few years. Here are eight high-yielding stocks that are a smarter alternative for the income part of your portfolio.
Retirement TIPS: Never Outlive Your Money with Inflation-Protected Bonds
What if you were about to retire and could put all of your savings in a single, ultra-low-risk investment with near certainty that you would never outlive your money? Well, maybe you can with Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities.
Warning to Income-Starved Investors: High Yield Means High Risk
Sometimes it pays to state the obvious: higher yield means higher risk. Here are some alternatives for income-starved retirees.
The Falling Stock Market’s Evil Twin: The Falling Dollar
A sinking dollar may be great for parts of the U.S. economy but it sure is tough on certain investors and retirees. Here's how to deal with the fallout.
What Would a U.S. Government Default Feel Like For the Average American?
A compromise between the budget proposals being batted around by President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner will, hopefully, be reached before the federal government defaults on any debt.
But what if the August 2 deadline to …
