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Bank On Preferreds - First Citizens And Truist
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MoneyShow.com
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Sunday, February 21, 2021 1:52 PM EST
We review here two preferred plays in the regional banking sector, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. and Truist Financial Corp.
Searching For Yield, Not Reaching For Yield
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WisdomTree
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Sunday, February 21, 2021 10:44 AM EST
Interest rates around the globe are either outright negative or remain at historically low levels. “Where can I find income in such an environment?” For fixed income investing: be sure to search for yield rather than reaching for yield.
Funded Status Volatility: Why It Matters For Pension Plans
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Russell Investments
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Thursday, February 18, 2021 4:54 AM EST
Let’s get right to the point: Funded status volatility creates problems. Reducing that volatility can help mitigate those problems.
Preferred Stock And Senior Loan Solutions For Yield-Starved Investors
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S&P Dow Jones Indices
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Tuesday, February 16, 2021 9:31 PM EST
So far in 2021, the fixed income market certainly hasn’t been very fixed—instead of posting negative returns—nor has it offered much income, with yields of just over 1%.
Preventing Your Own Withdrawal Rate Problem
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Roger Nusbaum
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Thursday, February 11, 2021 6:40 AM EST
One potential problem to prevent or solve relates to how much to withdraw from your portfolio in retirement especially early in retirement and especially if the market has a nasty decline at the same time you plan to start withdrawing.
Forex Today: U.S. Dollar Up On Jobs Forecast
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Daily Forex
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Thursday, February 4, 2021 6:30 AM EST
In the Forex market, the U.S. dollar is the strongest major currency after the ADP non-farm employment payrolls forecast printed a prediction that 174K new jobs have been created, compared to the consensus expectation of 48k.
Now, More Than Ever, Manage Your Risk
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Roger Nusbaum
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Wednesday, February 3, 2021 4:39 AM EST
The other day I saw a Tweet that said something like if I were an endowment manager and one of my sub-advisors returned 45% last year I'd fire them right away because they clearly know nothing about how to manage risk.
Roth? Traditional? Both
Article By:
Roger Nusbaum
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Saturday, January 23, 2021 10:02 PM EST
The value you personally place on optionality is how you answer the question.
Retirement Savings: The Saver’s Credit Explained
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Personal Capital
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Saturday, January 23, 2021 6:00 AM EST
Participating in retirement savings plans is not only a great way to help ensure a financially secure retirement, but it’s also an opportunity to realize tax benefits.
Comparing A Roth IRA And Roth 401(k)
Article By:
Sterling Raskie
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Saturday, January 16, 2021 11:44 PM EST
There can be confusion when it comes to the Roth name before retirement planning vehicles. This is an attempt to explain the difference between two very common retirement plans with Roth options – the Roth IRA and the Roth 401(k).
New 401(k) Rules For 2021
Article By:
John Rampton
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Thursday, January 7, 2021 1:29 AM EST
Knowing the contribution limits and other basic guidelines is important as you map out the upcoming year.
529 Plans Without The Fossil Fuels
Article By:
Tom Konrad
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Sunday, December 20, 2020 1:45 PM EST
The most popular way we have to save for our children’s future education is destroying their future by investing in fossil fuels. But the ability to choose between 51 different plans means you do have a few environmentally responsible options..
Deficit Spending May Yet Cause Inflation
Article By:
Simon Lack
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Sunday, December 20, 2020 10:25 AM EST
The biggest question for long term investors is why bond yields remain so low. The Equity Risk Premium has favored equities for most of the time since the 2008 financial crisis.
Charting The Growing Generational Wealth Gap
Article By:
Jeff Desjardins
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Thursday, December 3, 2020 4:56 AM EST
U.S. household wealth has traditionally seen a relatively even distribution across different age groups. This has changed dramatically over the last 30 years. Older generations have amassed far more wealth than their younger cohorts.
Succession Planning For Your Suppliers, Contractors And Manufacturers’ Reps
Article By:
Bill Conerly
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Tuesday, December 1, 2020 9:18 AM EST
Small business owners are retiring in greater numbers as the Baby Boom generation ages.