Investment Strategies
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Inflation Is Women's Biggest Financial Worry: Survey
By Michael S. FischerEven among the highest earners, only 44% said they knew how to address inflation risk in their portfolios.
August 03, 2022
The Fatal Flaw in Your Retirement Plan's Target Date FundsIn a high-inflation environment, the investment strategy of today's TDFs fails to help retirees meet their need for income preservation.
August 01, 2022
Study Examines Who Wants Advice Within Retirement PlansRetirement savers using online tools were more likely to seek advice; those in TDFs were less likely.
August 01, 2022
Income Obsession Sweeps Across Asset Classes as Stocks SwerveIn the $6.6 trillion ETF arena, three dividend-focused funds rank among the top 10 in terms of equity inflows so this year, Bloomberg reports.
August 01, 2022
Why Stocks Took a July Vacay From FundamentalsU.S. stocks had their best month in two years while the economy received discouraging news about both growth and inflation.
July 29, 2022
El-Erian, Crescenzi Explain Why Investors Are Betting on the Fed"The market is looking for a pivot ... when the only reason you would get it is [if] the economy collapses," said economist Mohamed El-Erian.
July 26, 2022
Tactical Funds Fumbling Their Chance to Shine This Year: Morningstar"I see no reason to invest in such funds," Morningstar's John Rekenthaler wrote.
July 26, 2022
8 Retirement Planning Points for Couples With a Large Age GapA sound plan should ensure that the couple's combined retirement assets cover an extended combined life expectancy.