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What matters most in today's bond market? The honest answer is that no one knows exactly what the next 12 months will bring. But there are a few things we're paying very close attention to: The Federal Reserve: The Fed has made it clear that it remains data dependent. Rather than following a predetermined path,...
Deciding when to claim Social Security is one of the most important retirement decisions you'll make. Utilizing these benefits can begin as early as age 62, but claiming before full retirement age reduces your monthly benefit. For individuals born in 1960 or later, full retirement age is 67. Delaying benefits may mean losing out on...
Last month, the national debt crossed $40 trillion for the first time. While the total debt number is staggering, the cost of serving the debt matters more than the total amount. Interest rates are higher, and the cost of servicing the national debt has been rising mechanically as old bonds mature and are replaced by...