Barbell Strategy – What it is and How it Works
A barbell strategy are simply another way to try and deal with interest rate and reinvestment rate risk.
Are Dividend-Paying Stocks a “Good Alternative” to Bonds?
I have some issues with Jeremy Siegel’s recent article When Dividends Pay Dividends – and When They Don’t. Here’s what you should know.
Minimizing Cash Is King
Although investing entails uncertainty, there are things you can do that definitely make you a better investor.
The Permanent Portfolio – What it is and How it Works
I like the concept of the all weather portfolio, but its too difficult to execute. Luckily there is another option which is called the Permanent Portfolio.
The Fed Funds Rate – What it is and How it Works
The Fed funds rate is used by the Federal Reserve to control the amount of money that banks can lend. You might think banks would want to lend all the money they can; after all, that’s how they make money right! In truth,…
Steps To Building An Income Stream
Want to know how to build an income stream but not sure where to start?
Catastrophe Bonds – What They are and how They Work
Catastrophe bonds are high yield, risk-related securities, which are used to raise money in the event of a major catastrophe such as the recent New York floods. They are intended to transfer the risk caused by earthquakes, hurricanes and floods…
Gross Expense Ratio – What it is and How it Works
The Gross Expense Ratio (GER) is the percentage of a fund’s assets that are taken out as payment for managing the fund. It excludes certain trading expenses, like brokerage fees which are incurred whilst trading the portfolio. These and other…
Rolling Down the Yield Curve: How to Make Money by Waiting
Here’s what you need to know.
Dividend Investing For Bond Investors – What You Need to Know
Is dividend investing or bond investing better for those looking to generate income in retirement?