Tag: Interest rates
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How Impulse Spending Can Get Your Financial Planning off Track
Impulse spending is something that a lot of people struggle with. If you scan your home, you are bound to find many unnecessary items that you no longer use and had impulsively bought at some point in your life. As per a survey conducted by Slickdeals in April 2020, an average American spends approximately $182.98 ... -
Things you Should Know to Assess your Financial Advisor’s Work
In the current times, it is not difficult to find a financial advisor. But with the increased availability of such professionals, their competency becomes a matter of concern. You do not want to be engaging with someone who is not qualified or well-equipped to handle your money in the best possible manner. More so, with ... -
Re-examining Bonds in Today’s Low Interest Rate Environment
Experts time and again advise investors to keep a well-balanced and diversified portfolio. This includes a combination of stocks, bonds, real estate, cash and cash equivalents, etc. A mix of investment instruments reduces the overall risk from your portfolio. This happens because while bonds, even with their low interest rate offer guaranteed returns over volatile ... -
Are Individual Bonds Safer than Bond Funds?
Individual bonds and bond funds are two fundamentally different instruments that work well in different market situations. Bonds are secure investments that generally come with a fixed return and in most cases, with a predetermined maturity amount. Bond funds or bond mutual funds, on the other hand, are mutual funds that invest exclusively in such ... -
Wise Financial Decisions During the Coronavirus Pandemic
With the current state of the market and society as a whole, it is easy to be confused about what moves to make next. Fortunately, there are a few simple financial tips to follow to ensure that you and your family are protected and financially stable. Following these tips may help lift the burden of ...