Fixed Income

Trump’s Tax-Cut Plans Could be Slowed by a Wary Bond Market

Markets are betting that Trump's tax cuts and tariffs will fuel inflation as investors demand stronger returns on longer-term Treasuries.

For Lump-sum RMDs, Consider This Funding Method

It eliminates the need to liquidate assets at the wrong time and may lower risk but you must stay abreast of economic trends and market moves. (By Christopher Baccella)

UBS Asset Management Cuts Exposure To Corporate Bonds

Corporate bond spreads widened at the start of August as stocks tumbled on U.S. growth worries, but have since narrowed.

Bullets, Barbells and Ladders Can Help Clients Reach Goals

Here’s the rundown on these three bond management strategies and how I use them in client accounts. (By Christopher Baccella)

Bonds Are Boring Again. But Political Turmoil Could Change That.

It may be time to move from money markets to Treasurys, but the presidential race injects new uncertainty.

Bond Traders Worry Liquidity Will Worsen As U.S. Market Size Grows

Many fear vulnerabilities could reappear during spikes in volatility and as demand struggles to keep up with supply.

Tuesday More Investment Transactions May Fail

U.S. trading moves to a shorter settlement on Tuesday, but it is expected to temporarily increase transaction failure for investors.

The Perils of the Fed’s Vast Bond Holdings

The Federal Reserve is trying to sway the economy through quantitative tightening, gradually reducing its mammoth balance sheet.

Higher Bond Yields Offers Client Touchpoint

The return of higher yields, Round 2, presents an opportunity to review clients’ asset allocation and risk tolerance. (By Christopher Baccella)

BlackRock’s Fink Flags U.S. Retirement Crisis

In addition, he announced BlackRock in April will offer a lifetime-income option in 14 retirement plans covering 500,000 employees.

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GoFundMe Launches Charitable Giving Funds with Vanguard, BlackRock

GoFundMe has 200 million users and could broaden the appeal of donor-advised funds for charitable giving — and centralize giving.

Warren Buffett Donates Record $6 Billion Berkshire Shares

The latest donation boosts his overall giving to charities to well over $60 billion.

Capital Group Boosts Retirement Plan Service With Advisor-Focused Upgrades

 RecordkeeperDirect additions include “fund flexibility” offering investments from other fund families.

Firms Need to Get Back to the Basics of Organic Growth, Report Urges

Some that use artificial intelligence for prospecting are reporting huge gains in lead generation.

Seniors Outnumber Children in 11 States and Almost Half of Counties

There are still more kids than older adults, but that difference is shrinking as more boomers hit 65.   

BlackRock Aims to Tap Into Texas Reputation

BlackRock launches an ETF to tap into Texas's growing reputation as a magnet for companies, capital and jobs in the United States.

1 in 3 Baby Boomers Vow to Never Sell Their Home

The reluctance of older homeowners to sell makes it more difficult for younger generations to find a home.

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