Last week we presented the views of three commentators and summed it up by saying “It’s Time to Play Defense.” That generated more responses than usual, so this week, we drill a little deeper by asking “How do you play defense in the current market environment?” More from Howard Marks. “It seems most people in
This week we examine tools and techniques for more peace of mind in retirement. It is a companion to last week’s blog addressing some of the reasons retirees can run out of money. Retirement Account Participants Can Purchase Longevity Annuities. Under the new rules issued by the IRS, those with IRAs or 401(k) plans will be allowed to
Mixed economic signals and investor uncertainty are two interrelated topics we address this week. We explore bond and stock markets that are providing divergent messages. Then, we address a strategy—really a different perspective on what we already are doing—to address uncertainty in conditions like these. Fears over ‘lowflation’ serve up a bond market surprise. Yields