The primary purpose of bonds is to reduce overall volatility of the portfolio, but as we are seeing today, that doesn’t mean they can’t lose money. Understanding how bonds work is important because it can help you feel more confident in this part of your portfolio and...
The future is unknowable, and there are risks inherent to that. Our success in managing those risks will determine our success in investing. With markets hovering near all-time highs and interest rates beginning to rise, it has never been more important to understand...
My father-in-law, Tom, is the king of buying and selling used cars. Every two or three years he sells his car and buys another used car. And if he doesn’t come out ahead every time, he seems to at least break even. For years I’ve been using Tom and his cars as an...
There aren’t too many household names in the world of investing – but Warren Buffett is one of them. His annual shareholder letters are famous beyond financial professionals for his clever quips and keen insights that find their way into mainstream media and to the...
Interest rates have been on the rise since 2013, but the latest move by the 10-year U.S. Treasury above 3% has brought the trend to the attention of more individual investors. If you’ve been feeling curious or questioning your own bold holdings lately, let’s take a...
