Get to Know Ginnie Mae For Safety & Yield
GNMA or Ginnie Mae bonds as they are commonly known as, are one of the most unutilized bonds out there.
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Aaron Levitt is an independent investment analyst and author living in State College, Pennsylvania. His work appears in several high profile publications in both print and on the web. As an advocate for long-term globally oriented investing, Aaron believes that exchange traded funds have leveled playing field for Main Street. Following global macro-economic trends, investors now have several avenues to create great long term portfolios. Aaron is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University where he studied Economics and International Business. Aside for helping regular investors develop winning portfolios, his current projects include writing his first book about investing in North America’s changing energy landscape.
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Get to Know Ginnie Mae For Safety & Yield
GNMA or Ginnie Mae bonds as they are commonly known as, are one of the most unutilized bonds out there.
Don’t Forget International Bonds in Your Portfolio
The reality is international bonds can offer a whole host of benefits, including inflation protection, higher yields, and reduced risk/diversification factors.
Don’t Forget International Bonds in Your Portfolio
The reality is international bonds can offer a whole host of benefits, including inflation protection, higher yields, and reduced risk/diversification factors.
Active Managers Are Winning This Year
All in all, active funds are proving their worth this year. And investors should consider them as part of their allocation plans.
Active Managers Are Winning This Year
All in all, active funds are proving their worth this year. And investors should consider them as part of their allocation plans.
Despite Promises, Large Shareholder's Aren't "Rocking the Boat"
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Despite Promises, Large Shareholder's Aren't "Rocking the Boat"
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Junk Is Looking Less Junky
Companies that have issued many of these bonds seem to be on better footing.
Junk Is Looking Less Junky
Companies that have issued many of these bonds seem to be on better footing.
Finding Salvation in Fallen Angel Bonds
Dubbed Fallen Angel bonds, these former high flyers, which have migrated into junk status, may offer some of the best yields and returns around.
Finding Salvation in Fallen Angel Bonds
Dubbed Fallen Angel bonds, these former high flyers, which have migrated into junk status, may offer some of the best yields and returns around.
Hybrids Could Be the Income Solution
Hybrid securities may provide the high income and stability investors need during the current market malaise.
Hybrids Could Be the Income Solution
Hybrid securities may provide the high income and stability investors need during the current market malaise.
Invest or Buy an Annuity? Which Makes Sense For You?
Annuities of all stripes have plenty of appeal for a wide range of scenarios. However, the decision to purchase one is not cut and dried.
Invest or Buy an Annuity? Which Makes Sense For You?
Annuities of all stripes have plenty of appeal for a wide range of scenarios. However, the decision to purchase one is not cut and dried.
Potential Portfolio Insurance With a Contingent Deferred Annuity
While CDAs are a relatively new product and are still in their infancy, investors may want to have this annuity product on their radar.
Potential Portfolio Insurance With a Contingent Deferred Annuity
While CDAs are a relatively new product and are still in their infancy, investors may want to have this annuity product on their radar.
Annuities Versus Bonds: Which Might Be Better?
Thanks to their steadfast guarantees, fixed annuities may offer the ballast and income generation that investors need and crave in the current high volatility environment.
Annuities Versus Bonds: Which Might Be Better?
Thanks to their steadfast guarantees, fixed annuities may offer the ballast and income generation that investors need and crave in the current high volatility environment.
Fidelity Sees Future Retirement Savings in Annuities
Thanks to a set of recent proposals and platform upgrades, Fidelity is making it easier for investors in workplace plans to buy annuities to meet their income needs.
Fidelity Sees Future Retirement Savings in Annuities
Thanks to a set of recent proposals and platform upgrades, Fidelity is making it easier for investors in workplace plans to buy annuities to meet their income needs.
Could a Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract Be a Good Choice?
Given the benefits of fighting longevity and the ability to reduce RMDs, qualified longevity annuities could make a lot of sense for many investors.
Could a Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract Be a Good Choice?
Given the benefits of fighting longevity and the ability to reduce RMDs, qualified longevity annuities could make a lot of sense for many investors.
Watch For How Your Annuity Is Taxed
Annuities offer the ability to provide steady income for a participant’s life. However, there are tax implications to consider.
Watch For How Your Annuity Is Taxed
Annuities offer the ability to provide steady income for a participant’s life. However, there are tax implications to consider.
Annuities Could Help With Sequence Risk
The recent market malaise has brought sequence of returns risk back into the headlines. By purchasing an annuity, investors can eliminate much of that risk
Annuities Could Help With Sequence Risk
The recent market malaise has brought sequence of returns risk back into the headlines. By purchasing an annuity, investors can eliminate much of that risk
Cash Is Not Trash With Active ETFs
Thanks to the flurry of active ETFs in the cash and limited-duration bond space, investors have plenty of opportunity to pick up plenty of risk-free yield.
Cash Is Not Trash With Active ETFs
Thanks to the flurry of active ETFs in the cash and limited-duration bond space, investors have plenty of opportunity to pick up plenty of risk-free yield.
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