Corporations sell bonds to finance operating cash flow and capital investment. Corporate bonds usually offer higher interest rates—and are subject to more risk—than U.S. Treasury securities with comparable maturities. Investors who rely on corporate bonds for retirement income, or to help temper the effects of stock market volatility, should consider the degree of risk they are willing to accept in their bond portfolios.
The “Money Talks” Experts discuss how it is more important to follow your long-term financial plan than to follow investment idioms like, “Sell in May and go away.”
Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, shares how market data and economic cycles help determine the price you might expect to get for your business.
We’re approaching mid-year, which is a great time to check in on the health of your small business. Plus, lots of newsworthy events have happened that may affect you.
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal: Bil Lako, CFP®, explains how inflation should be considered when investing.
Over the past year, inflation increased 2.6%, the highest year-over-year inflation rate since August 2018. The question on every investor’s mind is, “Where will it go from here?”
The “Money Talks” Experts discuss what economic factors are stimulating inflation and how the influx of cash affects the economy.
For the month of May, our Research Analysts are keeping a watchful eye on company earnings reports, signs of inflation, and housing prices.
In the April Market Minute, our research analysts explain why they’re keeping a close eye on earnings reports, infrastructure spending, and money rolling into the equity markets in April.
For March 2021, our Research Analysts are keeping an eye on the recently passed stimulus, rising interest rates, and the turning tides from growth to value stocks. This article is for demonstrative and academic purposes and is meant to provide valuable background information on particular investments, NOT a recommendation to buy. The investments referenced within…
