What is Duration, and Why Should I Care?
The hosts of “Money Talks,” explain duration. They explain how duration is calculated, why you should consider duration when investing, and how duration affects the volatility of a bond.
Financial Myths, Mistakes, and Misunderstandings
“I know my finances like the back of my hand. I don’t need to write them down,” and other mistakes you’re making. Read all about it in this week’s Financial Tip.
Q&A Time: Diebold, NCR Corp., Duration, the Future of the Healthcare Sector and More
The “Money Talks” hosts address listeners’ questions on Amazon-proof retailers, ATM manufacturers, and what it means when a spouse wants to invest on her own.
Unit Investment Trusts
A distant cousin of mutual funds, unit investment trusts buy pools of securities like stocks and bonds, but that’s where the similarities end.
Q&A Time: Wal-Mart’s Growth, Retirement Plan Contributions and Dollar Stores
The “Money Talks” hosts answer listeners’ questions on IRA and 401(k) contributions and the dollar stores.
Why We Have a Ten Year Rule
Bil Lako, CFP®, explains why a 10-year holding period matters and how higher interest rates affect your bond holdings.
Q&A Time: Taxable Estate, Retirement Savings, Cable Providers and More
The “Money Talks” hosts address a variety of listeners’ questions, including those on cable providers, retirement savings and power companies in China.
Timing Your Trading Strategy
A listener wants to time trades with the market’s ups and downs. We weigh in.
What are the Fundamentals of Stock Analysis?
The hosts of “Money Talks” give an overview of the fundamentals of stock analysis. Dr. Gene, and the show hosts discuss what variables to consider and an alternative that may be a better starting point than one particular stock.
Q&A Time: Using a Pension to Fund a Home Purchase, Carlyle Group, SanDisk and More
The “Money Talks” hosts answer a variety of listeners’ questions on The Carlyle Group, SanDisk, and saving to a 401(k) if you plan on retiring early.