Category: Interest Rates

Inflation and Retirement

Inflation – even minor inflation – reduces purchasing power over time. Like the famed economist Milton Friedman once said, it’s the hidden tax that creeps...

Annuities: Are They a Good Option in Turbulent Times?

As Americans get older and the stock market goes through a periodic decline, the temptation to decrease risk over fears of running out of money...

The Federal Reserve’s Impact on Your Portfolio

Changes in interest rates have a disproportionate effect on your portfolio. Lower interest rates can help boost corporate earnings, and as earnings increase, market prices...