Why Owning Bonds As Rates Rise is Actually OK
Bonds can be good diversifiers to stocks because of inverse correlations.
Bonds can be good diversifiers to stocks because of inverse correlations.
Over the past several years, the performance of international markets have trailed the markets here in the United States. Will the trend continue in 2023?
Global equity markets had a rotten third quarter and when the final Wall Street-bell weakly tolled on Friday, September 30th, all major global equity markets were in the red, leading to overall market declines not seen in decades.
If you have a child, you may want to read the recent analysis from the Brookings Institute which details just how expensive raising kids can be. It’s downright frightening.
Bull markets happen. Bear markets happen. Just stick to your financial plan and stay calm and disciplined. When the market sours or slumps, don’t believe talk that this bear it is different. It is not.
The national holiday we celebrate on Monday, September 5th is a good time for reflection on why we work and what we derive from it. The answer should be that it gives your life energy and meaning. If it doesn’t, you should change that.