by Jeremy S. Mitchell, CFP® A recent jump in interest rates has caused bond values to decline, prompting investors to re-evaluate the use of bonds in their portfolios. Key Takeaways: Remember the purpose of bonds in the context of a fully diversified portfolio Review and recommit to financial goals Take risks worth taking: focus on […]
After an October rally, volatility has not died down, and investors continue to be concerned about the prospects for their investment portfolios. Policy The congressional debt commission failed to come to agreement, and automatic spending “cuts” will take effect if the greater body of congress fails to act. In reality, there will be no automatic […]
At the time of this writing, on the forefront of every one’s mind is the US debt debacle. Through weeks of political wrangling, months of failed budget proposals by the President, and years of overspending on both sides of the isle, investors today worry for good reason that the US debt crisis may end badly. […]
Every quarter or so, our investment committee meets to review current market trends and expectations. Our most recent meeting conducted early in the second quarter has led to very few significant changes in our market outlook. Cash as an asset class remains stale at best. Money Market yields remain in the 0-1% range[1], while yields […]