Asset Allocation

Higher Interest Rates: 6 Things to Know for Retirement Planning March 28, 2022 3:32 PM   |  

How might rising interest rates impact long-term investing decisions? Discuss the impact of a rate hike on long-term savings: fixed income, long-term care.

4 min read  |  Bonds & Fixed Income
Building (and Rebuilding) a Portfolio with MPT August 5, 2021 1:17 PM   |  

Modern portfolio theory (MPT) is built on asset allocation, diversification, and portfolio rebalancing without letting human emotion interfere.

4 min read  |  Portfolio Strategy
Duration, Bucketing, & More: Fixed Income and Your Retirement Portfolio May 14, 2021 10:15 AM   |  

Ultra-low interest rates and a promise by the Fed to keep rates low for a while has many retirees rethinking their bond portfolios. But is that the best course?

4 min read  |  Portfolio Management
Retirement Income Planning: How to Know if You’re On Track December 10, 2020 10:30 AM   |  

Are you on track to have income that lasts throughout your retirement? Learn six steps to help answer this question and create a retirement income plan.

6 min read  |  Plan Distributions
It’s All Relative: Basics of Asset Allocation Valuations September 18, 2020 10:30 AM   |  

Asset allocation is a basic discipline for diversifying your portfolio, especially if you have a long-term investing strategy. Relative valuations are important.

5 min read  |  Portfolio Strategy
Portfolio Reassessment in the Time of COVID-19: Not Your Typical Midyear Review June 2, 2020 4:00 AM   |  

Many people review their investments once a year. But many things can happen over the course of 12 months that might impact your investment portfolio, and this year it's especially important to review your financial situation as the COVID-19 crisis continues to upend markets.

5 min read  |  Portfolio Strategy
Are There Any Safer Havens? Investing in Uncertain Times May 15, 2020 10:30 AM   |  

As the coronavirus pandemic sent markets reeling, many investors wonder if there's such a thing as a safe investment. Technically, no investment is risk-free. But some investment practices can be safer than others.

5 min read  |  Investing Basics
As You Wind Down the Road: Market Volatility, Risk, and Your Retirement Portfolio October 18, 2019 10:15 AM   |  

All investments experience market volatility, which is why retirement portfolio strategies should focus on allocating assets across investments of different risk levels.

3 min read  |  Retirement Planning
Stages of Retirement: Accumulation & Decumulation Phases October 3, 2019 10:15 AM   |  

Are you making the shift from accumulation to decumulation in retirement? Learn about the difference between these stages.

5 min read  |  Portfolio Management
Retirees: Is Your Investing Plan Built for Market Volatility? March 14, 2019 4:00 AM   |  

Temporarily protect your retirement against volatility risk. Here are some retirement- planning strategies.

4 min read  |  Portfolio Management
Psychology: Making Smart Decisions with Your Stock Compensation March 1, 2019 4:00 AM   |  

When making decisions about your equity compensation, remember that the brain can work against you. Here are a few potential pitfalls to avoid. If in doubt, consider reaching out to a financial professional.

5 min read  |  Stocks & Stock Sectors
Life Happens: Retirement Planning for the Unexpected February 11, 2019 4:00 AM   |  

Unexpected events can get in the way as you prepare for and enter retirement. Here are some tips on how to try and mitigate their potential impact.

5 min read  |  Retirement Planning
Looking Beyond Allocation for a Well-Diversified Portfolio December 11, 2018 4:00 AM   |  

There’s more to portfolio diversification than stocks and bonds. Factors like market capitalization, international vs. domestic holdings, and sub-sector exposure all deserve consideration as you build a well-diversified portfolio.

5 min read  |  Portfolio Strategy
Grow Your Retirement Savings to Keep Up With Inflation November 26, 2018 4:00 AM   |  

Here’s why you need to keep your retirement money growing even when you’re already using it (hint: inflation and longevity).

7 min read  |  Retirement Planning
Equity Compensation & Diversification: What You Need to Know October 4, 2018 4:00 AM   |  

This article presents some points to consider about diversifying holdings of company stock acquired from equity compensation.

4 min read  |  Stocks & Stock Sectors
Asset Allocation 101: What are the Asset Classes and How Does One Choose? July 27, 2018 4:00 AM   |  

What are the different assets you can use to help build your investment portfolio? Explore the major asset classes: stock, fixed income, cash, and alternatives.

5 min read  |  Investing Basics
Approaching Retirement? New Financial Objectives and Mindset January 11, 2018 11:00 PM   |  

Learn four financial principles and objectives to consider as you approach your retirement years.

3 min read  |  Retirement Planning
Balancing Portfolio Risk and Growth After You've Retired December 26, 2017 11:00 PM   |  

Feeling financially conservative at retirement age? Your golden years need not be totally devoid of growth investments.

2 min read  |  Retirement Planning
Long Time Horizon: Is It Ever OK to Ignore Your Retirement Portfolio? August 16, 2017 12:00 AM   |  

Our busy lives leave little room to monitor the stock markets regularly. There are times when we can just ignore our retirement portfolios—for a little while.

3 min read  |  Portfolio Management
Six Retirement Planning Tips to Turn Your Goals into Action June 21, 2017 12:00 AM   |  

When retirement planning, there are many things to consider while assessing your income, expenses and assets. These 6 steps can help turn your goals into acti

7 min read  |  Goal Planning
Drawing It Down: Taming Dynamic Retirement Withdrawals January 24, 2017 11:00 PM   |  

Is a dynamic approach to retirement fund drawdowns right for you? Go beyond the 4% rule and explore other strategies.

3 min read  |  Plan Distributions
Drawing It Down: The Bucket Approach to Retirement Funds January 17, 2017 11:00 PM   |  

Learn about the “bucket approach,” a drawdown strategy that involves holding three different buckets of money, or separate asset accounts, for retirement.

3 min read  |  Plan Distributions
Eye on Retirement: The Last Stretch. Get Retirement Ready September 8, 2016 12:00 AM   |  

Is retirement just around the corner? Are you worried about being financially unfit? Here are six tips to help get you retirement ready.

3 min read  |  Retirement Planning
Building Diversified Retirement Portfolios with Mutual Funds June 13, 2016 12:00 AM   |  

Avoid that dreaded all-your-eggs-in-one-basket cliché and look to a bin of mutual funds for diversification.

5 min read  |  ETFs & Mutual Funds
Healthy Check-Ups Extend to Retirement Portfolio February 29, 2016 5:58 AM   |  

3 min read  |  Portfolio Management
Resolutions: Small Changes Can Bring Big Impact for Retirement December 13, 2015 7:00 PM   |  

Retirement planners: Now is the time to look at year-end strategies and adopt habits in the new year to get you a few steps closer to your goals.

2 min read  |  Goal Planning
Retirement: Dynamic Withdrawal Theory Matures with Boomers April 26, 2015 8:00 PM   |  

Dynamic withdrawal retirement income strategy is quite a mouthful. The math is necessarily complex, too. But the concept is simple and playing an increasing role in baby boomer retirement planning.

5 min read  |  Plan Distributions
New Math: Does the Age/Asset Allocation Rule Need an Update? April 12, 2015 8:00 PM   |  

The classic age/asset allocation formula is one place to start thinking about your retirement portfolio makeup. But the discussion shouldn’t stop there.

2 min read  |  Portfolio Management
Losing Its Luster? Why the 4% Rule Isn't So Golden Anymore January 29, 2015 4:00 AM   |  

The global financial crisis and other recent market developments raise questions over the validity of the 4% withdrawal guideline for retirement funds.

5 min read  |  Plan Distributions
Thinking Outside the Cash Box: Take Advantage of Rising Rates April 13, 2014 9:48 AM   |  

Cash alone won’t cut it as a lingering low-rate environment challenges income investing.

7 min read  |  Portfolio Strategy

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