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Premium bonds may offer better relative value
Investors often favor par bonds over premium bonds, believing that a lower dollar price will translate into higher returns. While par bonds may have a lower dollar price, premium bonds may offer a higher actual rate of return in various market scenarios. The two types of bonds are priced and perform differently, as we discuss in this paper.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields decline as markets assess political discord
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U.S. Treasury yields fell slightly last week, led by 2-year maturities. Political concerns weighed on market sentiment, and escalating U.S./ China trade tensions and weakening consumer confidence data added to investor concerns.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields decline, but stop short of a broader risk-off move
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U.S. Treasury yields dropped significantly last week, led by longer maturities. As expected, the Federal Reserve (Fed) cut rates, although future guidance regarding policy was unclear.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields rise on improving trade, shifting Fed outlook
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U.S. Treasury yields rose dramatically last week, led by longer maturities. Several maturity ranges experienced their largest weekly increase since late 2016. Investor sentiment was bolstered by an improving outlook for U.S./China trade and near certain expectations for another Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut this week.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Positive investor sentiment buoys yields
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U.S. Treasury yields rose last week as investor sentiment improved, led by longer maturities. After a soft start due to weak U.S. manufacturing data and geopolitical concerns, market sentiment was boosted by improved prospects for Brexit and a sense of easing tensions in Hong Kong and U.S./China trade talks.
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Making special needs your business
The disabilities and special needs community is large, underserved and has buying power. Voya wants you to feel confident to expand your practice into this overlooked area and bring enduring, long-lasting value to the special needs community.
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Tips for interacting with people with disabilities
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This guide offers tips on interacting with people who have various special needs and disabilities.
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A Question of Special Needs: How Much Do We Need to Fund a Special Needs Plan?
Unabridged white paper covering the multitude of considerations for funding a special needs plan.
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Beneficiary Planning Case Study
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Naming a loved one with special needs as a beneficiary could have an unintended impact on their eligibility for government benefits.
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Government Benefits Guide
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An easy-to-follow roadmap to government benefits for special needs planning and tips on how to incorporate those benefits into your strategy.