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The Challenge of Low but Rising Rates
A low but rising interest rate environment can be challenging for bonds, but, fortunately, it may benefit higher-yielding bonds.
Macroeconomic & Geopolitical
Will Minimum Wage Sink COVID Relief?
Next week could bring the first major test of the durability of Democrats’ advantage in Washington. A House of Representatives vote on President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus spending package will indicate whether the party’s one-seat advantage in the Senate and its four-seat majority in the House is enough to get major legislation passed.
Macroeconomic & Geopolitical
An Explanation of Reconciliation
Right now, Democrats on various U.S. House and Senate committees are busy putting together their respective pieces of another COVID-19 spending relief package. The price tag for the legislation will be around $1.9 trillion – the amount President Joe Biden outlined when he took office last month.
Retirement
A New Way to Calculate Retirement Health Care Costs
We believe viewing retirement health care costs as an annual expense, instead of as a lump sum, makes it easier for retirees to plan for and pay for them.
Investing Ideas
Ten Lessons From Ten Years
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We believe that portfolio managers who follow a sound, repeatable investment process still can add value for clients.
Investing Ideas
It May Be Time to Consider Non-U.S. Equities
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Investors seeking non-U.S. equity diversification but continued exposure to technology may want to consider emerging markets.
Investing Ideas
Growth Versus Value: A Balanced View
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Despite the large divergence in stock performace year-to-date, we have a balanced view between growth and value stocks.