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4 ways to tackle student loan debt
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Student loans can have a big impact on your finances. Whether you’re just starting to pay off your loans, or if you’ve been at it for years, a repayment game plan may help you manage debt and get a better return on the investment in your education. We’ll look at four ways to conquer student loan debt while not losing sight of your other financial goals.
Fixed Income Insights
Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields rise with the drumbeat of a hawkish Fed
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U.S. Treasury yields rose, led by shorter maturities, as U.S. Federal Reserve rhetoric continued to lean hawkish. Chair Powell emphasized his commitment to fighting inflation, pushing back against market expectations for rate cuts in early 2023.
Goals/Needs-Based Investing
Reassessing finances after a market downturn
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Let’s take a look at your accounts to make sure they still align with your financial goals moving forward—especially if your goals and needs have changed.
Fixed Income Insights
Global Perspectives: Mortgage-Backed Securities – Has the Baby Gone Out with the Bathwater?
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In the latest episode of our Global Perspectives podcast series, Portfolio Manager Nick Childs and Securitized Products Analyst Tom Polus discuss the reasons why they believe mortgage-backed securities have been sold off disproportionately, and if that might be a good thing going forward.
Fixed Income Insights
Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Fed rhetoric leads to higher Treasury yields
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U.S. Treasury yields rose as the U.S. Federal Reserve leaned hawkish and economic data were slightly worse. Spread assets weakened as a result.
Goals/Needs-Based Investing
“Are We There Yet?” How to Stay on Track Until the Bear Market Is Over
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While we can’t predict when the current bear market will end, we can prepare ourselves for the journey that lies ahead. Retirement Director Ben Rizzuto discusses how, as with any long road trip, having the right supplies can help us stay on course to our destination – despite the inevitable detours.
Fixed Income Insights
Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields remain flat as inflation softens
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U.S. Treasury yields were broadly flat and spread assets outperformed following lower-than-expected inflation data. The yield curve ended the week even more deeply inverted.