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TIPS for Retirees: A Guide to Inflation-Protected Securities
Discover how TIPS can protect retirees' investments against inflation, providing security and stability for your retirement portfolio.
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Why (and When) I’m Selling My I Bonds from April 2022
Back in April 2022, I was excited about I Bonds. And now I’m excited to sell them soon. Why?
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How to maximize your after-tax yield on cash at Charles Schwab
If you’re holding a large amount of cash at Schwab, this article is for you.
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Are you missing the tax deduction for U.S. obligation interest?
There is a deduction that I’ve seen missed a number of times, resulting in unnecessarily higher taxes: the deduction for U.S. obligation interest.
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Goodbye iBonds?
With higher-than-normal inflation over the last two years, you may have read about an interesting investment opportunity that keeps pace with inflation: the iBond.
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In the News: I Bonds
If you have not yet heard, there is an interesting investment option currently available that takes advantage of the high inflationary environment: Series I Savings Bonds (also known as "I Bonds"). Last week I was asked by the team at SoundDollar to write about I...
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Q4 2021 Market Review
US and international developed stocks were up in the 4th quarter, while bond returns were flat. See how each asset class performed, including an article on "All-Time-High Anxiety" from Weston Wellington: Read More...
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Q3 2021 Market Review
Global stock and bond markets were mostly flat in the third quarter, with the exception of emerging market stocks. See how each asset class performed below: Read More... Looking for a trusted partner to help you accomplish your financial goals? Reach...
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Why I Switched to Flat Fees
As Manuka Financial continues to thrive, one thing that I always prioritize is putting the interests of my clients first. In that regard, there is a relatively new fee structure that I believe is at the leading edge of financial planning / advising: the fixed flat...
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Q2 2021 Market Review
Stock and bond markets were up in the second quarter. See how each asset class performed, including a discussion on inflation from Nobel laureate Eugene Fama, below: Read More... Looking for a trusted partner to help you accomplish your financial goals? Reach...