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U.S. Municipal Bond Market vs. European Debt Crisis
By Fred Stoever · 11 years ago
The ripples from the European debt crisis have been felt even in America. That's no surprise, considering the butterfly effect of the global economy, but the ongoing Greek debt issues will continue to impact America. ...
Life Changes: How to Prepare Financially
By Fred Stoever · 11 years ago
The first instinct for many people for whom retirement is on the horizon is to relax. After all, isn't that what retirement is all about? You've worked your entire adult life to relax throughout your ...
Tax Advantages Of Municipals
By Fred Stoever · 11 years ago
The dawn of a new year brings with it tax season and a renewed focus amongst taxpayers, all of whom are looking to get tax breaks and tax advantages wherever possible. One popular choice for ...
Competitive State Of The Bond Market
By Fred Stoever · 11 years ago
The bond market has been an incredibly competitive one lately, which is no surprise given how people tend to gravitate towards bonds during poor economic times and/or periods of great volatility within the stock market. ...
Durable Power Of Attorney
By Fred Stoever · 11 years ago
Coming up with an estate planning checklist can be a jarring activity. Basically, a person who devises an estate plan is acknowledging he or she will die. Of course, we all know that death is ...
Retirement Planning
By Fred Stoever · 11 years ago
For those in "Generation X"—defined as people born between the mid-1960s and the early 1980s—retirement planning sounds like something your parents or other "old people" would do. But guess what? With many "baby boomers" either ...
Bond Investing How To’s Top 5 Tips
By Fred Stoever · 12 years ago
Investing in bonds is a good way for investors both new and experienced to create and maintain a portfolio. Still, no matter how much knowledge someone has about bonds and investing, it’s always good to ...
Things You Should Know About Investing In Bonds
By Fred Stoever · 12 years ago
It’s a scary time to be an investor. The volatility of the stock market often makes potential investors skittish, and an equally uncertain job market often compounds that uncertainty. But stocks aren’t the only option ...