Monthly Archives: February 2010

Protecting Against Inflation: The Common TIPS Mistake

Posted on February 26, 2010 by petillo — No Comments ↓

Treasury Inflation Protected Securities are not the same as an investment that protects you from rising interest rates. While it is easy to see how investors can be confused by this, it will be a very costly mistake if you…

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Posted in Mutual Fund Investing, Profitable Investments, Retirement Planning Target 2025

Forever Young: Making Up for a Missed 401(K) Opportunity

Posted on February 23, 2010 by petillo — No Comments ↓

Sara Teasdale once said: “When I can look life in the eyes, grown calm and very coldly wise, life will have given me the truth, and taken in exchange – my youth.” And the exchange can often be uneven and…

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Posted in 401k, Retirement Planning Target 2025

Rising Rates Make Bond Fund Managers Worry

Posted on February 21, 2010 by petillo — No Comments ↓

Once again, the investor is at risk. Only now, the risk is coming from the very advice, whether implied or simply offered that conservative investments are the best way to prevent catastrophic losses in your retirement accounts. Its no secret…

Tagged with: 401ks, balanced funds, bond funds, bonds, conservative investments, fixed income, interest rates, investments, mutual fund managers, target date funds
Posted in 401k, Mutual Fund Investing, Retirement Planning Target 2025