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U.S. corporate bankruptcies accelerate in third quarter as 2023 rivals 2020 as worst year in more than a decade

U.S. bankruptcy filings continued to mount in September, leaving 2023 on track to potentially surpass 2020 as the worst year for corporate...

The News Trenders 11 Oct, 2023

Why Wells Fargo sees potentially ‘good entry points’ in long-term bonds after yield surge

Long-term bonds look appealing to Wells Fargo Investment Institute after they were hurt by a surge in yields. Losses on long-term bonds r...

The News Trenders 10 Oct, 2023

I’m 70 and living well on $24K/year in Social Security. Do I need a pro to help?

Question: I’m 70 and living sufficiently on Social Security, as I’m not a high-maintenance person who needs to purchase high-end cars, fa...

The News Trenders 10 Oct, 2023

What America’s political dysfunction means for the stock market and investors

The unprecedented ousting of Kevin McCarthy from the U.S. House speaker’s chair last week sparked a round of understandable anguish for i...

The News Trenders 8 Oct, 2023

As Treasury yields rise, Wall Street predicts what the Fed will do next

What will happen next to bond yields and interest rates? And how should that influence what investors do with their spare cash? Bond yield...

The News Trenders 8 Oct, 2023

Retirement plans for people who don’t have retirement plans may be coming soon

Today’s magic numbers in retirement news are 48; 19; 121,673; and $211.5 million. Give up? The 48, shockingly, refers to the percentage ...

The News Trenders 7 Oct, 2023

This researcher came up with a key insight for why bonds sell off, years ago.

Long-term bond yields have been spiking, in response to the Federal Reserve letting its bond portfolio slowly roll off as the U.S. Treasur...

The News Trenders 7 Oct, 2023

Want to live better in retirement? It’s not that hard, but it may surprise you.

Ready for today’s retirement financing pop quiz? Which of the following has the biggest impact on your ability to sustain your preretirem...

The News Trenders 7 Oct, 2023

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