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The Fed’s September 2026 rate hike: What Warsh’s comments mean for investors
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh announced a 0.25% interest rate hike at the September 2026 FOMC meeting, marking a shift from talk to action in the fight against inflation. Warsh has spent the prior two Fed meetings saying the Fed was committed to price stability, but had refrained from actually hiking rates. However, recent economic ... Read more
Should you still own bonds given today's market risks?
The U.S. bond market faces a number of challenges for the remainder of 2026 and into 2027, which is leaving some investors in bonds worried about whether their money is at risk. I spent many years as a bond portfolio manager earlier in my career, and I do think the bond market faces some real ... Read more
Should you really avoid IRMAA in retirement?
It is entirely natural to feel protective over the nest egg you spent decades building. When you are living on a fixed income, seeing a sudden increase in your monthly health insurance costs can feel like a setback. However, making decisions purely out of fear of a Medicare surcharge can accidentally cost you far more ... Read more