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Bond Strategist for The Oxford Club, Wealthy Retirement and The Oxford Income Letter
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Steve is the Bond Strategist for The Oxford Club, "Wealthy Retirement and The Oxford Income Letter." He’s also the Editor of "Oxford Bond Advantage." For 10 years prior to joining Agora, Steve was a professional broker. On an annual basis, Steve led 30 to 40 ...more

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Bond Basics: Buying Cheap Bonds
Buying cheap bonds is one of the great joys of investing. But most people miss out on this growth and income play because they cling to the myth that bonds do not fluctuate in price.
Afraid Of Being Broke In Retirement? Follow This Market Advice
Married people in their late 40s and early 50s fear one thing much more than death: running out of money in retirement.
What Retirement Really Looks Like For Military Veterans
Whether you’re firing up the grill or lounging poolside today, it’s easy to forget what Independence Day is truly about: celebrating the men and women who have fought so hard to keep our great country safe.
Bond Basics: What Is Current Yield And Why Is It Important?
Bonds pay an annual, fixed-dollar amount called a coupon. A 7% coupon will pay $70 per year in two equal payments every six months.
Too Much Information Could Make You A Bad Investor
The advent of the PC and smartphone has revolutionized how we invest. The average investor now has a hundred times more information available to them than the brokers of old ever had. But it is mostly noise.
The Real Cost Of Retirement
Retirement will be so much better if we plan and execute accurately. Knowing how much we would like to – and have to – spend should be the place to start.
The New Rules Of Retirement Are Here
Here’s a slap for the financial planning industry that insists on using rules of thumb, specifically the 4% and 60-40 rules. The idea that one number will serve you throughout your entire retirement is absurd.
High Healthcare Costs In Retirement Are Making Americans Broke
Last year, 55% of people over the age of 55 reported that they thought they would go broke in retirement. Not low on cash, not struggling… broke.
What’s Causing The Equities Gap Between Boomers And Millennials?
The percentage of your portfolio that you own in lower-risk holdings, like bonds, should equal your age. The older you get, the higher that percentage becomes.
Too Much Cash Could Hurt Your Retirement Savings
The current market volatility is driving too many of us into large cash positions that are guaranteed losers.
What’s Your Risk Tolerance?
The stock market has once again been doing what it does best: reminding investors that markets go down too.
The Safest Way To Survive A Market Sell-Off
The market dropped faster than most of us have ever witnessed. In fact, it was the biggest point drop in a single day in the Dow’s history.
Long-Term Care: The New Retirement Crisis
The retirement funding crisis that the boomers are facing is a walk in the park compared with the long-term care (LTC) crisis that is creeping up on us.
The One Investment Every Retiree Needs – But Few Know About
The sell-off that racked the markets last month was the best thing that could have happened to retired investors.
Treat Retirement Like A Marathon, Not A Sprint
One of the worst things that can happen in the early years of retirement is to get hit hard in a market sell-off. And what’s critical isn’t the amount your account loses; it’s the timing of the loss.
A Rude Awakening For Boomers
Most boomers are painfully aware of how badly prepared they are for retirement. Almost half of them have saved virtually nothing for their golden years. The situation is not pretty.
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