Wed, 24 June 2020
Ever notice how quickly the media changes its tune? Just look at the difference in coronavirus news this year.
Somedays you wake up and you just don’t want to read the news. It’s hard to trust the media in a pay-per-click world where speculation and speed seems to be more important than factual reporting. For instance, six months ago, when covid was just starting to shut down the economy, all we had to do was wait 12-18 months for a vaccine, yet today the media is filled with stories on how covid is wreaking havoc on small businesses and causing a global recession. Other topics include:
Email your money question to chad@newfocusfinancial.com , or call the show at 1-800-516-1220 on Tuesday's and Wednesday's from 6:00-7:00 a.m. (PDT)
Call 1-888-762-2423 for Wealth Management and Financial Planning services or visit www.NewFocusFinancial.com. |
Fri, 6 September 2019
Rob Black and Chad Burton Talk About Yield Curve Inversions and Recessions:
Email your money question to chad@newfocusfinancial.com , or call the show at 1-800-516-1220 on Tuesday's and Wednesday's from 6:00-7:00 a.m. (PDT)
Call 1-888-762-2423 for Wealth Management and Financial Planning services or visit www.NewFocusFinancial.com. <p |
Wed, 10 July 2019
We all know bonds make up a good portion of a retiree’s portfolio, but are low yields an issue? Why even own bonds at all?
Bonds play an important part in your portfolio, but the yield on them is so low most people feel like they just aren’t worth it. Should you even bother looking at bonds when the interest is low or consider individual bond funds? Today I answer your bonds questions and more. Topics include:
Join Rob Black and I for our Retirement Income and Tax Planning seminar at the Elks Lodge in Palo Alto tomorrow, Thursday, July 11th. Registration is only $25 so click HERE to sign up!
Email your money question to chad@newfocusfinancial.com , or call the show at 1-800-516-1220 on Tuesday's and Wednesday's from 6:00-7:00 a.m. (PDT)
Call 1-888-762-2423 for Wealth Management and Financial Planning services or visit www.NewFocusFinancial.com. |
Tue, 18 September 2018
Wonder why the 10 year treasury just can’t seem to stay over 3%? Today I explain why and look at the rate sensitive markets feeling the effects.
Here we go again, the treasury just got north of 3%. Will rates fall back to the 2.85% range again? With the economy lacking clear signs of out of control inflation bond hungry investors are seeing that as a reason to buy and the same seems to be going for REIT’s. Today I look at rate sensitive investments and rolling bear markets. Other topics include:
Retirement planning is more complicated than ever, and it can be hard to even know where to begin. Please join me at the Retirement Income and Tax Planning Seminar, this Thursday, September 20th at the Toll House Hotel in Los Gatos. Registration is only $25 so click HERE to sign up!
Email your money question to chad@newfocusfinancial.com, or call the show at 1-800-516-1220 on Tuesday's and Wednesday's from 6:00-7:00 a.m. (PDT)
Call 1-888-762-2423 for Wealth Management and Financial Planning services or visit www.NewFocusFinancial.com. |
Mon, 8 June 2015
Today I dissect Bonds and everything you want to know about them. I also discuss a helpful new article on why you might want to be and stay in bonds. How you should and shouldn’t pick bonds. What makes a good bond manager? What are Floating Rate Funds? And what you need to realize about the risks of owning them. I take a caller’s question about his pension vs. a 401k. Which makes more sense? The surprising benefits and options you have when giving with a donor advised fund or a charitable remainder trust. Encore presentation Email your money question to chad@newfocusfinancial.com , or call the show at 1-800-516-1220 from Noon to 1:00 p.m. (PDT)
Call 1-888-762-2423 for Wealth Management and Financial Planning services or visit www.NewFocusFinancial.com. |
Mon, 25 May 2015
Today I dissect Bonds and everything you want to know about them. I also discuss a helpful new article on why you might want to be and stay in bonds. How you should and shouldn’t pick bonds. What makes a good bond manager? What are Floating Rate Funds? And what you need to realize about the risks of owning them. I take a caller’s question about his pension vs. a 401k. Which makes more sense? The surprising benefits and options you have when giving with a donor advised fund or a charitable remainder trust. Details on the new seminar hosted by Rob and I in Burlingame on Thursday, June 4 at 6:30pm. To sign up for the seminar, just click here! Encore presentation Email your money question to chad@newfocusfinancial.com , or call the show at 1-800-516-1220 from Noon to 1:00 p.m. (PDT)
Call 1-888-762-2423 for Wealth Management and Financial Planning services or visit www.NewFocusFinancial.com. Commercial-Free |
Tue, 19 May 2015
Today I dissect Bonds and everything you want to know about them. I also discuss a helpful new article on why you might want to be and stay in bonds. How you should and shouldn’t pick bonds. What makes a good bond manager? What are Floating Rate Funds? And what you need to realize about the risks of owning them. I take a caller’s question about his pension vs. a 401k. Which makes more sense? The surprising benefits and options you have when giving with a donor advised fund or a charitable remainder trust. Details on the new seminar hosted by Rob and I in Burlingame on Thursday, June 4 at 6:30pm. To sign up for the seminar, just click here!
Email your money question to chad@newfocusfinancial.com , or call the show at 1-800-516-1220 from Noon to 1:00 p.m. (PDT)
Call 1-888-762-2423 for Wealth Management and Financial Planning services or visit www.NewFocusFinancial.com. Commercial-Free |
Tue, 26 March 2013
Is an interest rate hike in our future? Chad Burton, CFP®, discusses bonds, interest rates and inflation with 30-year fixed income veteran Bob Gahagan of American Century Investments. If you are worried about your bond funds and what changes you should be considering now, be sure to listen to this podcast. www.NewFocusFinancial.com
Direct download: Chad_Burton_3-25-13_w_Bob_Gahagan_-32k-_EVERGREEN-EASY.mp3
Category:Bonds -- posted at: 4:56pm PDT |