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The Master’s Minute – 2024 Fixed Income Trends – Q1 Blog Series Part V

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This week, we continue our 2024 year in review with a look at how fixed income performed last year. One of the hot topics in the market over the past few years has been the influence of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions. These decisions have certainly affected the fixed income markets, particularly in 2024 as interest rate cuts were made.  The Impact of Interest Rates on Bonds  The Fed… Read More

The Master’s Minute – Don’t Neglect the Power of Retirement Plans and Accounts

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Retired couple enjoying the benefits of retirement plans and accounts.

As of the end of 2022, Americans held approximately $37.8 trillion in retirement plans and accounts ($26.3 trillion in employer-sponsored plans and $11.5 trillion in IRAs). These accounts have been around a long time, IRAs and 401(k)s were both initially established in the 1970s.   If they were collectibles, they’d be approaching vintage status.   Most of us enjoy the allure of new and shiny gadgets, so it’s easy to… Read More