Do you think the market has recently hit a turning point where dividend-paying and other quality stocks are likely to do better in 2013 than they did in 2010 and 2011 ? I’m not convinced that’s the case, though I think that stocks in general can continue to do well in 2013. As long as interest rate…
TIPS, real estate, and commodities are great inflation -hedging, liquid investments, says Morningstar's David Blanchett, who details the importance of exposure to these assets.
Low bond yields have called into question the safety of the 4% withdrawal strategy, while other avenues for extra retirement income have their own pros and cons, says Morningstar's David Blanchett.
Bonds are a better option than cash and less volatile than stocks , but investors should be mindful of headwinds and possibly rethink their fixed-income allocations, says Morningstar's Christine Benz.