FEDweek's Retirement & Financial Planning Report

Wednesday, September 18th, 2019

Junk Bonds Are Looking Up

Published: September 7, 2000

If you’re looking for a sector of the bond market where prices are depressed, consider the high-yield corporate bond market. …More

Junk Less Risky Than Stock

Published: September 7, 2000

Junk bonds (see above item) are still bonds so they’re less risky than stocks. In the worst year for junk …More

Smart Way to Save for College

Published: September 7, 2000

Most states now offer tax-sheltered college savings plans, under Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code. Money that’s invested can …More

College Funds Are More Flexible, Too (Published: September 7, 2000)

On Scammers: Don’t Even Go There (Published: September 7, 2000)

Closed-End Funds Can Be Fine (Published: September 7, 2000)

‘Limit Orders’ on the Sell Side (Published: August 31, 2000)

Make Life Insurance a Gift to Charity (Published: August 31, 2000)

Refinance Your Wheels (Published: August 31, 2000)

Retailers Looking Better (Published: August 31, 2000)

Spreading the Wealth (Published: August 31, 2000)

Try ‘Limit’ Orders When Trading with Brokers (Published: August 31, 2000)

Bonds Looking Good Again (Published: August 24, 2000)

Why Not Take Some Market Gains? (Published: August 24, 2000)

Shop for Medigap Plans (Published: August 24, 2000)

TSP	L Income	L 2020	L 2030	L 2040	L 2050	G Fund	F Fund	C Fund	S Fund	I Fund
Last 12 mo	2.71%	2.29%	1.48%	1.04%	0.57%	2.67%	10.23%	2.91%	-6.45%	-2.83%
YTD	4.78%	6.04%	10.21%	11.83%	13.17%	1.65%	9.11%	18.32%	16.34%	10.04%
Aug	-0.12%	-0.24%	-0.96%	-1.22%	-1.46%	0.18%	2.60%	-1.59%	-4.19%	-1.77%