If you’re wondering what is fixed income investment and whether it deserves a spot in your portfolio, you’re not alone. Fixed-income investments offer predictable interest payments and the return of ...

Fixed income meets specific needs important to retirees. Over time, duration risk and inflation have corrosive effects on fixed income that must be considered in any financial plan. Two types of fixed ...

Fixed-income securities offer steady income and are less volatile than stocks, making them ideal for diversification purposes. Interest rate changes impact fixed-income investment prices, with higher ...

Margaret Giles: Hi. I’m Margaret Giles with Morningstar. Who needs bonds? What bond types are the best to own, and which are best left out of your portfolio altogether? Joining me to discuss those ...

Fixed-income investments are in the spotlight, thanks to strong yields and prevailing stock market uncertainty. A solid income stream paired with relative price stability is an appealing combo, and ...

“Stocks get the pixels, bonds get the dollars,” wrote my colleague Sylvester Flood in Morningstar’s Global Fund Flows report earlier this year. It’s a paradox, to be sure. For years, a ...

The market goes up. The market goes down. And with volatility, one thing many advisors see consistently is increased interest in fixed-income investments. Processing Content Curiosity in fixed income ...

One of the most overlooked aspects of retirement planning is the effect that federal income taxes or state income taxes have on someone trying to live on a fixed income. They can take a big bite out ...