On this episode of The Long View, Scott Burns, syndicated personal finance columnist and author, talks about two-fund portfolios, retirement planning, the bond market, and more. Christine Benz: Thanks ...

As a general rule for bonds, the higher the income (the greater the yield, in other words), the greater the risk you must take. Bond risk comes in several varieties: Default Risk: You will not receive ...

Turning a $1 million portfolio into reliable passive income is less about chasing the highest yield and more about ...

The market has made substantial gains in the past two years and appears overvalued on several metrics. We discuss why it is still a good time to invest. The NPS Portfolio, with DGI, High-Income, and ...

Passive income is money received regularly without having to perform active work. Sources can include royalties, a pension, rental income or a business venture in which the investor is not actively ...

What is Dividend Investing and Why is it Important? Dividend investing is a strategy in which investors buy stocks or other income-generating assets to earn a regular income. This income flows in by ...

Should you have bonds in your portfolio? If you already have equity exposure, taxable bonds could be a logical addition, thanks to their ability to generate income and reduce risk. In this series on ...

Maintaining a balanced portfolio helps manage risk and reach your investing goals Barbara Friedberg is a veteran investment portfolio manager, fintech consultant, and expert investor. She is a ...

The Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio aims to generate sustainable income and strong risk-adjusted returns through broad diversification and a blend of dividend income and growth. Recent additions ...

Here's how to rebalance your portfolio as you approach retirement: Discuss your retirement plans with your financial planner two to five years before retirement. How you rebalance will depend on when ...