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If Interest Rates Rise, What Happens to Bonds?

If Interest Rates Rise, What Happens to Bonds? Investors in longer-term Treasuries could really be punished. Are bond investors facing the possibility of major losses? Recently, bond yields have climbed. From November 1-23, the 2-year Treasury yield went from 0.83% to 1.12%, while the yield on the 10-year note rose from 1.83% to 2.36%.1 Quality bonds have a place in a portfolio, but many investors are moving their money elsewhere. They see a federal stimulus ahead in 2017, one that [...]

By info@northlightfinancialservices.com|2017-03-28T08:17:12-04:00March 2nd, 2017|Bond Market, Business/Economic News, Investing|Comments Off

Retirement Planning for Single Parents

Retirement Planning for Single Parents It is a challenge – and it must be met. How does a single parent plan for retirement? Diligently. Regularly. Rigorously. Here are some steps that may help, whether you are just beginning to do this or well on your way. Setting a household budget can be a wise first step. Most households live without budgets – and because of that financial inattention, some of the money they could save and invest routinely disappears. When [...]

By info@northlightfinancialservices.com|2017-03-28T08:17:12-04:00February 16th, 2017|Retirement, Savings and Investing|Comments Off

Is Women’s Wealth Growing Faster Than Men’s Wealth?

Is Women’s Wealth Growing Faster Than Men’s Wealth? One study says yes. Two major factors may be influencing the trend. Picture the women of the world growing wealthier. It’s happening right now. Research from the Boston Consulting Group affirms this development. BCG, a leading business strategy advisor, says that as the world grew 5.2% wealthier between 2015 and 2016, women’s wealth grew 6.6%. In total, women own about $39.6 trillion in assets worldwide, and possess a 5% greater share of [...]

By info@northlightfinancialservices.com|2017-03-28T08:17:12-04:00February 2nd, 2017|Personal Finance, Savings and Investing, Women & Finances|Comments Off

Do Our Attitudes About Money Help or Hurt Us?

Do Our Attitudes About Money Help or Hurt Us? We may need to change them to better our financial prospects. Our relationship with money is complex & emotional. When we pay a bill, go to the mall, trade in a car for a new one, hunt for a home or apartment, or pass someone seemingly poor or rich on the street, we feel things and harbor certain perceptions. Are our attitudes about money inherited? They may have been formed [...]

By info@northlightfinancialservices.com|2017-03-28T08:17:13-04:00January 19th, 2017|Personal Finance, Saving & Budgeting, Savings and Investing, Well-being|Comments Off

Your Annual Financial To-Do List – 2017

Your Annual Financial To-Do List Things you can do before & for 2017. What financial, business, or life priorities do you need to address for 2017? Now is a good time to think about the investing, saving, or budgeting methods you could employ toward specific objectives. Some year-end financial moves may help you pursue those goals as well. What can you do to lower your 2017 taxes? Before the year fades away, you have plenty of options. Here are a [...]

By info@northlightfinancialservices.com|2017-03-28T08:17:13-04:00January 3rd, 2017|Financial Fitness, Personal Finance|Comments Off