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Investors searching for safe places to store some cash amid high inflation and volatile markets have options. In continuation of Yahoo Finance’s series ‘What to do in a bear market,’ we asked the experts for some ideas about where to park money safely. What is the safest vehicle for storing money during the bear market? “The key to ‘storing’ money in a bear market is to find a balance between the best return and most liquidity, because if you’re in it for the long term you want to be an… Source link

Investors often hear that despite market crashes, stocks tend to go up over time. But tell that to investors watching their portfolios decline, especially if they invest passively in index funds. Those represent groups of stocks which track indices like S&P; 500 (^GSPC), Nasdaq (^IXIC), or the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI). In continuation of Yahoo Finance’s series ‘What to do in a bear market,’ we asked the experts what they think of index investing during these volatile times. The… Source link

Student loan borrowers could soon begin applying to have up to $20,000 in loans forgiven despite uncertainty over the future of the Biden administration’s controversial debt relief plan. At least four lawsuits opposing the plan have emerged in recent weeks, though President Biden has appeared willing to put up a fight, saying recently: “Bring it on.” While experts disagree on the merits of the cases, they do agree on one thing; borrowers who apply for forgiveness first could have an advantage…. Source link

While equities declined this week, the major fireworks were happening in the bond market, both in the US and abroad. In continuation of our series “What to do in a bear market,” Yahoo Finance asked the experts to weigh in on what’s happening in fixed income and if the traditional 60/40 [equites/bonds] portfolio is dead or alive. What just happened in bond market this week? Earlier in the week, the British pound fell to a new low against the U.S. Dollar and the U.K.’s 2-year Gilt surged… Source link

The precious metal often labeled a ‘hedge against inflation’ and commonly known as a ‘safe haven’, is looking dull. Gold (GC=F) is 23% off from its peak in March, and 10% down year-to-date. In our series, ‘What to do in a bear market’, we asked the experts to tell us if there is value to holding gold in this environment. Why hasn’t gold performed better this year? “First, with major central banks around the world tightening their policies, this has helped to send bond yields to… Source link

Secretary of State Antony Blinken, background left, watches as Gabrielle Cubacub, 15, gets a COVID-19 vaccination at a clinic at the Manila Zoo in Manila, Philippines, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. Blinken is on a ten-day trip to Cambodia, Philippines, South Africa, Congo, and Rwanda. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool) President Biden stirred debate among health experts Monday after commenting to CBS’s 60 Minutes that the pandemic is over. Though Biden said the country is still fighting COVID-19, White… Source link

The Nasdaq 100 (^NDX) shed 5.7% this week alone. The S&P 500 shed 4.7% over the last five days, following a hotter than expected inflation print coupled with grim warnings from package carrier bell FedEx (FDX). In continuation of our series, “What to do in a bear market,” Yahoo Finance asked the experts if the markets are headed lower from here. The Nasdaq (^IXIC) got hit particularly hard this week. What’s next for the tech heavy index? The Nasdaq Composite took out last week’s low of… Source link

As the Fed tightens monetary policy and asset prices come down, investors may wonder if there is anywhere to hide during a bear market. In continuation of our series, “What to do in a bear market,” Yahoo Finance asked some experts which ETFs, or exchange-traded funds, to consider during these volatile times. Firstly, what is an ETF? Think of exchange-traded funds similar to a basket of securities that trade on an exchange, just like a stock does. EFTs may contain stocks within an industry,… Source link

Stocks took a nosedive on Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell gave every indication that the central bank would continue raising interest rates to combat inflation. Investors with a weak stomach for volatility may be wondering if its better to stay in cash during these volatile markets. In continuation of our series, “What to do in a bear market,” Yahoo Finance asked the experts if holding cash is wise given how inflation eats away at savings. Do you recommend holding cash during… Source link

‘Bear down’ and ‘be as frugal as you can’: Baby-boomer financial experts speak from experience on ways to ride out a recession It was a time of big hair, shoulder pads and the Cold War. But something often less thought of when feeling nostalgic about the ‘80s, was the interest rates that were high enough to make you dizzy. “The interest rates started the decade around 20%,” says Brad Lyons, a certified financial planner and an investment manager at Wiser Wealth Management based… Source link