5 Tips to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect This Summer

The school year is coming to an end. Children will be away from their regular routines, familiar daily activities, and school support systems. For many families, summer is a fun break, but for other families living closer to the edge of the financial bubble, it can be a stressful time. Summer camps and extended child […]

Why are inflation-protected bond funds losing money?

Last week, inflation was reported to have hit its highest level in 40 years, posting a much stronger-than-expected rise. But inflation-protected bond funds have racked up losses, extending declines since the start of the year. What gives? Simply put, investors are getting a lesson in the dynamics of the Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities market. Just because […]

Tips to save money at the pump and the supermarket

INDIANAPOLIS — The price of almost everything has gone up, and people are taking a lot of notice at the gas station and the grocery store. Consumer prices have risen more than eight percent in the last year, causing some to change what they’re doing and how much they’re spending. “It’s hard because it’s expensive,” […]

Inflation protection for stocks and bonds with TIPS

Judging by their name alone, Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities would seem like a cure for one of today’s top investor concerns: inflation. Unfortunately, that name doesn’t say everything you need to know. A mutual fund or exchange-traded fund that invests in TIPS can help prevent rising prices from eroding the value of your investment portfolio. And […]

TIPS: defense against imperfect inflation

Published: August 2021 I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about how Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities or “TIPS” work in this type of environment, so I thought I’d write a quick article about it. In this fairly inflationary environment of late, people are curious about how to protect their money and naturally TIPS seems like […]

The Tax Tips on TIPs: Treasury Inflation Protection Securities

Now that inflation is on the rise, you’re likely to hear more about Treasury Inflation Protection securities, or TIPs for short. TIPs are US Treasury bonds designed to provide investors with protection in times of rising inflation. But there are numerous factors to consider, including tax implications, before committing to TIPs. How does it work? […]

The hard truth about TIPS

what you need to know Treasury inflation-protected securities are a common target-date fund holding that millions of workers use to save for retirement. A healthy couple following the 4% rule has an 80% chance of outliving the savings invested in TIPS at current rates. Advisors may think they can get better fixed income returns elsewhere, […]