The Hidden Risks of ‘Income for Life’ in Target-Date Funds
Annuities promise higher payouts, but much of it is just your money back—and inflation can erode the rest.
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May CPI Forecasts Show Continued Lofty Inflation
Economists will be on watch for any signs that Iran-war-driven inflation is spreading beyond direct impacts.
Markets Brief: Why Are Financial Stocks Doing So Poorly?
Plus: SpaceX index inclusion and your portfolio, and the CPI on deck
What’s Happening in the Markets This Week
May inflation readings are on deck, plus earnings from Oracle and Adobe.
Why Is the Stock Market Overlooking This Potential Headwind?
Investors shouldn’t be shrugging off this risk.
How Much Should Retirees Worry About Inflation?
Inflation can strike fear into the hearts of retirees. Answering these 3 questions can help.
April PCE Report: Inflation Index Up 3.8% as Price Pressures Build
The PCE Price Index increased 0.4% in April.
The Biggest Threat to Your Retirement Isn’t a Bear Market
The inventor of the 4% rule offers advice on how retirees can preserve their capital.
What’s Happening in the Markets This Week
April PCE inflation data is due, and Costco and Salesforce will report earnings.
Will Vacation Inflation Affect Your Summer Travel? Here’s What to Know
Plus, the airline stocks that are the most and least vulnerable to higher fuel prices.
Bill Bengen: ‘Inflation Is the Greatest Enemy of Retirees’
The author and creator of ‘the 4% rule’ discusses the pros and cons of various withdrawal strategies and key risk factors facing retirees today.
When Inflation Hits, Don’t Let These Line Items Sink Your Savings
Watch your spending on housing and transportation. And remember that you’re investing for the long term.
Which Stock Funds Provide Inflation-Beating Yields?
Equity investors seeking yield must balance trade-offs.
Ben Carlson: Exploring Risk and Reward
The author of a new book about investing discusses the ‘automatic investing revolution,’ what investors can learn from past bubbles, and the role of complacency in today’s market environment.
April CPI Report Shows Inflation Broadening As Energy Spike Impact Spreads
Overall CPI came in at a 3.8%, while core CPI rose at a 2.8% annual rate.
Economists Expect Another Hot Inflation Reading in the April CPI Report
The key question is the degree to which rising energy costs will spill across the economy.
How Portfolio Diversification Works in Inflationary Periods
Some asset classes tend to fare better than others when inflation is higher than average.
Want to Protect Your Portfolio From Inflation? Here Are 4 TIPS Funds That Can Help
These low-cost TIPS funds and ETFs earn top ratings from Morningstar in 2026.
Markets Brief: Will the Consumer Start Crying ‘Uncle’?
Plus: Cerebras’ IPO, the tech stocks leading the EM rally, unicorn concentration, and the April CPI.
What’s Happening in the Markets This Week
April CPI and PPI on deck, plus retail sales.
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