Friday, September 5, 2025

Basic Stock and Bond Market Lessons

4 Questions to Ask Before Buying Bonds
https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/buying-bonds-what-to-ask-10a3b1db
Ratings, duration, yield to maturity and the yield curve are key metrics for investors to understand.

How to Keep This Hot Stock Market from Melting Your Retirement Dreams
https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/how-to-keep-this-hot-stock-market-from-melting-your-retirement-dreams-2cf28499
Don’t assume high returns will last, or that you will spend far less. 

Three Alternatives to the Classic 60/40 Portfolio to Consider Now
https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/stock-bond-portfolio-ratios-b0d43275
Financial pros say strategies like the 25/25/25/25 permanent portfolio or the 30/70 flip might be better options for investors.